Statement by President Higgins on the death of Sylvia Meehan
Date: Thu 6th Sep, 2018 | 17:47
“I have learned with sadness of the death of Sylvia Meehan, trade unionists, activist in the women’s movement and human rights campaigner.
Her pioneering work on equality in education and employment has left a lasting legacy.
As the first Chief Executive of the Employment Equality Agency she had a pivotal role in pursuing the implementation of the Employment Equality Act.
In her life, Sylvia Meehan overcame many challenges, becoming a tenacious campaigner for workers’ rights, determined to promote the inclusion and empowerment of women, older people and all vulnerable sections of society.
Her energy, vision and dynamism were directed at making Ireland a more empowering, informed and welcoming society.
To her family and friends Sabina and I offer our deepest sympathies.”