'A relentless advocate for Cork's northside': Former Lord Mayor Danny Wallace dies aged 82

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: 'His passion for serving his people was unwavering, and he fought relentlessly to improve their lives.'

In the years leading up to his political tenure, Dan Wallace worked as a clerk with the Ford Motor Company. File picture: Denis Minihane

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described former Cork Lord Mayor Danny Wallace as a "tireless, unwavering, and relentless advocate for Cork's northside" following the death of the former minister aged 82.

The Former Lord Mayor of Cork and Cork North Central TD was first elected by Fianna Fáil in the 1979 local elections. He is best remembered in Cork for representing the Cork City North West ward serving as Lord Mayor of the city between 1985 and 1986.