Purple reign: President McAleese celebrates inauguration

PRESIDENT Mary McAleese vowed to continue her work to make Ireland an inclusive society as she was sworn in for a second term at a ceremony in Dublin Castle yesterday.

Purple reign: President McAleese celebrates inauguration

Outlining a vision for her next seven years in office, President McAleese promised to represent Ireland “in a role outside of politics but inside the lives of our people”.

She also echoed the themes of her first term by expressing her desire to help to advance the peace process in Northern Ireland and to represent the Republic on the world stage.

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