President Higgins rejects criticism as he prepares to sign Fidel Castro book of condolence
There has been a call for President Michael D Higgins to apologise for remarks he made in a statement following the death of Fidel Castro.
It included a description of the former Cuban President as a "giant among global leaders".
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