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First Minister Michelle O’Neill described Ms Connolly as a “passionate voice”

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly arriving at Dublin Castle for the count at Dublin Caste in Ireland's presidential election to replace Michael D Higgins, who has served the maximum two seven-year terms. Picture date: Saturday October 25, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly arriving at Dublin Castle for the count at Dublin Caste in Ireland’s presidential election to replace Michael D Higgins, who has served the maximum two seven-year terms. Picture date: Saturday October 25, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Newly-elected Irish President Catherine Connolly will be a “passionate voice for every community across Ireland”, Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said.