A portrait of Senator Billy Fox was unveiled by the Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann Senator Jerry Buttimer and Taoiseach Simon Harris TD in Leinster House today.
The portrait was commissioned to commemorate former Senator and Monaghan TD Billy Fox who was shot dead by the IRA 50 years ago. Mr Fox served as a Fine Gael TD from 1969-1973 and Senator from 1973 until his death on March 11th, 1974.
The event was attended by members of the Fox family, Minister for Social Protection and TD for Cavan-Monaghan Heather Humphreys, portrait artist Nina Ruminska, TDs, Senators, and Councillors.
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Minister Humphreys joined Ronan Gargan on the Wider View to discuss the milestone event.
