Commissioner Patrick Daley Thompson of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago was on hand recently to greet Prime Minister of Ireland, His Excellency, Michael Higgins and his wife, Sabina. His Excellency Michael D. Higgins is the ninth President of Ireland. He was directly elected by the people with the highest vote ever in a national election. This month, President Higgins will undertake the first ever State Visit to the United Kingdom by an Irish President, marking a highpoint of the Irish-British relationship.

Pictured is MWRD Commissioner Patrick Daley Thompson, Ireland President Michael D. Higgins and wife Sabina.