Taoiseach Simon Harris has led tributes following the death of Tony O’Reilly, one of Ireland’s leading business figures, at the age of 88. Mr Harris described Mr O’Reilly as a “trailblazer” who forged a path that other business leaders from Ireland would follow. Mr O’Reilly, who was also known as a media magnate and international rugby player for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions, died in St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin on Saturday. Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin said Mr O’Reilly had an “extraordinary impact on Irish business, sport, media and society”. In a statement, Mr O’Reilly’s family said: “In the coming days there will be many worthy tributes made to Tony O’Reilly’s unique and extraordinary achievements in the fields of business and sport. Saddened to learn of the passing of Tony O’Reilly a pioneering spirit who had an extraordinary impact on Irish business, sport, media and society. (1/2) — Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) May 18, 2024 “As well as to his extraordinary philanthropic vision which was best evidenced by the establishment of the Ireland Funds at a dark time in this island’s history. “But, for us, he was a dearly-loved dad and a granddad. “He lived one of the...