President Michael D. Higgins,said this morning, 'I extend my deepest sympathies to Bob Geldof and his family on the sudden and untimely death of his daughter Peaches.
This is such a difficult cross to bear for any family and all of our thoughts are with Peaches' family and friends at this time.
Sabina and I were due to meet Bob Geldof while on the State visit and we are thinking of him at this time of immense loss."