Latest: Archbishop Eamon Martin praises Bishop Casey's 'inspirational leadership of Trócaire'

Latest: Archbishop Eamon Martin has said it is with great sadness that he learned of Bishop Casey's death and has commended him for his work with Trócaire.

Update - 8.10pm: Archbishop Eamon Martin has said it is with great sadness that he learned of Bishop Casey's death and has commended him for his work with Trócaire.

"It is with great sadness that I learned today of the death of Bishop Eamonn Casey. I wish to sincerely acknowledge the contribution of Bishop Casey to the work of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference over twenty-three years during his time as Bishop of Kerry and as Bishop of Galway.