Statement from Áras an Uachtaráin - Paris attacks
Date: Fri 13th Nov, 2015 | 09:20
President Michael D. Higgins said this evening,
"I have been shocked to learn of and view the images of the terrible events unfolding in Paris this evening.
On behalf of the Irish people and on my own behalf I offer deepest sympathy through President Hollande to the people of France on this dreadful loss of life and appalling injuries.
All of our thoughts are with the people of France as events unfold”.
President Higgins has spoken to the French Ambassador in Dublin offering his sympathy and requesting that his message on behalf of the Irish people be passed to President Hollande.