Taoiseach suggests permanent version of Haunting Soldier for Ireland

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has suggested a permanent version of the Haunting Soldier could be commissioned.

The statue was on display for the final time yesterday in Stephen's Green in Dublin.

The temporary installation represented a soldier returning from World War One.

Reacting to reports of the crowds who turned out yesterday for a final view of the soldier, Leo Varadkar tweeted: "This is moving. Maybe we should commission a permanent version of him".

This is really moving. Maybe we should commission a permanent version of him.

Crowds gather for ceremony to remove Hauntings Soldier via @RTENewsNow https://t.co/znDd8n5eg3

— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) November 25, 2018

- Digital Desk