The President has urged people to show solidarity and concern for each other in fighting the coronavirus outbreak.

The last 10 years brought huge change that we did not see coming, from social media to streaming, and from politics to polarisation, but we know all that now.

In his Christmas Message, Michael D Higgins draws parallels between the story of Christmas, our own history of emigration, and those who now turn to us for shelter.

Caring professionals, not just billionaires, should be valued according to President Michael D Higgins.

We are at the precipice of a global ecological catastrophe and the window of opportunity to act is closing worryingly fast, the President has warned.

The President and Defence Minister have returned to Ireland after being evacuated from their hotel in Beirut yesterday.

President Michael D Higgins has said he has not overstepped his constitutional role with comments on Defence Forces pay.

US vice president Mike Pence has firmly put his support behind Boris Johnson calling on Ireland and the EU to "negotiate in good faith" on Brexit.

The President and the Taoiseach have paid tribute to one of the country’s favourite all-round entertainers, Brendan Grace, who has died at the age of 68 after a short illness.

Noel Whelan was much, much more than a lawyer and columnist.He was a powerful force for good on many fronts. And a vital part of the peace process in the North, writes Terry Prone.

Where it suited the cause and where it suited himself, Noel Whelan would make public his involvement in it. Why not?

Luke Rix-Standing chats with wildlife TV presenter Kate Humble about the challenges facing the environment, and finds her in polemical form

President Michael D Higgins’ use of the Government Learjet to an event in Belfast cost the taxpayer about €5,670.

Trump would be envious of the untouchable status of a president from criminal indictment, writes Gerard Howlin

Bookmakers say a proposal by the President to ban gambling ads in sport is not practical.

It also makes it an offence for car owners to allow learners to drive their car unaccompanied.

Last Sunday, the great and the good gathered on a cold and breezy O’Connell St for the annual Easter Rising commemoration, writes Daniel McConnell.

"Toughness is the thing that they most fear."

A passion for music and appreciation for an Irish guitar legend has united showbiz stalwarts and Ireland’s first citizen at a special ceremony.

The death of uilleann piper Liam O’Flynn prompted tributes to his talent, his dedication to musical heritage and his inspiration to rising musicians.

President Michael D Higgins said he was “concerned and upset” when the Vatican barred former president Mary McAleese from taking part in a conference.

President Michael D Higgins has given his strongest hint yet that he may seek a second term at Áras an Uachtaráin, saying he has laid “solid foundations” so far during his time in office.

Award-winning actor and action movie star, Liam Neeson, might be able to take down the toughest villains on screen, but he still has fears.

LATEST: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has today paid a warm tribute to Peter Sutherland after the former Attorney General passed away at St James’s Hospital in Dublin this morning.

Donald Trump has appeared to threaten to cut off US aid money to the Palestinian Authority.

Days before returning home from a whirlwind trip to Asia Donald Trump has gone back on the defensive over Russian election meddling and taunted the leader of North Korea.

Latest: America is asking the UN to impose an oil embargo on North Korea following the secretive country's latest nuclear test.

The IDA has said it has no reason to believe that US companies will pull out of Ireland following Donald Trump's latest comments.

And not just any reply, a personalised reply.

The President hopes the commission into mother and baby homes will “put the truth on the record”.

There has been a call for President Michael D Higgins to apologise for remarks he made in a statement following the death of Fidel Castro.

France has held a minute's silence as they remember the victims of last week's attack in Nice.

President Michael D Higgins has warned of “stark consequences” if dominant models of economic growth continue unchecked.

The President Michael D Higgins has called for a profound rethink of international politics to end the global humanitarian crisis.

Unscripted remarks by President Michael D Higgins’ wife, Sabina, on abortion have provoked outrage in the pro-life movement, which described them as “calculated and inappropriate”.

All set for the big one tomorrow? The Super Sunday to beat them all?

US president Barack Obama has hailed the North and its peace process as a "story of perseverance" and urged future leaders to forge a "new identity".

President Michael D Higgins has challenged Europe’s response to the refugee crisis, asking if it will be defined by barbed wire, tear gas, and rubber bullets.

The President has rejected the idea that celebrating the centenary of the Easter Rising could cause unrest.

All of society loses when there is gender inequality, President Michael D Higgins said as he hosted a celebration of the role of men in advancing women’s rights.

Fianna Fáil’s manifesto, ‘An Ireland for All’ said: “The President is an important political and cultural figurehead for the state and nation. As an international figure the position represents an important cultural centre point for the Diaspora and all those who consider themselves Irish across the globe. Irish citizens in Northern Ireland should have the right to cast their ballot in this important election”.

The President says we now have an unparalleled opportunity to give the voiceless the chance to be heard in our society.