Press release
Statement by the Minister for Justice Heather Humphreys
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"I would like to offer my condolences to the family, friends and former colleagues of Des O'Malley.
"Aged just 31, Des O'Malley was appointed Minister for Justice at one of the most difficult and threatening times in the State’s history.
"Des, his late wife Pat and their family endured great risk including threats from those who sought to undermine the authority of this State but Des never wavered in his duty and commitment to preserving our State and the safety and security of all its people.
"The steadfast service Des O’Malley gave to our State will never be forgotten by all those who cherish law and order.
"He was a republican in the truest sense of the word, one who broke the mould of Irish politics and helped modernise our society and our economy.
"May he rest in peace."