Statement by President Higgins - Reception for Women in Science
Date: Sun 31st Jan, 2016 | 11:58
On the occasion of a Reception for Women in Science at Áras an Úachtaráin, President Higgins said:
"It gives me great pleasure to host this event, aimed at celebrating the leading role that women are playing in scientific research and industry.
Science is an important and influential discipline – one which has a pivotal role to play in the great concerns of humanity in our time, and one which has the potential to make the greatest contribution to improving our world.
As President of Ireland it is appropriate and timely that I highlight the achievements of female pioneers in the world of science and of the many eminent and illustrious women represented at this event today.
As experts in their fields, award winners, holders of distinguished Chairs and Professorships, esteemed researchers, writers and lecturers they are breaking new ground and paving the way for new generations of women who will also wish to use their talent and creativity to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths, and play their unique role in crafting a better world.
I wish each and every one of them success in their fields of expertise, in their future careers and in their capacities as inspirational role models for the scientists of the future."