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Statement by President Higgins on the death of former President of France, Jacques Chirac

Date: Thu 26th Sep, 2019 | 18:09

It is with great regret that I have learned of the death of former President of France, Jacques Chirac.
 
His contribution as a politician and statesman, over the course of a long career in public service spanning four decades, was a significant one.  As President of France Jacques Chirac played an prominent role throughout one of the most important periods in recent European history.  
 
He was a good friend of Ireland, visiting our country on several occasions and always working to further our strong relationship of enduring friendship.  
 
As President of Ireland, I express my deepest condolences to his family and the people of France.