Emma Little-Pengelly Will Not Attend Catherine Connolly's Inauguration
Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly, announced she will not attend the inauguration of Ireland’s next president, Catherine Connolly, due to prior commitments on Remembrance Day.
Attendance Details
Although Ms. Little-Pengelly received an invitation to the event, she explained her schedule prevents her from accepting. First Minister Michelle O’Neill will represent Northern Ireland at the inauguration held at Dublin Castle.
Reason for Absence
Ms. Little-Pengelly said she has several engagements in Belfast and Windsor on the day of the inauguration, which falls on Remembrance Day.
“I have received an invitation for the inauguration events for the Irish president on Tuesday but it will not be possible for me to accept due to a number of other commitments in Belfast and Windsor. Tuesday marks Remembrance Day, an important day for so many.”
She is scheduled to attend a service and participate in an Act of Remembrance in Parliament Buildings, followed by a special reception at Windsor Castle hosted by Their Majesties The King and Queen. This event commemorates the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, honoring veterans of the Second World War, particularly those in the Pacific theater.
“I am scheduled to attend a service and to participate in an Act of Remembrance in Parliament Buildings before travelling to Windsor Castle at the invitation of Their Majesties The King and Queen for a special reception to commemorate VJ Day 80th anniversary to honour veterans of the Second World War, and in particular of the Pacific on this day of remembrance.”
She conveyed her best wishes to Catherine Connolly, recognizing the inauguration as an important personal honor and expressed hope to speak with her soon.
“I wish Catherine Connolly well as she takes up office, recognising that this is undoubtedly a significant personal honour for her, and I hope to speak with her personally in the next number of days.”
Author’s summary: Emma Little-Pengelly will miss the inauguration of Ireland’s next president due to important Remembrance Day commitments, while extending her congratulations to Catherine Connolly.
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