Statement by President Michael D. Higgins - Peter Barry
Date: Fri 26th Aug, 2016 | 12:43
26 August 2016
"It is with great sadness that I have learnt of the passing of Peter Barry, who will be remembered by all who served in the Dáil with him, and indeed by the wider political community, for his great courtesy.
His view of Irish history was a long one and he brought all that wisdom to bear in his contributions to achieving the Anglo Irish Agreement of 1985.
As a person he was immensely popular across all parties and, of course, he had a deep commitment to Cork city and its heritage.
Peter Barry, in his non-political life, gained enormous respect internationally through his work in the family business.
He will be deeply missed.
Sabina and I would like to extend our sympathy to his family and wide circle of friends."