Bannon extends sympathy to Reynolds family

Fine Gael TD for Longford/Westmeath, James Bannon TD, has today (Thursday) extended his sympathies to the family of Albert Reynolds following his death early this morning.

“It is with sadness that I learned this morning of the death of Albert Reynolds. As a fellow Longford man, I knew him very well. When Albert Reynolds became Taoiseach in 1992, I was Mayor of Longford and I was delighted to host a civic reception at the time to mark his appointment.

“Albert has had a long and distinguished career as a public representative; he was highly respected across the country and internationally.

“Albert was a political figure of extraordinary integrity and courage. He contributed much to community life in the midlands and throughout the country and there is no doubt that he enriched the lives of those who were lucky enough to know him.

“I extend my sincerest sympathies to Albert’s wife Kathleen, to their seven children and to Albert’s brother Jim who lives in Longford.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”