from politics in 1994. During his time as a member of the European Parliament, he was vice-chair of the parliamentary grouping the European Progressive Democrats and its successor the European Democratic Alliance. He was also a Vice-President of the European Parliament from 1982 to 1987. Personal life Lalor died on 29 July 2016 at the age of 90. He was survived by his four children. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin paid tribute to Lalor saying he "had a very distinguished career and represented the people of Laois-Offaly with great pride." References External links 1926 births 2016 deaths Fianna Fáil TDs Irish sportsperson-politicians Local councillors in County Laois Members of the 17th Dáil Members of the 18th Dáil Members of the 19th Dáil Members of the 20th Dáil Members of the 21st Dáil Laois inter-county hurlers Abbeyleix hurlers Politicians from County Laois Fianna Fáil MEPs MEPs for the Republic of Ireland 1989–1994 MEPs for the Republic of Ireland 1984–1989 MEPs for the Republic of Ireland 1979–1984 Ministers of State of the 21st Dáil Parliamentary Secretaries of the 18th Dáil Government Chief Whip (Ireland) People from County Laois Ministers for Enterprise, Trade and Employment