19 Noll 2011, 16:47
The Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade has written to the Czech ambassador to express its condolences on the death of former Czech President Václav Havel.
Committee Chairman, Pat Breen TD said: “Former President Havel had an influence beyond the borders of his homeland. He was an inspiration to many for his principled and peaceful stand against authoritarianism and, even in the years after his term of office, was highly respected for his steadfast commitment to human rights and democracy throughout the world. Through both his political actions and his writings, he inspired a generation across Europe. His State Visit to Ireland in 1996 is remembered fondly by many. He will be sadly missed by his many friends here and across the world.”
For further information please contact:
Ciaran Brennan,
Houses of the Oireachtas,
Communications Unit,
Leinster House,
Dublin 2
P: +3531 618 3903
M: 086-0496518
F: +3531 618 4551
Committee Membership
Pat Breen, TD (Chairman)
Eric Byrne, TD
Bernard J Durkan, TD
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, TD
Michael McNamara, TD
Dara Murphy, TD
Dan Neville, TD
Seán Ó Fearghaíl, TD
Maureen O’Sullivan, TD
Senators
Deirdre Clune,
Mark Daly,
Lorraine Higgins,
Michael Mullins,
David Norris,
Jim Walsh.