Tom Howell
Tom Howell was the grandfather of former taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who tragically lost his life in a road traffic incident in County Carlow at the age of 82. His death, which occurred when a loose horse collided with the family car, profoundly impacted Varadkar, motivating him to advocate for improved road safety legislation during his political career.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,088 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 2,088 | $5,100 | 2$ |
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Mr Varadkar recalled the tragedy of his grandfather Tom Howell, a passenger who was killed aged 82 in a fatal road traffic incident in Co Carlow in 2005.
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