The President has offered the sympathies of the people of Ireland to Cuba after the death of Fidel Castro.
Michael D Higgins signed a book of condolence in the Cuban embassy this morning.
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He's faced criticism for his statement over the weekend – which called Castro 'a giant among global leaders' – despite his poor human rights record.
Cuban Ambassador Hermes Herrera said he understands why criticism has been leveled at Michael D Higgins
