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07/03/2016
Supreme Court Judge Adrian Hardiman Dies
Supreme Court judge Adrian Hardiman has died suddenly at his home in Dublin.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he was shocked to hear the news of his death.
He said: "Adrian had a long and illustrious legal career and was one of the great minds of our time. As well as his enormous contribution to our judicial system, he had a love of our language, a huge interest in history and politics and was also a published writer and broadcaster.
"Most importantly, Adrian was also a much loved husband and father, and to his wife Yvonne Murphy and children, I extend my sincere condolences and those of my Government and the Irish people."
(CD/JP)
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he was shocked to hear the news of his death.
He said: "Adrian had a long and illustrious legal career and was one of the great minds of our time. As well as his enormous contribution to our judicial system, he had a love of our language, a huge interest in history and politics and was also a published writer and broadcaster.
"Most importantly, Adrian was also a much loved husband and father, and to his wife Yvonne Murphy and children, I extend my sincere condolences and those of my Government and the Irish people."
(CD/JP)
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