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<p>President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina, who faced widespread criticism over comments she made in a letter to the Irish Times in which she called on Russia and Ukraine to negotiate and agree a ceasefire. Picture: Brian Lawless</p>

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Taoiseach: 'Time to move on' from Sabina Higgins letter furore

The Taoiseach has welcomed clarification from the president’s wife, Sabina Higgins, about her Ukraine and said it’s time to move on from the controversy.

<p>At the opening of a Tiglin facility for vulnerable young adults Kildare, Jigginstown Manor, President Michael D Higgins said the housing crisis in this country is a 'great, great, great failure'. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin</p>

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Housing policy 'not a disaster', claims minister in response to Michael D Higgins

<p>President Higgins receives a reduced salary of just under €250,000 after continuing the practice of accepting a voluntary pay cut, which was started by his predecessor Mary McAleese.</p>

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Cost of running President's office set to rise

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Áras an Uachtaráin announces death of President Higgins' dog, Síoda

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'Libraries are so important' - President Higgins donates 700 books to Dublin’s libraries

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This Michael D Higgins teddy will definitely be on your Christmas wish list

A blueprint for becoming the next president of Ireland

Should you be blessed with the confidence and competence to consider yourself a suitable fit for the role, here are some of the previous office holders’ credentials, writes Joyce Fegan.

Sat, 01 Sep, 2018

How the lives of trees at Áras an Uachtaráin did not end when they were felled in storms

A new book details how the lives of trees at Áras an Uachtaráin did not end when they were felled in storms, writes Aileen Lee.

Tue, 24 Jul, 2018

Michael D declares - A second Áras term beckons

It is not surprising that President Michael D Higgins is to seek a second term. His first comes to an end on November 10 and if there is to be an election to it must be held no more than 60 days after that date.

Wed, 11 Jul, 2018

PIC: ITV News really don’t know who President Michael D Higgins is

That’s not Michael D!

Thu, 23 Jul, 2015

Age of Presidential candidacy should not be lowered to 21

WE HAVE two constitutional referenda to decide on May 22 and I’ll be voting yes and no says Gerard Howlin

Wed, 25 Mar, 2015

Pictures of Michael D Higgins queuing for ATM creates a stir on social media

Images of Michael D. Higgins queuing for an ATM have emerged on social media, and nobody can get over the cuteness.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2014

President Higgins: Family businesses display ‘best of Irishness’

The President saluted the resilience, backbone, and courage of the family-run businesses of Cork City centre during a walkabout yesterday of the areas worst hit by last week’s double flood.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2014

Higgins praises united reponse of flood-hit Limerick communities

President Michael D Higgins was visibly moved yesterday when he met Jessica McNamara, whose home was devastated by recent Limerick flooding.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2014