Peter Barry - Praised for his 'long and distinguished political career'

Updated / Friday, 26 Aug 2016 14:09
Taoiseach Enda Kenny praised Peter Barry's work saying he 'gave outstanding service to his country and to his native city' of Cork (Pic: RTÉ)
Taoiseach Enda Kenny praised Peter Barry's work saying he 'gave outstanding service to his country and to his native city' of Cork (Pic: RTÉ)

Former tánaiste, minister and Fine Gael deputy leader Peter Barry has died in Cork at the age of 88.

Peter Barry (C) at the unveiling of a memorial plaque to Taoiseach Seán Lemass at Dublin Airport 1973 (Pic: RTÉ Stills Library)
Peter Barry (C) at the unveiling of a memorial plaque to Taoiseach Seán Lemass at Dublin Airport 1973 (Pic: RTÉ Stills Library)
Fergus O'Brien (left) and Peter Barry at Fine Gael Ard Fheis in Dublin's RDS in March 1980. (Pic: RTÉ Stills Library)
Fergus O'Brien (left) and Peter Barry at Fine Gael Ard Fheis in Dublin's RDS in March 1980. (Pic: RTÉ Stills Library)
Senior party members including Peter Barry applaud taoiseach Garret FitzGerald during the Fine Gael Ard Fheis in October 1983 (Pic: RTÉ Stills Library)
Senior party members including Peter Barry applaud taoiseach Garret FitzGerald during the Fine Gael Ard Fheis in October 1983 (Pic: RTÉ Stills Library)
US President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy at Shannon Airport at the start of their three-day visit to Ireland on 1 June 1984. Minister for Foreign Affairs Peter Barry is on the right. (Pic: RTÉ Stills Library)
US President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy at Shannon Airport at the start of their three-day visit to Ireland on 1 June 1984. Minister for Foreign Affairs Peter Barry is on the right. (Pic: RTÉ Stills Library)
European leaders and dignitaries at Dublin Castle, during an EEC summit in December 1984. Peter Barry (C) behind Margaret Thatcher attended along with taoiseach Garrett FitzGerald (Pic: RTÉ Stills Library)
European leaders and dignitaries at Dublin Castle, during an EEC summit in December 1984. Peter Barry (C) behind Margaret Thatcher attended along with taoiseach Garrett FitzGerald (Pic: RTÉ Stills Library)

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