Irish and Scots must provide ‘ethical leadership’

Ireland and Scotland have been urged to play a key role in providing the “ethical leadership that is so needed at this moment in our history”.

President Michael D Higgins highlighted the importance of immigration to the two nations as he addressed MSPs at the Scottish Parliament.

His speech comes at a time when the UK is still coming to terms with last week’s vote to leave the European Union (EU), of which Ireland remains a member.