President Higgins wishes for peace for Dónal de Róiste in Áras visit

Dónal de Róiste, who was exonerated after being forced to retire from the Defence Forces more than 50 years ago with President Michael D Higgins as heand his family were welcomed to Áras an Uachtaráin on a courtesy call. Picture: Maxwell’s

President Michael D Higgins has said that he hopes the finding of a Government review brings peace to Dónal de Róiste.

Mr de Róiste, who was forced to retire from the Defence Forces more than 50 years ago, was fully exonerated from any wrongdoing by the Government and received an apology and compensation from the state last year.