Statement by President Connolly on the death of Tomi Reichental
Date: Sun 31 May, 2026 | 18:10
“As President of Ireland, may I express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tomi Reichental.
Tomi made an exceptional contribution to Irish society, bringing his personal experience of Bergen-Belsen and of his family’s suffering in the Holocaust to public attention and, through his experiences, made a very significant contribution to the causes of peace and understanding.
He will be deeply missed by all those who had the privilege of learning from him.”