Catherine Connolly Elected 10th President of Ireland
Counting for the presidential election began at 9am and the result was announced at 7:30pm.
Catherine Connolly pledged to be "an inclusive president for all" in her speech.
I will be a president who listens and reflects and who speaks when it’s necessary. I will be a voice for peace, a voice that builds on our policy of neutrality, a voice that articulates the existential threat posed by climate change, and a voice that recognises the tremendous work being done the length and breadth of the country.
- Connolly thanked her supporters and voters.
- She also addressed those who did not vote for her, promising to be their voice.
Author's summary: Catherine Connolly elected Ireland's president.
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