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Expression of Sympathy from the Archbishops of Armagh and Dublin on the death of Dr Garret FitzGerald
Expression of Sympathy from the Most Revd Alan Harper, OBE, Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland, and the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland:On behalf of the Church of Ireland, we wish to express sympathy to the family of the late Dr Garret FitzGerald, former leader of Fine Gael and Taoiseach, who died this morning, aged 85.
Dr FitzGerald had a unique and inspirational spirit for public service. He took significant steps in many aspects of political life. He invested much of his energy and intellect in establishing the New Ireland Forum and the Anglo Irish Agreement. He was also an adept polemicist.
Dr FitzGerald showed integrity and sincerity in all aspects of his long career. His passion for peace and his towering intellect were lived out in a humble and accessible personality.
++Alan, Armagh
++Michael, Dublin
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