The Taoiseach has led tributes to the late RTÉ journalist and broadcaster Charlie Bird.
Mr Bird died at the age of 74 following a long battle with motor neurone disease last week.
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said she also wanted to join in recognising"the legend that was Charlie Bird". She paid tribute to his courage and humanity when he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and said his selfless campaign, his charity work and his resilience were inspirational. Speaking on behalf of Fianna Fáil, Minister for Education Norma Foley said Mr Bird was"an enormous presence" who could turn up anywhere nationally or internationally and was"someone we associated with the pursuit of justice."Labour leader Ivana Bacik described him as"a journalist of immense tenacity, courage and conviction" and paid tribute for his activism for both the marriage equality tribunal and for awareness of motor neurone disease.
He said the Stardust families would always be grateful to Mr Bird for his support. He said Mr Bird personified the best of public service broadcasting.
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