President Michael D Higgins is leading tributes to TK Whitaker, following his death at the age of 100.
President Michael D Higgins is leading tributes to TK Whitaker, following his death at the age of 100.
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Mr Whitaker was best known for his groundbreaking work as head of the Department of Finance – which paved the way for Ireland’s economic expansion in the 1960's.
In 2001 the public voted him Irishman of the 20th Century, and the Taoiseach described him overnight as a 'national treasure'.
President Higgins says 'he was as inspiring as he was impressive, and as fine an Irishman as there has been'.
