Tributes: Des O'Malley 'broke the mould of Irish politics'

The founding leader of the Progressive Democrats and former Justice Minister has died aged 82

Former Progressive Democrat leader Des O'Malley in 2002. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Mr O’Malley was, for over 30 years, a major figure in Irish public affairs. Photo: RollingNews.ie

Warm tributes have been paid from across the political spectrum to Des O’Malley, the founding leader of the Progressive Democrats and former Justice Minister, who has died aged 82.

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to Mr O’Malley saying the news of his death has been received with great sadness by all, across the political spectrum.