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  "id": 17620479,
  "title": "Former minister Gerard Collins dies aged 88",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/former-minister-gerard-collins-dies-aged-88",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T14:39:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
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    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/1101/1597535-gerard-collins-death/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Fianna Fáil minister and MEP Gerard Collins has died at the age of 88. Throughout his political career, Mr Collins held various ministerial positions, including foreign affairs, justice, and posts and telegraphs. He represented Limerick West as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1967 to 1997. Taoiseach Micheál Martin expressed his deep sorrow over the loss, describing Mr Collins as a good friend. Martin praised Collins for serving with distinction and ability during his long tenure in public service. The statement emphasized that Collins made a significant contribution to Irish public life, serving with great selflessness and leaving an immense footprint. He was a highly effective minister and a pivotal figure within Fianna Fáil, providing substantial leadership and service to the party. Martin extended his condolences to Collins' widow Hilary and to his family, including his nephew, Minister Niall Collins.",
  "summary": "Former Fianna Fáil minister and MEP Gerard Collins has died aged 88.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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