News Former taoiseach and Fine Gael leader John Bruton dies after long illness Bruton passed away aged 76 at the Mater Hospital on Tuesday morning Cónal Thomas February 6, 2024 John Bruton: the former Fine Gael leader, served as taoiseach from 1994 to 1997. Picture: Getty News Politics John Bruton Fine Gael LATEST NEWS17:45Movers and shakers: AIB, Lidl, Pepper Advantage, Collen17:42Mark Anthony Brands grows presence with One Charlemont Square lease17:39Extended East Wall four-bed with parking guides €595,00017:37Hotels take the spotlight as CRE industry rebounds and gears up for a busy second half of 202417:35Just what the doctor ordered: period delight on the River Eske17:35Cut-stone gem in Carlow with AMV under €700k