The Lord Mayor of Dublin has opened an online Book of Condolence for people who want to extend their sympathies on the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
The book is open online from today until Monday the 19th of September.
All messages of sympathy will be printed and forwarded in a Book of Condolence to the British Royal Family.
I have opened an online Book of Condolence for the citizens of Dublin to extend their sympathies on the death of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. It is open from today until 19th Sept. All messages of sympathy will be printed & forwarded in a Book of Condolence to the British Royal Family pic.twitter.com/FETqu41WxA
— Lord Mayor of Dublin (@LordMayorDublin) September 9, 2022
Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy says: "On behalf of the people of Dublin, I would like to extend my sympathies to the British Royal family and the British people on the passing of Queen Elizabeth to whom she gave such loyal service for many decades.
"Her dedication to duty and public service were undeniable and her knowledge, understanding and experience truly unique."
Taoiseach Michael Martin
Taoiseach Michael Martin says: "On behalf of the Government of Ireland, I would like to convey my deepest sympathy to His Majesty King Charles, the Royal Family, the UK Government and the British people on the loss of their beloved monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
"The Queen’s reign was one of historic duration, immense consequence and a focus of respect and admiration around the world. Her dedication to duty and public service were self-evident and her wisdom and experience truly unique.
"The Queen’s passing is indeed the end of an era. Her State Visit to Ireland in 2011 marked a crucial step in the normalisation of relations with our nearest neighbour.
"That visit was a great success, largely because of the many gracious gestures and warm remarks made by the Queen during her time in Ireland.
"Her popularity with the Irish people was also very evident and clearly made a very positive impact on the Queen. In particular, I recall the warmth of the welcome she received from the public in Cork during her walkabout at the English Market.
"To her grieving family and people, the Irish Government join with you in mourning the loss of an exceptional woman who led by quiet and dignified example and who touched so many lives over her exceptionally long reign.
"Our world is a poorer place for her passing but a far richer and better place as a result of her long life and enduring contribution."
Tributes
President Michael D Higgins says: "On behalf of the people of Ireland, may I express my heartfelt sympathy to His Majesty King Charles and to the Royal Family on their very great personal loss. May I offer my deepest condolences to the British people and to the members of the Commonwealth on the loss of a unique, committed and deeply respected Head of State.
"Her Majesty served the British people with exceptional dignity. Her personal commitment to her role and extraordinary sense of duty were the hallmarks of her period as Queen, which will hold a unique place in British history.
"Her reign of 70 years encompassed periods of enormous change, during which she represented a remarkable source of reassurance to the British people.
"As President of Ireland, I recall the exceptional hospitality afforded to Sabina and myself by the Queen and the late Prince Philip on our four day State Visit to Britain in 2014. Together we celebrated the deeply personal interconnection between the Irish and British people, a connection embodied by the hundreds of thousands of families who have moved between our shores over the centuries.
Professor Mary McAleese, President of Ireland 1997-2011, says : "Through His Excellency, the British Ambassador to Ireland, Paul Johnston, I have offered my condolences on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, to her family and the people of the United Kingdom to whom she gave such faithful and dignified service for many decades.
"The people of Ireland will fondly remember her historic visit in 2011 when her presence and her words did so much to cement a culture of reconciliation and partnership between these islands.
"The warm welcome she received underlined the great desire of the Irish people, a desire strongly reciprocated by Her Majesty, The Queen, for good neighbourly relationships to flourish between us. Let us hope that legacy, in which she invested so much, will be honoured and realised."
