Ahern leads tributes to first Ombudsman

The country’s first Ombudsman Michael Mills, who died after a short illness, was praised today for his fairness, integrity and as a defender of rights.

Outgoing Taoiseach Bertie Ahern led tributes to the 80-year-old, who took on the new role in 1984 under the Fine Gael-Labour coalition after a successful journalism career.