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Former Irish Prime Minister John Bruton, who spearheaded the Northern Irish peace talks, died Tuesday at age 76 in a Dublin hospital.

One-time Fine Gael leader’s revisionist views highly controversial and proved divisive with many in the party

Former taoiseach had a sense of obligation and service that was a deeply Christian part of being a Christian Democrat

Former Irish Prime Minister John Bruton, who played a key role in bringing peace to Northern Ireland, has died at the age of 76. “He was a good husband, a good father and a true patriot,” said a family statement released by Bruton’s Fine Gael party. First elected to Ireland’s parliament, the Dail, aged 22, Bruton led the centrist Fine Gael party between 1990 and 2001.

Mr Bruton was taoiseach from 1994 until 1997.

LONDON (AP) — Former Irish Prime Minister John Bruton, who played a key role in bringing peace to Northern Ireland, has died at the age of 76.

The deal between the DUP and the government which saw Stormont restored is the latest in a long line.

Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says the plan he has agreed with the UK government represents a "significant change", as Sinn Feins president promises her party will work "for all" in Northern Ireland.

The Irish Arts Centre in New York will host Agreement from April 11th to May 12th.

The Irish Arts Centre in New York will host Agreement from April 11 to May 12.