John Hume: Taoiseach pays tribute to 'hero' of the peace process

John Hume (left), arriving for the final day of the peace talks in Castle Buildings, Belfast. Talk were due to finish by the midight deadline but continued on to Good Friday afternoon. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has led the tributes to one of the principal architects of the Northern Ireland peace process, John Hume, who died this morning.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has led the tributes to one of the principal architects of the Northern Ireland peace process, John Hume, who died this morning.