Michael D Higgins pays tribute to Nicola Sturgeon’s 'freshness and enthusiasm'

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon meeting the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins at the Scottish Government building at Atlantic quay in Glasgow, on the first day of his visit to Scotland (Andrew Milligan/PA)

President Michael D Higgins hailed Nicola Sturgeon’s “freshness and enthusiasm” as he paid tribute to the resigning Scottish First Minister.

Michael D Higgins said Ms Sturgeon’s contribution to public life had been recognised in Scotland and abroad as a “particularly distinguished one”.