President Rüütel thanked Sean Farrell for his remarkable contribution to enlivening the Estonian-Irish economic cooperation. On top of that, the President of the Republic highlighted Ambassador Farrell's work in organizing Irish cultural events in Estonia, positive results of bilateral training and exchange programmes for government officials, and his constructive work to promote Estonia's accession to the European Union.
In recognition of the Ambassador's services, President Rüütel conferred on him the 1st Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana.
Public Relations Unit of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, August 4, 2004
