Who succeeded Patrick Hillery as the President of Ireland?
Mary Robinson
Michael D. Higgins
Douglas Hyde
Brian Cowen
Answer
Mary Robinson succeeded Patrick Hillery as the President of Ireland in 1990. She was the first woman to be elected President of Ireland, and served two terms in office. She was a human rights lawyer and activist, and her presidency was marked by a focus on social justice and equality.
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