PJ Mara has died, aged 73.
The former Fianna Fail strategist and advisor to Charlie Haughey passed away in hospital in Dublin overnight following a long illness.
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In a statement this morning, Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin described him as a "true original" who brought immense humour, judgement and commitment to his role.
Former Fine Gael TD and Senator Maurice Manning was a close friend – he says PJ had friends across the political divide.
