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Tue 07 Jul 2007Ahern leads tributes to former tánaiste WilsonFormer tánaiste John Wilson, who has died aged 84, was a "loyal friend, a wise colleague and a man who used his abundant ability in the service of his country", according to Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.Leading the tributes to the former Cavan-Monaghan TD, who served in seven Cabinet posts, Mr Ahern described him as "a sportsman, a scholar and a politician who served Cavan and Ireland through decades of endeavour in many fields".