Housing, the economy, Castro: the previous times President Higgins courted controversy

President Higgins is no stranger to speaking out against government policies. File Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

President Michael D Higgins' remarks on the Government's Consultative Forum on International Security is not the first time his commentary has attracted debate.

In recent years, President Higgins has not shied away from letting his opinion be heard on a number of matters including housing, the refugee situation as well as the economy.