--- title: Statement by Taoiseach and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil, Micheál Martin TD on the Death of former Limerick TD and Councillor, Eddie Wade. description: Statement by Taoiseach and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil, Micheál Martin TD on the Death of former Limerick TD and Councillor, Eddie Wade. image: https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/MichealMartin_PR.jpg --- [ Join ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/join-fianna-fail) [ Donate Now ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/donate-now) Search website: ** Search # Statement by Taoiseach and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil, Micheál Martin TD on the Death of former Limerick TD and Councillor, Eddie Wade. Published on: 16 February 2025  Taoiseach and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil, Micheál Martin TD has said he is deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Limerick TD and Councillor, Eddie Wade.    Eddie was first elected to Limerick County Council in 1979, representing Castleconnell. He was re-elected at every subsequent local election until his retirement from public life in 2014. Eddie was elected to the 28th Dáil in 1997 and served as TD for Limerick East until 2002.    “I am very sorry to learn of the death of my friend, former TD and long-serving councillor, Eddie Wade.    “Eddie was a tireless champion for the people of Castleconnell and for all of Limerick, always striving to improve his community. His record of public service is remarkable. Eddie was a councillor of distinction for 35 years, with a stellar record of delivery and service. He was re-elected as councillor at every election until his retirement in 2014, a testament to the trust his constituents had in him.    “Eddie was elected to Dáil Eireann in 1997 and served as TD for Limerick East until 2002. As colleagues in the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party, I remember him continuously advocating for the people of Limerick, always seeking to improve their lives and region. He was a good friend and I always enjoyed his company.    “Eddie was a true pillar of the community, committed to Fianna Fáil, the GAA and other local organisations. He made his mark and left an indelible footprint on all organisations he served with along with the community he represented so loyally and steadfastly.    “On my own behalf, and on behalf of the Fianna Fáil organisation, I offer my deepest sympathy to Eddie’s sisters Rita and Breda, and the wider family.    “RIP.”   -ENDS- Tags: [Micheal Martin](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/tag/micheal-martin) --- ## **Related news:** [![Speech of An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, Fianna Fáil 1916 Commemoration Arbour Hill, 10th April 2022](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/MichealMartin_PR.jpg)](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/speech-of-an-taoiseach-micheál-martin-td-fianna-fáil-1916-commemorationarbour-hill-10th-april-2022) April 10, 2022 --- ##### [Speech of An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, Fianna Fáil 1916 Commemoration Arbour Hill, 10th April 2022](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/speech-of-an-taoiseach-micheál-martin-td-fianna-fáil-1916-commemorationarbour-hill-10th-april-2022) [![](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/fianna-theme/icons/arrow-next.svg) ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/speech-of-an-taoiseach-micheál-martin-td-fianna-fáil-1916-commemorationarbour-hill-10th-april-2022) [![An Taoiseach & Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil Micheál Martin TD Address to Fianna Fáil National Councillors’ Conference Mullingar Park Hotel April 18th 2026](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/MichealMartin_PR.webp)](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/an-taoiseach-uachtarán-fhianna-fáil-micheál-martin-td-address-to-fianna-fáil-national-councillors-conference-mullingar-park-hotel-april-18th-2026) April 20, 2026 --- ##### [An Taoiseach & Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil Micheál Martin TD Address to Fianna Fáil National Councillors’ Conference Mullingar Park Hotel April 18th 2026](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/an-taoiseach-uachtarán-fhianna-fáil-micheál-martin-td-address-to-fianna-fáil-national-councillors-conference-mullingar-park-hotel-april-18th-2026) [![](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/fianna-theme/icons/arrow-next.svg) ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/an-taoiseach-uachtarán-fhianna-fáil-micheál-martin-td-address-to-fianna-fáil-national-councillors-conference-mullingar-park-hotel-april-18th-2026) [![Speech of An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil Cáirde Fáil Dinner Saturday, 11th October 2025](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/MichealMartin_PR.jpg)](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/speech-of-an-taoiseach-micheál-martin-td-uachtarán-fhianna-fáil-cáirde-fáil-dinner-saturday-11th-october-2025) October 11, 2025 --- ##### [Speech of An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil Cáirde Fáil Dinner Saturday, 11th October 2025](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/speech-of-an-taoiseach-micheál-martin-td-uachtarán-fhianna-fáil-cáirde-fáil-dinner-saturday-11th-october-2025) [![](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/fianna-theme/icons/arrow-next.svg) ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/speech-of-an-taoiseach-micheál-martin-td-uachtarán-fhianna-fáil-cáirde-fáil-dinner-saturday-11th-october-2025) [![An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil Fianna Fáil 1916 Commemoration Arbour Hill, Sunday 19th April 2026](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/MichealMartin_PR.webp)](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/an-taoiseach-micheál-martin-td-uachtarán-fhianna-fáil-fianna-fáil-1916-commemoration-arbour-hill-sunday-19th-april-2026) April 20, 2026 --- ##### [An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil Fianna Fáil 1916 Commemoration Arbour Hill, Sunday 19th April 2026](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/an-taoiseach-micheál-martin-td-uachtarán-fhianna-fáil-fianna-fáil-1916-commemoration-arbour-hill-sunday-19th-april-2026) [![](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/fianna-theme/icons/arrow-next.svg) ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/an-taoiseach-micheál-martin-td-uachtarán-fhianna-fáil-fianna-fáil-1916-commemoration-arbour-hill-sunday-19th-april-2026)