Statement by President Michael D. Higgins following the election of Catherine Connolly as the tenth President of Ireland
Date: Sat 25th Oct, 2025 | 20:08
“I have this evening spoken by telephone with the President-elect, Catherine Connolly.
I congratulated the President-elect on her election as the tenth President of Ireland on what is a momentous day for her and her family.
The President-elect will have the full support of this office as she prepares for her Inauguration next month.”