Taoiseach expresses condolences to family of former Fine Gael TD Jim White

Taoiseach Enda Kenny expresses regret on the passing of former TD Jim White. 

“Jim was a man of enormous positivity and generosity with huge credibility in the area of tourism and business. In particular, his hard work led to an increase in tourism – spend in the North West of Ireland. He was a man of enormous popularity in Donegal and the North West in general and even managed to head the poll against Neill Blaney in a general election. 

“I would like to extend on my own behalf and on behalf of the Fine Gael party my sincere condolences to all his family , especially his children Caroline, Bettina, Marcus, Sinead, James Jr, Megan and Mitchell . I called to see him only last Sunday in the Mater hospital where I met and spoke with his family as Jim approached his last days.”