Taoiseach Micheal Martin has paid tribute following the death of former Fianna Fail TD Dermot Fitzpatrick at age 81.
Mr Fitzpatrick, who had previously worked as a GP and dentist, served as a TD for the Dublin Central constituency from 1987 to 1992 and 2002 to 2007.
He also served as Senator from 1997 to 2002 and as a councillor on Dublin City Council. He retired from national politics in 2007.
