Statement from the Taoiseach Micheál Martin on the death of Pat Hume

"I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the Hume family on the death of their beloved mother, Pat.

"A devoted wife of Nobel Prize winner, the late John Hume, she was his partner in family life and in political life.

"Pat and John worked side by side for decades. She was his trusted adviser at key political moments and his anchor in their beloved Derry.

"I want to recognise the tremendous contribution Pat made in their life’s work for peace and stability on this island and her resilience and courage on the path to peaceful change.

"Her love and care for John and their family and her commitment to helping the community and people of Derry means she will be much missed.

"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam."