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John Bruton's State funeral was held in Co Meath today

Politicians pay tribute to John Bruton at State funeral

Politicians have paid tribute to former Fine Gael leader John Bruton as they attended his State funeral in Dunboyne, Co Meath.

Ireland • 10 Feb 24

Gifts brought to the altar included a copy of John Bruton's book 'Faith in Politics' and a picture of him and his family when his children were young

In pictures: Mourners pay respects to John Bruton

A selection of images show the State funeral of John Bruton, where mourners, former taoisigh and other dignitaries paid their respects.

Ireland • 10 Feb 24

Watch: The state funeral of former taoiseach John Bruton

Ireland • 10 Feb 24

As it happened: State funeral of John Bruton

Live coverage from the State funeral of former taoiseach John Bruton in Saints Peter and Paul's Church in Dunboyne, Co Meath.

Ireland • 11 Feb 24

A view of those in attendance at Rooske cemetery this afternoon

John Bruton remembered as 'man of hope, ideas and faith'

Former taoiseach John Bruton has been remembered during his State funeral as a man of hope, ideas and faith, who changed Ireland and its people for the better.

Ireland • 11 Feb 24

Richard Bruton, far right, carries the coffin of his brother former taoiseach John Bruton

John Bruton remembered as a 'visionary politician'

Former taoiseach John Bruton has been described as a visionary politician and statesman who sowed the seeds for peace. The tribute was paid during his removal at his local church in Dunboyne in Co Meath this evening ahead of his State funeral tomorrow.

Ireland • 09 Feb 24

John and Richard Bruton pictured in 2006 (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

John Bruton believed that 'every person counts' - brother

Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton has paid an emotional Dáil tribute to his brother, John, whose death was announced yesterday.

Ireland • 07 Feb 24

A book of condolence for John Bruton in Dublin's Mansion House (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

State funeral to be held for John Bruton in Co Meath

A State funeral will be held for former Taoiseach John Bruton this weekend.

Ireland • 07 Feb 24

Kay Slevin, 90, described how on the day he became taoiseach in 1994, he stopped in the town and called into her pub before going up to his parents

Dunboyne residents remember 'true statesman' John Bruton

"A true statesman" and "a gentle giant" are some of the descriptions of former taoiseach John Bruton from people in his hometown of Dunboyne, Co Meath.

Leinster • 06 Feb 24

As it happened: Former Taoiseach John Bruton dies

Follow live coverage throughout the day following the death of former Taoiseach John Bruton.

Ireland • 06 Feb 24

John Bruton addressing the Fine Gael Ard Fheis in Dublin in 1999

President leads tributes to 'a giant of politics'

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to former Taoiseach John Bruton, who has died following a long illness aged 76.

Ireland • 06 Feb 24

Taoiseach John Bruton and his wife Finola on stage at the RDS after Bruton gave his speech at the end of the Fine Gael Ard Fheis

John Bruton: An original thinker with strong opinions

Throughout his political career, John Bruton remained an original thinker with strong opinions, and a dedication to public service, writes David McCullagh.

Ireland • 06 Feb 24

John Bruton seen during the Fine Gael Ard Fheis in 1992

Former Taoiseach John Bruton dies after long illness

Former Taoiseach John Bruton has died aged 76 following a long illness, his family has said.

Ireland • 08 Feb 24

John Major and John Bruton at Downing Street in 1996 (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

State Papers 1994-97: Ceasefire's end tests relations

John Bruton's election as taoiseach in December 1994 was the result of a series of unlikely events. The Fianna Fáil-Labour coalition had an unassailable majority in the Dáil, but the Government was undone by a collapse in trust between taoiseach Albert Reynolds and tánaiste Dick Spring.

State Papers • 30 Dec 21

Dick Spring complained about 'offensive reply' from David Trimble

Politicians behaving badly

Politicians are no different to the rest of us. When they're under pressure, they can get grumpy; sometimes they bad mouth their enemies – or more often their colleagues; and they can say things in the heat of an argument that might be better left unsaid.

State Papers • 29 Dec 21

Memo highlighted John Bruton's frustration with peace process (RollingNews.ie)

Bruton feared that Sinn Féin 'hold all the cards'

Less than a year after the IRA ceasefire in 1994, then-taoiseach John Bruton was concerned that Sinn Féin "hold all the cards" and that his government was becoming a hostage to Sinn Féin's line on the political process.

State Papers • 29 Dec 21

Mary Lou McDonald said: "We believe the Venezuelan election was open and democratic"

McDonald defends SF attendance at Maduro inauguration

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has said she is very glad that two Sinn Féin representatives were in attendance at the inauguration of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro.

Politics • 12 Jan 19

Minister for Health Simon Harris said he hopes to have new services in place from January of next year

Abortion legislation to come before Dáil within weeks

Legislation that will pave the way for the introduction of abortion in Ireland will be brought to the Dáil in a matter of weeks but Minister for Health Simon Harris has warned against reopening the referendum debate.

Politics • 08 Sep 18

Bertie Ahern said the Irish Government here has ruled out a technical solution to the border and 'rightly so'

Bertie Ahern warns hard border would be a 'disaster'

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said at the time the Good Friday was being conceived in 1998, "none of us mentioned the fact that the UK might be out of the EU", adding "there are a number of references in the GFA where we thought we would continue to co-operate".

Business • 23 Apr 18

EU negotiator Michel Barnier said the UK must accept all EU laws during a post-Brexit transition period

Britain 'must accept' all EU laws during transition

Britain must accept all EU laws during a post-Brexit transition period, including those made after it leaves, European Union negotiator Michel Barnier has said.

Brexit • 29 Jan 18

A decision on whether or not the talks should move on to the next phase will be made next week

Failure to reach Brexit deal would be 'very bad'

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said that failure to reach a Brexit deal between the UK and the EU would have very adverse consequences for Ireland.

Brexit • 11 Oct 17

John Bruton was speaking at the Daniel O'Connell Summer School in Cahersiveen, Co Kerry

Bruton defends current laws on abortion

Former taoiseach John Bruton has defended the current constitutional position on abortion, saying it offered very good protection to the unborn.

Ireland • 25 Aug 17

Bertie Ahern told a House of Lords committee that the Irish Government should appoint its own Minister for Brexit

Ahern, Bruton warn of Brexit negative impact

Former taoisigh Bertie Ahern and John Bruton have warned of the negative economic effects Brexit could have on Ireland.

Bertie Ahern • 25 Oct 16

John Bruton said the Dáil and Seanad should mark the Home Rule centenary today

1916 Rising was an unjust war, says John Bruton

Former taoiseach John Bruton has repeated his controversial criticism of the 1916 Rising, saying that it did not meet the criterion of a just war.

News • 18 Sep 14

John Bruton says banking inquiry should ask what action should have been taken between 2002 and 2006

Bruton wants answers from banking inquiry

The banking inquiry needs to find out why no action was taken at a political level to cool the economy and prevent the property bubble bursting, according to the president of the IFSC.

Business • 23 Jun 14