Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of former Chancellor Helmut Kohl.
Date: Fri 16th Jun, 2017 | 17:51
"It is with sadness that I have learned of the death of former Chancellor of Germany, Helmut Kohl.
He will be remembered for his 16-year tenure as Chancellor, as well as for his role in the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990.
His deep commitment to the European project was unshakable, referring as he often did to the common European House, in the construction of which everyone would have a role.
On behalf of the people of Ireland I wish to convey my deepest sympathies to his family and to the people of Germany.”