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The Tánaiste has expressed his sadness at the death of the former Archbishop of Tuam, Dr Joe Cassidy.

"Dr Cassidy was my former teacher. He was also a friend whom I will greatly miss.

He was a man of compassion, learning and culture. He made an enormous contribution to the Church and to the wider community. He enriched the lives of all those with whom he came into contact.

I wish to express my deepest sympathy with his family."