“The future of diplomacy in conditions of global change” Speech by Michael D. Higgins
At a Reception for the Irish Heads of Mission, Áras an Uachtaráin, Wednesday, 14th January 2015
A Dhaoine Uaisle,
A Shoilsí, Excellencies,
Distinguished guests,
Tá fíorchaoin fáilte romhaibh ar fad chuig Áras an Uachtaráin anocht, agus sibh ag teach chun críoch ar bhur dtrí lá dianphlé ar na réaltachtaí úra lena chaithfidh polasaí eachtrach na hÉireann dul i ngleic. [You are all very welcome tonight to Áras an Uachtaráin, as you conclude three days of intense discussions on the new realities facing Ireland’s foreign policy.]
I very much welcome this invitation to address you…