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- 21 Aug 14
The former Fianna Fáil leader passed away aged 81 after a long illness.
Albert Reynolds, former Taoiseach and leader of Fianna Fáil, has passed away at 81.
Mr. Reynolds succeeded Charlie Haughey in 1992 as the eighth Taoiseach of Ireland and tributes this morning have recalled his contribution to the Peace Process in particular.
Speaking with The Irish Times, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said that Mr. Reynolds' work "made an important contribution to the development of the peace process which eventually lead to the Good Friday Agreement," while UK Prime Minister David Cameron Tweeted that his role in the 1993 Downing St. Declaration was "landmark in NI peace process."
Morning Ireland presenter Cathal Mac Coille also said Mr. Reynolds had done "More than enough," when speaking of the late politician's contributions on twitter. This was echoed by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams, who said he was "Really sorry to hear of the death of Albert Reynolds," and that Albert had "acted on (the) North when it mattered."
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"A lovely man who made immense contribution," was what current Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said in response to the news this morning, while Westlife's Nicky Byrne also took to Twitter to express his condolences, saying he was "Sad to hear of the passing of Albert Reynolds. Love and wishes to all his family."
Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife Kathleen, his five daughters and two sons.