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26/08/2016
Tributes Paid To Former Fine Gael Deputy Leader Peter Barry
Former Fine Gael deputy leader Peter Barry has died at the age of 88.
Mr Barry, a businessman from Cork and the man behind the Barry's Tea brand, served as minister for foreign affairs and played a key role in the Anglo-Irish Agreement.
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny led tributes to Mr Barry.
"It is with very deep regret that I confirm the death of former Tánaiste, Minister and Deputy Leader of Fine Gael, Peter Barry, who passed away peacefully in Cork this morning surrounded by his family," the Taoiseach said.
"Throughout his long and distinguished political career, Peter gave outstanding service to his country and to his native city. In particular, his central and pivotal role in negotiating the Anglo Irish Agreement in 1985 helped to create the foundations on which the peace process in Northern Ireland was built.
"In the coming days we will reflect on and salute Peter Barry's extraordinary legacy, but today, our thoughts and prayers are with his beloved family at the loss of their father.
"We also remember at this time Peter's late wife Margaret who was such a support to him throughout his career."
President Michael D Higgins, said: "It is with great sadness that I have learnt of the passing of Peter Barry, who will be remembered by all who served in the Dáil with him, and indeed by the wider political community, for his great courtesy.
"His view of Irish history was a long one and he brought all that wisdom to bear in his contributions to achieving the Anglo Irish Agreement of 1985.
"As a person he was immensely popular across all parties and, of course, he had a deep commitment to Cork city and its heritage.
"Peter Barry, in his non-political life, gained enormous respect internationally through his work in the family business.
"He will be deeply missed. Sabina and I would like to extend our sympathy to his family and wide circle of friends."
(MH/CD)
Mr Barry, a businessman from Cork and the man behind the Barry's Tea brand, served as minister for foreign affairs and played a key role in the Anglo-Irish Agreement.
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny led tributes to Mr Barry.
"It is with very deep regret that I confirm the death of former Tánaiste, Minister and Deputy Leader of Fine Gael, Peter Barry, who passed away peacefully in Cork this morning surrounded by his family," the Taoiseach said.
"Throughout his long and distinguished political career, Peter gave outstanding service to his country and to his native city. In particular, his central and pivotal role in negotiating the Anglo Irish Agreement in 1985 helped to create the foundations on which the peace process in Northern Ireland was built.
"In the coming days we will reflect on and salute Peter Barry's extraordinary legacy, but today, our thoughts and prayers are with his beloved family at the loss of their father.
"We also remember at this time Peter's late wife Margaret who was such a support to him throughout his career."
President Michael D Higgins, said: "It is with great sadness that I have learnt of the passing of Peter Barry, who will be remembered by all who served in the Dáil with him, and indeed by the wider political community, for his great courtesy.
"His view of Irish history was a long one and he brought all that wisdom to bear in his contributions to achieving the Anglo Irish Agreement of 1985.
"As a person he was immensely popular across all parties and, of course, he had a deep commitment to Cork city and its heritage.
"Peter Barry, in his non-political life, gained enormous respect internationally through his work in the family business.
"He will be deeply missed. Sabina and I would like to extend our sympathy to his family and wide circle of friends."
(MH/CD)
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