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The Irish flag flies over the official residence of the president of the Republic of Ireland

United left-wing candidate likely to compete for Áras

It is more likely than not that there will be a united left-wing candidate running in the presidental election later in the year, according to People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Paul Murphy.

Politics • 01 Jul

Áras an Uachtaráin said Michael D Higgins was brought for a number of precautionary tests

President in 'excellent spirits' following hospital tests

President Michael D Higgins remained in hospital overnight following tests, however he was said to be in "excellent spirits".

Ireland • 01 Mar 24

Biodiversity audit records 'exciting' finds at the Áras

After a two-month enforced break due to the lockdown, researchers from Trinity College Dublin have resumed a biodiversity survey of the grounds of Áras an Uachtaráin

Biodiversity • 22 May 20

President Michael D Higgins today hosted a reception for members of the Defence Forces at Áras An Uachtaráin

Áras reveals details of spending in Higgins' first term

Áras An Uachtaráin has today for the first time published the details of a €317,000 annual allowance provided to the Office of the President.

Politics • 13 Dec 18

All six candidates were asked questions relating to campaign spending

Presidential candidates address campaign spending

RTÉ's This Week programme sent a questionnaire to all six candidates contesting the 2018 Presidential election campaign, with the aim of securing an insight into what approaches the candidates were adopting.

Presidential Election • 30 Sep 18

Secretary General of the Department of the Taoiseach Martin Fraser

No audit committee overseeing Áras spending, PAC hears

The Public Accounts Committee has heard sharp criticism over the absence of an audit committee to oversee spending at Áras an Uachtaráin.

Politics • 25 Sep 18

A review of security at Áras an Uachtaráin is being carried out

Investigations under way after security breach at Áras

Two investigations are under way after an intruder accosted the president in Áras an Uachtaráin last week.

Crime • 22 Sep 18

Claire Byrne Live - Race for the Áras, Housing, David Gillick, HP

The latest on the race for the Áras. Then, minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy is live in studio ahead of a Dáil motion of no confidence. Secondary school girls to be offered HPV vaccine. should overweight women have children? Former Olympian David Gillick

Claire Byrne Features • 17 Sep 18

Elections can be gruelling, brutal and deeply personal

What motivates people to run for the Presidency?

"Should the deer in the Phoenix Park be getting worried?" - An unconventional question put to a prospective presidential candidate.

Presidential Election • 08 Sep 18

Prime Time - Cycling Safety, Pres. Trump, Race for the Áras

How do we stop so many of our cyclists dying on our roads? Treason or resistance within Pres. Trump's staff? And what our presidential hopefuls might expect as the campaign nears.

Prime Time • 15 Oct 18

Éamon Ó Cuív said he never indicated he would stand for the presidency

Ó Cuív bemused at Áras speculation

Éamon Ó Cuív, the Galway West Fianna Fáil TD and grandson of former President Éamon De Valera, has said he never indicated he would stand for the presidency.

Presidential Election • 06 Sep 18

Some PAC members said conducting such a review during the Presidential campaign could cause a problem

Concern over proposed PAC review of Áras spending

Members of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee have expressed concern over a proposal by its Chair, Sean Fleming, to consider reviewing spending at Áras an Uachtaráin before the upcoming Presidential election.

Politics • 13 Aug 18