Taoiseach pays tribute to 'true community champion' Jimmy Leonard

Micheál Martin has led tributes to former TD Jimmy Leonard, who has died.

"Jimmy was a true community champion who has left a significant mark in both national and local politics," Micheál Martin said. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

The Taoiseach has led tributes to former TD Jimmy Leonard, who has died.

Mr Leonard who was first elected to the Dáil 1973 and briefly served as senator in 1982 before he was re-elected as a TD later that year, continuing as TD until his retirement in 1997.