Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Ethna Viney

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Ethna Viney

Date: Sat 27th Apr, 2024 | 14:21

President Michael D. Higgins has said that it was with great sadness that he heard of the passing of Ethna Viney so soon after the passing of her great partner in life, Michael Viney.

"Ethna, a great naturalist, feminist and journalist is a great loss to Irish life.

Ethna commissioned three articles from me for Technology Ireland, on regional policy in Ireland. A brilliant innovator, she was an early writer on the connection between science and technology and their impact on Ireland, but above all she was a beautiful, warm person that valued nature. Her dedication to nature, and great expression of its wonder and kindness, was given exceptional and enduring expression throughout her career, opening new paths which have inspired and sustained so many and which will continue to do so.

Sabina and I offer our condolences to her daughter, Michelle and her wider family and friends."

ENDS