President Higgins: Criticism of Fidel Castro tribute unwarranted

President Michael D Higgins has hit back at criticism of his tribute to Fidel Castro, saying it is “unsustainable and unwarranted”.

The President caused controversy after describing Castro as a “giant among global leaders, whose view was not only one of freedom for his people but for all of the oppressed and excluded peoples on the planet”.

Mr Higgins was accused of “airbrushing” over the tyrannical dictatorship.