LONDON, Nov 11 (KUNA) -- The newly-elected president of Ireland Catherine Connolly on Tuesday pledged to make sure all voices are nurtured and heard during her presidency.
The country has been undergoing "seismic changes" since the end of the Cold War, BBC quoted her as saying at Dublin Castle where she was inaugurated as the 10th president of the Republic of Ireland.
She said she was looking forward to her first visit to Northern Ireland as president and that she would foster an inclusive dialogue across the island.
Connolly was elected in a landslide vote at the end of October - defeating Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys.
The 68-year-old takes over the role from Michael D Higgins, whose 14-year term ended at midnight.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by politicians, judges and other invited guests took place at Dublin Castle.
"We can and should take real pride in the success of the Good Friday Agreement model of peaceful resolution of conflict," she said. (end) nbs.gb