Abuse survivor and former mayor of Clonmel Michael O'Brien dies

Michael O'Brien became known nationally in 2009 following an appearance on RTÉ's Questions and Answers in the wake of the publication of the Ryan report into clerical abuse. Picture: RTÉ

The former mayor of Clonmel and clerical abuse survivor Michael O'Brien, whose harrowing story became one of the most compelling moments ever captured on Irish television, has died.

Mr O'Brien died on Tuesday at his daughter Geraldine's home.