President speaks about the Garden Parties (Extracts from a speech at a Community Day) by Áras an Uachtaráin

In these extracts from the President's speech on 8 July 2017, the President explains why he hosts Garden Parties each year.

The President and Sabina Higgins open up Áras an Uachtaráin each year for a series of Garden Parties celebrating the work of people and organisations active on themes of inclusive citizenship and community - themes that are central to the Presidency of Michael D. Higgins.

See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-higgins-and-sabina-higgins-host-a-community-day-garden-party-1