Statement by President Connolly on the death of David Andrews
Date: Tue 30 Jun, 2026 | 18:10
“As President of Ireland, may I join with all those who have expressed their sadness on learning of the death of David Andrews.
David will be remembered as a politician of great integrity who committed a significant part of his life to the cause of human rights.
As Minister for Foreign Affairs during the negotiation of the Good Friday Agreement, David played an important role in bringing an end to the decades of violence on this island.
Throughout his time in the Oireachtas, he drew attention to the urgency of assisting those suffering in places such as Rwanda, Somalia and Palestine, while he also showed important support for those such as the Birmingham Six and the Guilford Four.
Following his retirement from the Oireachtas, David continued to make a great contribution to the cause of human rights as Chair of the Irish Red Cross.
May I express my deepest condolences to David’s wife Annette, to his children, extended family, friends and colleagues.”