“He was a public representative of strength and stature who served the city well"

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar paid tribute to his predecessor, who was an inspiration to him as a ‘beacon of courage’

John Bruton was described as ‘honest and honourable, patient and persevering, courageous and committed’, mourners heard.

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A state funeral will be held for the former taoiseach on Saturday.

John Bruton, who was taoiseach between 1994 and 1997, died on Tuesday

The former Fine Gael leader died on Tuesday following a long illness

Sinn Féin has claimed that it uses its influence in the United States "very positively"

The UK’s then-prime minister told John Bruton of his concerns about being seen to give into Sinn Féin demands

John Bruton warned a bombing campaign would mean the complete unravelling of the Northern Ireland peace process.