President Higgins speaks out on World Radio Day President Michael D Higgins today paid tribute to the power of the spoken word to mark World Radio Day 2016. Ireland • 13 Feb 16
President Higgins honoured for role in Chile The Chilean government has honoured President Michael D Higgins with an award for his role which helped save thousands of people during the Pinochet regime. News • 14 Jan 16
Kenny to chair meeting on Shannon flood areas Taoiseach Enda Kenny will chair a meeting tomorrow morning of the various agencies, bodies and ministers with responsibility for the River Shannon to discuss the … News • 05 Jan 16
Higgins to focus on migration during rest of term President Michael D Higgins has said he intends to focus on the issue of migration for the remainder of his presidency. News • 22 Oct 15
President to mark Berkeley tragedy on US trip President Michael D Higgins is making an eight-day trip to the west coast of the United States. News • 20 Oct 15
President calls for apology over social housing President Michael D Higgins has urged bodies such as the City and County Managers' Association to apologise publicly for not valuing social housing more in … News • 11 Sep 15
President Higgins in official visit to Turkey President Michael D Higgins begins his official visit to Turkey today. News • 23 Apr 15
President says we cannot be selective on NI past President Michael D Higgins has said that no one should receive special treatment when it comes to justice issues in Northern Ireland's past. News • 13 May 14
President thanks Britain for support during crisis President Michael D Higgins has said that Ireland was deeply grateful to Britain for the bilateral support it received in response to the economic crisis. News • 09 Apr 14