President Higgins to remain in hospital with infection 'to continue course of antibiotics'

President Michael D Higgins travelled to St James’s Hospital on Sunday for the examination of an infection.

President Michael D Higgins (Jamie Childs/PA)

President Michael D Higgins is to remain in hospital for continued treatment after being admitted for examination of an infection.

The 84-year-old was admitted to St James’ Hospital in Dublin on Sunday night for the examination and was — subject to medical advice — expected to be discharged later on Monday.