Taoiseach hails ‘rich legacy’ of Michael O’Kennedy after death of ex-minister

Michael O’Kennedy has died at the age of 86 (Cathal McNaughton/PA)

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has led tributes following the death of former Irish minister and European Commissioner Michael O’Kennedy.

He said few people had left such a “rich political legacy” as the former Fianna Fáil TD, who has died at the age of 86.