Patrick Hillery, President of Ireland from 1976-1990, has died. From the Telegraph’s obituary:
As president, Hillery’s main achievement was the restoration of stability to the office; this he accomplished largely through invisibility and silence.
If only other Presidents – and especially ones with more power – could be persuaded to follow Paddy Hillery’s excellent example…
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