Minister Naughten expresses sadness at passing of Joan Burke

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Minister Denis Naughten has expressed his sadness at the passing of former TD Joan Burke.

“Joan was an inspiration to women in politics having been elected in 1964 and then successfully re-elected at every election until her retirement in 1981. I was saddened to learn of her passing,” stated Minister Naughten.

“I will always remember Joan kindly agreeing to launch my first general election campaign in 1997 and indeed my grandfather had introduced Joan in Drum when she first ran for election in 1964.

“I wish to extend my sympathies to the members of her family.”

ENDS.