Seán Haughey, brother of former taoiseach Charles Haughey, died yesterday in Dublin following a long illness.
An assistant manager of Dublin Corporation in the 1980s, Mr Haughey died in St Mary's Hospital, Phoenix Park, aged 82.
He is survived by his elder sister Maureen and brother Fr Eoghan Haughey, his two daughters, Ann and Mary, three sons, Darach, Niall and Brian, as well as 12 grandchildren.
A respected civil servant and keen golfer, Mr Haughey was a member of the Royal Dublin Golf Club. In his early days, he was an accomplished soccer player with Shelbourne. He was also active in the community of Clontarf where he lived on Dunseverick Road with his late wife, Imelda. He helped in fundraising for the local parish church, St Anthony's.
Last night his nephew, Seán Haughey TD, paid tribute to him, and described him as "a public servant of the utmost integrity. He was highly regarded by councillors of all parties and none, a very straight talker, he gave it as it was and was always direct in his dealings with councillors."
Mr Haughey's removal will take place today at 6pm to St Anthony's Church, Clontarf. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am tomorrow followed by burial in St Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton.
