Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has paid tribute to LMFM presenter Michael Reade

“I am really saddened to hear of the passing of Michael. I would like to offer my deepest condolences to Michael’s family, including his wife Sandra, his son Luke, his brothers, his sister and to all his family and friends.

“Michael has been the voice of current affairs and debate across Meath and Louth for over 20 years. For 12 of those years, I have been a regular on his show and was always greeted with a smile in studio.

“I will always remember Michael as being someone with whom you could have a robust debate and then a laugh afterwards.

“He has helped to inform, to educate and to get answers on behalf of people all across the North East.

“Michael will be a huge loss to his family, to all his former colleagues in LMFM, and to his many listeners.

“May he Rest in Peace.”