Higgins confirmed as President

Michael D Higgins has been confirmed as the ninth President of Ireland.

Higgins confirmed as President
Sat, 29 Oct, 2011 - 17:26

Michael Daniel Higgins has been announced as President-Elect of Ireland.

The official result came just before 4.30pm at Dublin Castle national count centre.

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