Person: Michael D Higgins

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Colin Sheridan: Michael D Higgins' record as an advocate for human rights is unimpeachable
Mick Clifford: Michael D Higgins's words have consequences
Mick Clifford: Michael D Higgins's words have consequences
The President's popularity is unquestionable but his successor should not use the office to openly criticise policy

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

President Michael D Higgins writes to congratulate Donald Trump on election win
President Michael D Higgins writes to congratulate Donald Trump on election win
Donald Trump achieved a resounding victory in the US election earlier this week, winning both the electoral college and the popular vote.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

'Appalling failure of diplomacy': President Higgins denounces Israeli ban on UN aid agency
'Appalling failure of diplomacy': President Higgins denounces Israeli ban on UN aid agency
Taoiseach Simon Harris called on the EU to 'find the moral courage' to act in relation to this latest move by Israel saying it should review trade relations at an EU level

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Taoiseach defends 'decent, inclusive' President Higgins after criticism of letter
Taoiseach defends 'decent, inclusive' President Higgins after criticism of letter
"I'm not falling for the trap here, the trap from Israel, of 'let's talk about a letter'," said Simon Harris. "No — let's talk about the dying children."

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Republic of Ireland v Greece - UEFA Nations League - Group B2 - Aviva Stadium
Gardaí 'fact finding' President's claim Israeli Embassy in Dublin circulated letter he sent to Iran
The Israel Embassy in Dublin said President Michael D Higgins's 'baseless accusation is highly inflammatory and potentially slanderous, and the embassy rejects it completely'

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Explosion at Donegal service station
Michael D Higgins slams 'shameful' spending on war as millions suffer acute hunger
Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships, Mr Higgins said this is now the fifth year in a row that food insecurity has worsened.

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Taoiseach calls for 'urgent review' of EU-Israel agreement as Gaza death toll nears 40,000
Taoiseach calls for 'urgent review' of EU-Israel agreement as Gaza death toll nears 40,000
Some 100 people, including children, were killed in the Israeli air strikes on the Tabeen school, according to Gazan authorities

Sun, 11 Aug, 2024

UCC Frank O'Connor panel.
Irish author Edna O'Brien dies aged 93
Clare-born author has died after a long illness

Sun, 28 Jul, 2024

Why has President Higgins convened the Council of State? 
Why has President Higgins convened the Council of State? 
The Council of State has been convened to examine whether a piece of legislation is constitutional on 29 occasions. However, only 15 of those times was the bill sent to the Supreme Court 

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

Assisted Human Reproduction Bill passes through Seanad
Assisted Human Reproduction Bill passes through Seanad
The AHR Bill will now be sent to President Michael D Higgins for consideration before it is signed

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

BRAZIL-ENVIRONMENT-AMAZON-DEFORESTATION
Amazon rainforest being pushed ever nearer to a catastrophic tipping point
We must not let our attention slide from this current challenge to the integrity of Amazon, and those in power must speak up to support those fighting the good fight

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

President Michael D Higgins honoured with UN medal
President Michael D Higgins honoured with UN medal
President Higgins received the prestigious Agricola medal from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Micheál Martin slams Chief Rabbi for his 'very good ratio' remark about deaths in Gaza
Micheál Martin slams Chief Rabbi for his 'very good ratio' remark about deaths in Gaza
Yoni Wieder had told the Irish Examiner there has been a 'very good ratio' of civilian deaths to Hamas fighters killed

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Chief Rabbi challenges people to look at the ‘bigger picture’
Chief Rabbi challenges people to look at the ‘bigger picture’
Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder says that the ‘ratio of civilian to terrorist casualties’ is very good compared to other wars

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict
Irish Examiner view: Real action must follow recognition
It is difficult to be optimistic about Ireland, Norway, and Spain’s bold, if belated, step of officially recognising the state of Palestine, but it does represent a glimmer of hope

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Just like his office, Michael D Higgins's mind is overflowing with ideas
S Elaine Loughlin: Just like his office, Michael D Higgins's mind is overflowing with ideas
Political Editor Elaine Loughlin visited President Michael D Higgins in his study where he spoke about issues including food security and conflict in the Middle East — and reflected on what the future holds for him

Tue, 28 May, 2024

Ireland cannot continue with 'market-driven' agriculture system, says President
Ireland cannot continue with 'market-driven' agriculture system, says President
Ireland is now paying a "very high ecological price" for systems of agriculture imposed by the EU, President Michael D Higgins has said.

Tue, 28 May, 2024

President Higgins is 'deeply, deeply' disappointed with Biden's stance on Israel
President Higgins is 'deeply, deeply' disappointed with Biden's stance on Israel
President Michael D Higgins has said he is "deeply, deeply" disappointed by US President Joe Biden's stance on Israel.

Tue, 28 May, 2024

Dublin and Monaghan Bombing 50th anniversary
Higgins: Israeli ambassador 'irresponsible' in claims about level of antisemitism in Ireland
President Higgins added that it would be 'very wrong' to blame members of the Jewish community for the actions of the Israeli government

Sat, 25 May, 2024

President Higgins pays tribute to late tycoon Tony O'Reilly
President Higgins pays tribute to late tycoon Tony O'Reilly
Mr O’Reilly established The Ireland Funds with Dan Rooney and Patricia Rooney in 1976, at the height of the troubles in Northern Ireland.

