Message of sympathy to the family of Mr. Jim Kemmy T.D.
The Taoiseach Mr. Bertie Ahern T.D., has learned with deep sadness of the death of Mr. Jim Kemmy T.D.
He said that "all during his political career, Jim Kemmy believed fervently in the possibility of politics changing the human condition for the better. He was essentially a man of the people and gloried in that role. He will never be forgotten by the people that he inspired. I offer my heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends".
26 September 1997