Joe Revington, who was an advisor to Dick Spring when he served as Tánaiste, has died.
The Tralee man was a senior counsel and a Labour party activist.
Mr Revington studied law at Trinity College Dublin where he became involved in student politics and campaigned against apartheid.
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The 73-year-old served as an advisor to Dick Spring when he led the Labour party.
Mr Revington was also a leading barrister.