Higgins vows to change Irish values

Ireland’s President-elect Michael D Higgins has vowed to lead the country in a necessary transformation away from values based on wealth.

Sat, 29 Oct, 2011 - 19:13

Ireland’s President-elect Michael D Higgins has vowed to lead the country in a necessary transformation away from values based on wealth.

After securing more than 1 million votes, the Labour veteran said he will be a President for all.

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