FORMER TD and Lord Mayor of Cork Toddy O'Sullivan has been described as "one of the most warm-hearted members of the Oireachtas" by President Michael D Higgins following his death.
Mr O'Sullivan, who was 87, was a Labour TD and former Minister of State during his career, and served as Lord Mayor of his home city in 1980-81.
President Higgins described him as a "principled trade unionist" upon news of his death at the weekend.
Praising the Corkman's love of his home, Mr Higgins said: "Toddy O'Sullivan will be remembered as one of the most warm-hearted members of the Oireachtas. Having had the privilege of being a colleague of his for decades, I can attest to that.
"He loved Cork in all its dimensions, be it history, politics, sport or personality."
Fellow Corkman, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, said Toddy "served his city and his country with passion, integrity, dignity, and total commitment throughout his life".
He added: "From my early days serving on Cork City Council in 1985, Toddy was a mentor and friend in politics. He understood the importance of a cross-party approach for the benefit of the people."
Labour Party leader Alan Kelly said of Toddy: "He lived a long and successful life, and I am very sad to learn of his passing. I regularly sought his counsel, and he will be greatly missed by all those who worked closely with him over many years."
