“Demolitions in Sur Baher serve only to undermine the human rights of Palestinians and jeopardise hopes for long-term peace and a two-state solution.”

For over 50 years Winnie Mandela was “a major figure in the struggle for a free and democratic South Africa

Fr Paschal Slevin’s life as a Catholic missionary “highlights his basic humanitarian, rather than strictly political, contribution to the quality of life of the citizens of his adopted country.”

Mandate chief says attendance would be "a fitting tribute from the Irish trade union movement."

"Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father" - President Zuma.