Official visit to Ireland by the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Dr Heinz Fischer and Mrs Margit Fischer
Date: Wed 1st Oct, 2014 | 12:44
Media are invited to cover the ceremonial order in honour of the official visit of the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Dr Heinz Fischer and Mrs Margit Fischer at Áras an Uachtaráin on Monday, 6 October.
Media opportunities as follows:
1. 4pm: Arrival of H.E. Dr Heinz Fischer and Mrs Fischer with President Higgins and his wife, Sabina, meeting them on the red carpet
2. 4.02pm: H.E. Dr Heinz Fischer signing the visitor’s book in State Drawing Room (official photographers only)
3. 4.03pm: Photo of 4 principals in State Drawing Room (official photographers only)
4. 4.07pm: H.E. Dr Fischer inspects the Guard of Honour and meets the Irish Reception Party
5. 4.45pm: Four Principals walking on avenue towards tree planting
6. 4.46pm: H.E. Dr Heinz Fischer plants an Irish oak with Head Gardener
7. 5.10pm: President and Sabina Higgins bid farewell
ACCREDITATION: Media must arrive by 3.30pm sharp. Please register with Sarah Martin by 10am on Monday, 6th October. Email: [email protected] / Tel: 087 7410788
NOTE TO PICTURE EDITORS: Maxwell Photography will release images of the Official Dinner in honour of H.E. Dr Heinz Fischer and H.E. Mrs Fischer on Monday evening.