Cork businessman and Fine Gael activist John Mullins dies aged 57

Originally from Bishopstown in Cork, and living in East Cork, he was the group chairman of solar energy firm Amarenco and had a long-standing association with Fine Gael

John Mullins. Picture: Dan Linehan

The businessman and Fine Gael activist John Mullins has died aged 57.

Mr Mullins was the Fine Gael candidate for Ireland South in last year's European elections, having been selected to run in place of the retiring Deirdre Clune.