President Michael D Higgins

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<p>Pearse Doherty says President Higgins was absolutely right in deciding not to attend that event. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

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Doherty: Government should not send Coveney to North for centenary of partition

The Sinn Féin finance spokersperson said Michael D Higgins lead should be followed

<p>President Michael D Higgins said the Commission of Investigation’s report reminds us of how "far short Ireland fell" from fulfilling the promise of our Republic. Picture: MAXWELLS</p>

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President: Meeting survivors' needs must be 'at the heart' of response to baby homes report

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President Higgins thanks Ireland's Muslim community for 'invaluable contribution' as Ramadan concludes

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Over €40k donated to President Higgins' election campaign

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President Higgins to mark centenary of first Dáil sitting

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Liam Neeson beats President Michael D for title of Ireland’s favourite role model father figure

Dream of 1916 rebels not yet achieved, says President

President Michael D Higgins has said the dream of some of the 1916 rebels has not been achieved.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2016

President Higgins: ‘Let’s grow up and be responsible’ on floods

President Michael D Higgins has warned about using the flood crisis as a political football.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

Overhaul the asylum system signed into law by President Higgins

A bill to overhaul the asylum system has been signed into law by President Higgins.

Wed, 30 Dec, 2015

President to consider decision on International Protection Bill as Council of State meeting ends

Today's meeting of the Council of State has finished.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2015

Protestors charged with heckling President face trial

Three protesters accused of engaging in threatening and abusive language which was allegedly directed at President Michael D Higgins will face trial in March.

Tue, 01 Dec, 2015

VIDEO: President Higgins calls for end to racism against Traveller and Roma people

Discrimination and prejudice against Travellers and Roma is racism, it must be named as racism and tackled as racism, President Michael D Higgins has insisted.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015

President Higgins set to visit Berkeley tragedy site on Wednesday

President Michael D Higgins will visit San Francisco to meet representatives of the arts and cultural community today.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2015

President Michael D Higgins urges rejection of climate change deniers

President Michael D Higgins has called on people to reject climate change deniers.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2015

‘Snowball’ President Michael D Higgins goes back to his old school in Ennis

The whizz at Greek grammar, nicknamed ‘Snowball’ by his classmates, yesterday recalled clandestine bets at the bookies, porridge without glucose and compulsory hurling on Wednesdays at his alma mater.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2015

President attends Northern Ireland-themed event at Windsor Castle

President Michael D Higgins was one of more than 200 guests from the worlds of politics, business and athletics to attend a Northern Ireland-themed reception tonight hosted by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2014

President to meet UK PM and London mayor

President Michael D Higgins begins day two of his state visit to Britain today with an event to mark the contribution of Irish people to the NHS.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2014

Ratings agencies ‘put people in post-modern prison’

President Michael D Higgins has accused international ratings agencies of putting Irish people in a “post-modern prison”.

Fri, 21 Mar, 2014

Plan to bestow Freedom of Cork honour on President Higgins

President Michael D Higgins is set to be made a Freeman of Cork.

Thu, 20 Mar, 2014

President urged by Seanad to pardon his wife's friend

The Seanad has heard calls for President Michael D Higgins to pardon a 79-year-old woman who is serving a three-month prison term.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2014

President recruits human rights expert as new €75k advisor

President Michael D Higgins has appointed a human rights and penal reform expert as his new advisor.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2014