Seanad
‹ Order of Business T K Whitaker tribute
Summary
Senator Feighan congratulated T. K. Whitaker on his 100th birthday and praised his role in modernising Ireland and promoting free trade.
I also congratulate T. K. Whitaker on his 100th birthday. He was the architect of modern Ireland. He got rid of the protectionist policies and effectively opened up free trade. He was Secretary General of the Department of Finance having joined the Civil Service in 1934. In 2002 he was named Irishman of the 20th century. I thank him for his work, now that he is 100 years young.