Martin leads tributes following death of former Cork TD Tom Meaney

'He was deeply passionate about public service'

The death has been announced of former TD, minister of state, and member of Cork County Council, Tom Meaney.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has led condolences to the family of former junior minister Tom Meaney who has died.

Mr Meaney, who served on Cork County Council, was first elected to Dáil Eireann in 1965, taking the seat previously held by his father, Con.