Michael D Higgins warns against ‘normalisation’ of war in first speech since presidency

Former president MIchael D Higgins discussed climate change, inclusive education, trade unionism, and the impact of good teaching. Picture: Dan Linehan

Former president Michael D Higgins has warned against "the endless rhetoric of militarism" and the “normalisation” of war as a two-week conditional ceasefire is agreed between the US and Iran.

In one of his first speeches since leaving public office last year, Mr Higgins delivered a wide-ranging address at the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) annual congress in Killarney.