Former Irish premier John Bruton dies aged 76
Former Irish premier John Bruton has died aged 76 following a long illness, his family has confirmed.
Mr Bruton was leader of Fine Gael from 1990 to 2001 and taoiseach from 1994 until 1997 as head of the “rainbow coalition” government alongside Labour and Democratic Left.
He died in a Dublin hospital on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family.
Tributes also recognised his contributions to the Northern Ireland peace process, as well as his promotion of European integration.
Family statement on the death of former Taoiseach and Leader of Fine Gael, John Bruton.
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A statement from the Bruton family, released by Fine Gael on Tuesday, said: “It is with deep sadness we wish to announce the death of former taoiseach John Bruton.
“He died peacefully in the Mater Private Hospital in Dublin, surrounded by his
