A portrait of Senator Billy Fox unveiled by the Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann Senator Jerry Buttimer and Taoiseach Simon Harris TD in Leinster House today.
The portrait; commissioned to commemorate former Senator and Monaghan TD Billy Fox; who was shot dead by the IRA 50 years ago. Mr Fox served as a Fine Gael TD from 1969-1973 and Senator from 1973 until his death on March 11th, 1974.
The event was attended by members of the Fox family; Minister for Social Protection and TD for Cavan-Monaghan Heather Humphreys; portrait artist Nina Ruminska; TDs; Senators; and Councillors.
Minister Humphreys joined Ronan Gargan on the Wider View to discuss the milestone event.