Live: Catherine Connolly to be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president

Catherine Connolly will today be sworn in as Ireland's 10th President after her landslide victory in last month's election, having pledged to be 'a president for all.' Picture: Tony Maxwell

Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president on Tuesday at a ceremony at Dublin Castle.

The independent TD from Galway, who is a former psychologist and barrister, has pledged to be an “inclusive” president.

In her victory speech after her landslide win, she said she would be a president who “listens and reflects and who speaks when it’s necessary”, and who will emphasise peace, neutrality and climate change during her term.

She takes over from Michael D Higgins, who is seen to have expanded the role to become more political – a feature Ms Connolly has said she will build on.

Mr Higgins, who will also attend the inauguration, ended his 14-year-term in office at midnight.