President makes official US visit

President Michael D Higgins arrives in New York later today for his first official trip to the US.

President makes official US visit
Mon, 30 Apr, 2012 - 10:45

President Michael D Higgins arrives in New York later today for his first official trip to the US.

The six-day visit includes a meeting with UN secretary-general Ban Ki Moon and Famine commemoration events in Boston. He will also pay his respects at the 9/11 Memorial.

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