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'An upright, determined man' - John Bruton Remembered

Former Taoiseach John Bruton has died aged 76 following a long illness, his family has said. Mr Bruton had a long political career, with his first election to the Dáil at the age of just 22.  He was Taoiseach from 1994 to 1997 and was leader of Fine Gael from 1990 to 31 January, 2001.  Henry McKean visited the hometown of John Bruton in Dunboyne, Co. Meath and to hear what people had to say about the former Taoiseach. Kieran was joined by Alan Dukes, Former Leader of Fine Gael and Pat Rabbitte, Former Minister for Communications to discuss...

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17.12 6 Feb 2024


'An upright, determined man' - John Bruton Remembered


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Former Taoiseach John Bruton has died aged 76 following a long illness, his family has said. Mr Bruton had a long political career, with his first election to the Dáil at the age of just 22. 

He was Taoiseach from 1994 to 1997 and was leader of Fine Gael from 1990 to 31 January, 2001. 

Henry McKean visited the hometown of John Bruton in Dunboyne, Co. Meath and to hear what people had to say about the former Taoiseach.

Kieran was joined by Alan Dukes, Former Leader of Fine Gael and Pat Rabbitte, Former Minister for Communications to discuss...


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