Editing Albert Reynolds (section)

=== Legacy ===
His successor as Fianna Fáil leader, Bertie Ahern, who as Taoiseach was one of the negotiators of peace in Northern Ireland and had long been a political ally and friend, said on Reynolds's death:{{cquote|I am deeply saddened to learn today of the death of Albert Reynolds. He was not afraid to take political risks to further the path of reconciliation. The Downing Street Declaration paved the way for the IRA ceasefire and all the positives which have flowed from the peace process for people North and South. So much of this achievement has its roots in Albert's courage, perseverance and his commitment to democratic politics.}}

The Archbishop of Dublin, who attended the service, commented on Reynolds's determined character: {{cquote|In his life, in his responsibility for the political and economic destiny of those he was called to serve, Albert Reynolds was responsive and creative and determined in his desire to move forward in the search for peace and for a more just, secure and prosperous society.}}

Former Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Brian Cowen expressed his sadness at the passing of their "close personal friend".

[[Michael O'Leary (businessman)|Michael O'Leary]], the chief executive officer of [[Ryanair]], said: 

{{cquote|As my local TD in what was then the Longford-West Meath constituency, I had some interaction with him ... I think history will be very kind to him and it should be. In a relatively short period as Taoiseach he achieved a terrific transformation, both in the peace process and also setting Ireland on a period of very rapid economic growth. ... He managed to blow up two coalitions in a relatively short period of time. But I think if you go back and you ask Irish people now if you could have visionary, dynamic and bold leadership like Albert Reynolds ... I think everybody would go back and have Albert in a flash.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kelly |first=Louise |display-authors=etal |title=Former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds dies aged 81 |url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/former-taoiseach-albert-reynolds-dies-aged-81-30525290.html |access-date=26 December 2014 |work=Irish Independent |date=2014-08-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226224632/http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/former-taoiseach-albert-reynolds-dies-aged-81-30525290.html |archive-date=26 December 2014 | url-status=live }}</ref>
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