President signs Government’s Defence Bill into law

President Michael D Higgins, front centre, signed the Bill into law after a meeting of the Council of State.Picture: Maxwells/PA

President Michael D Higgins has signed the Government’s Defence Bill into law after it had been referred to the Council of State to discuss its constitutionality.

A spokesman for the president said having given “careful consideration” to all constitutional and other aspects of the Defence Bill, Mr Higgins signed it into law.