'A thorough gentleman': Former ceann comhairle Seán Barrett dies aged 81

Tánaiste pays tribute to 'distinguished parliamentarian who dedicated much of his life to public service, serving the people of Dún Laoghaire over several decades'

Former ceann comhairle Seán Barrett, who has died at the age of 81. File picture: Graham Hughes

The former ceann comhairle and defence minister Seán Barrett has died at the age of 81.

Mr Barrett served as a TD for Dún Laoghaire from 1981 to 2002, retiring at that year's general election.