Sun, 19 May, 2024

President Michael D Higgins condemns attacks on aid convoys in Gaza
President Michael D Higgins condemns attacks on aid convoys in Gaza
Says silence on such attacks would reflect badly on any member of the European Union

Tue, 14 May, 2024

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Stardust: Government will consider unlawful killing verdict 'in full'
Simon Harris said all recommendations from the jury would be examined by the Government.

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

2024 Cross Border Police Conference on Organised & Serious Crime
Posthumous pardon for two Kerry men wrongfully convicted of murder in 1882
Sylvester Poff and James Barrett were hanged for the murder of Thomas Browne, but it is now believed the conviction did not meet the standards required 

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Fine Gael leadership
Ireland's youngest Taoiseach juggles geography and gender as he assembles his first Cabinet
McEntee unlikely to be moved from ‘complex’ Justice role as incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris considers which ministers and junior ministers to appoint

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Leo Varadkar resignation
Leo Varadkar has had 'interesting' job offers as he officially resigns as Taoiseach
New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris is expected to be appointed as Ireland’s next taoiseach, and the youngest in its history, on Tuesday afternoon.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Áras an Uachtaráin
The process: How Taoiseach's office will change hands this week
Transition of office from Leo Varadkar to Simon Harris will start with current Taoiseach's visit to Áras an Uachtaráin around 6pm on Monday

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

President Higgins leads tributes to acclaimed sculptor Imogen Stuart after her death aged 96
President Higgins leads tributes to acclaimed sculptor Imogen Stuart after her death aged 96
President Higgins: 'As a nation, we are all deeply indebted to Imogen for this great spirit of generosity and for the rich wealth of public art which she has left us'

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT-GAZA
President Higgins calls for aid to be made 'urgently available' to prevent Gaza famine
He said that it would be 'beyond immoral if the world sought to satisfy itself by the simple taking of sides in what are assertions and counter-assertions'

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

King Charles III coronation
President Higgins discusses ICJ case against Israel with South African president
President Michael D Higgins and South African president Cyril Ramaphosa have discussed the country’s ongoing case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

Ireland v Italy - Guinness Six Nations - Aviva Stadium
President Higgins condemns ‘propaganda campaign’ against UN over Gaza
Michael D Higgins called on countries to resume funding the key UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Leo Varadkar says Government got 'two wallops' with referenda 'defeated comprehensively'
Leo Varadkar says Government got 'two wallops' with referenda 'defeated comprehensively'
Cork South-Central became the first constituency with results in the family referendum, with 61% voting no

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Ireland v Italy - Guinness Six Nations - Aviva Stadium
President Michael D Higgins returns to Áras after stint in hospital 
Mr Higgins has a pre-scheduled meeting with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Friday afternoon.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Frances Fitzgerald interview
MEP Frances Fitzgerald keeping an 'open mind' on  presidential election
Former Tánaiste will not contest the next European elections but plans to remain active in politics

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Republic of Ireland v Gibraltar - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group B - Aviva Stadium
Michael D Higgins to stay in hospital until Thursday after experiencing 'mild transient weakness'
The President is expected to make a full recovery and is to return to Áras an Uachtaráín on Thursday

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Republic of Ireland v Gibraltar - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group B - Aviva Stadium
'Strong chance' President Michael D Higgins will be released from hospital tomorrow
A discussion was held about discharging the president on Friday, but a decision was made for him to remain in hospital over the weekend as a precaution

Sun, 03 Mar, 2024

Ireland v Italy - Guinness Six Nations - Aviva Stadium
President Michael D Higgins to stay in hospital over the weekend
It is anticipated that the President will return to Áras an Uachtaráin early next week

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Dublin Horse Show 2022
President Michael D Higgins spends the night in hospital but in 'excellent spirits'
While no urgent issue was found by paramedics, President Higgins, 82, was taken to a Dublin hospital for follow up examinations.

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

President Higgins urges countries to reinstate funding for UN's Palestinian agency
President Higgins urges countries to reinstate funding for UN's Palestinian agency
President Michael D Higgins also repeated calls for an 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza and for the release of all Israeli hostages

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

President's hand-written poem to be auctioned for Gaza 
President's hand-written poem to be auctioned for Gaza 
Meanwhile, Siptu and Cork Trades Council are calling on the Government to introduce laws to protect workers who boycott Israeli goods and services

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders talks Trump, Biden and inequality at Dublin event 
The former US presidential hopeful found himself interrupted by a protestor at the event at Trinity College Dublin

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Bruton's rainbow government failed to cash in on its own pot of gold
S Elaine Loughlin: Bruton's rainbow government failed to cash in on its own pot of gold
As former taoiseach John Bruton is laid to rest today, he leaves behind the legacy of a star-studded Rainbow government that created a rule book on how to run a coalition.

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

Royals attend church service
Britain's King Charles diagnosed with cancer
Prince Harry has spoken with the King about his cancer diagnosis and will travel to the UK to see him in the coming days, a source close to Harry said.

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

President Higgins calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza
President Higgins calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza
Death toll  now exceeds 27,000 people, most of whom are women and children

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

President Higgins says people must combat 'hatred and anti-migrant feeling' across the world
President Higgins says people must combat 'hatred and anti-migrant feeling' across the world
The President was speaking as he delivered a speech at the National Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration in Dublin

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

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