Higgins pays tribute to 'remarkable' nurses' response to Covid-19 crisis

The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, today paid tribute to the contributions that nurses have made to the national Covid-19 response, working in hospitals and other facilities across Ireland.
President Michael D Higgins, pictured in 2016. File pic.
President Michael D Higgins, pictured in 2016. File pic.
Sat, 06 Jun, 2020 - 20:18
Digital Desk staff

The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, today paid tribute to the contributions that nurses have made to the national Covid-19 response, working in hospitals and other facilities across Ireland.

He made the comments in a pre-recorded video address to graduates of Dublin City University's School of Nursing, released to the public today by the college and streaming below.

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