President Michael D. Higgins and his wife, Sabina, will sign the Book of Condolence for victims of the Nice tragedy at the Mansion House at 9.30 am on Monday, 18th July 2016.
Speaking of the attack in Nice, President Michael D. Higgins said:
"It is with great shock and sadness that I have learnt of this devastating attack in Nice.
With its appalling loss of life, including children, it will be received with revulsion by all those who value democracy.This cowardly attack in a public place on a national day of celebration must be condemned in the strongest terms. We must strengthen our resolve not to let such cold-blooded attacks undermine the way of life in our global community seeking to live in diversity and peace.
All of the thoughts of those who value freedom and the public world are with the people of France at this time. I wish to express my sincerest condolences to the families of all those bereaved and injured.”
President Higgins has spoken to the French Ambassador in Dublin offering his sympathy and requesting that his message on behalf of the Irish people be passed to President Hollande.
