It’s claimed John Bruton will be remembered by the people of Clare as a social innovator far ahead of his time.
The former Taoiseach, who held office from 1994 to 1997, passed away peacefully today at the Mater Hospital in Dublin, aged 76.
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During his time in office, he was credited with securing funding for the new Shannon Airport Terminal, forming a working relationship with Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams and establishing the Criminal Assets Bureau.
Former party colleague and Ennistymon Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has been telling Clare FM’s Daragh Dolan that John Bruton was a statesman that always put the interests of others before his own.
You can listen to the full interview below.
