Former Education Minister Gemma Hussey dies aged 86

A statement issued on behalf of her family called her a 'former Minister, TD and senator, author and unstinting advocate for women’s rights'
Former Education Minister Gemma Hussey dies aged 86

Gemma Hussey was a Senator from 1977 to 1982, when she was elected to represent her native Wicklow in the Dáil. File Picture

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024 - 18:42
Paul Hosford Political Editor

The former Minister for Education Gemma Hussey has died aged 86.

Ms Hussey was a senator from 1977 to 1982 when she was elected to represent her native Wicklow in the Dáil.

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