Rename EU building after giant and icon John Hume, says Billy Kelleher

John Hume, pictured in 2002, served as MEP for Northern Ireland from 1979 to 2004 and had been passionate about his dedication to the European Union. Picture: Marc O'Sullivan

A campaign to name a building at the EU Parliament after John Hume has started.

Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher said it would be a fitting way to honour "this political giant and icon".