Michael D Higgins slams 'shameful' spending on war as millions suffer acute hunger

President Michael D Higgins: 'How shameful it is that this is taking place in a world where military expenditure has soared to unprecedented levels, reaching $2.44trn in 2023 — the highest ever recorded.'

President Michael D Higgins has hit out at "shameful" spending on military and war at a time when 281 million people are suffering from dangerous levels of acute hunger.

The President has also urged the world to "insist that the horrific suffering for children and their families" in Gaza is ended.