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President Michael D Higgins described the ongoing conflict as a "tragic period" in the world's history

President: Gaza conflict 'realm of non-accountability'

President Michael D Higgins has said the conflict in Gaza is at the "realm of non-accountability", describing the ongoing conflict as a "tragic period" in the world's history.

Ireland • 23 Aug

President Michael D Higgins said he wanted to reflect on the 'themes' of his time in Áras an Uachtaráin over the last 14 years

Higgins calls for solidarity in St Patrick's Day message

President Michael D Higgins has called for a "renewed sense of solidarity" in his final St Patrick's Day message.

Ireland • 14 Mar

Pope Francis and Michael D Higgins discussed a range of issues

Pope Francis meets President Higgins in Vatican

President Michael D Higgins has said Pope Francis faces grave difficulties in the institution of which he is head but "his heart is in the right place".

Ireland • 19 Oct 23

President Michael Higgins delivering a speech at the event in Italy

President criticises von der Leyen over Israel comments

President Michael D Higgins has strongly criticised the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen for comments on the Middle East conflict which she made on a visit to Israel last Friday.

Ireland • 17 Oct 23

Micheál Martin said the forum is not a binary discussion on neutrality and that the Government has been clear that it does not intend to change Ireland's policy of military neutrality (File photo)

Tánaiste defends forum after President's comments

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has defended his decision to convene the Government's Consultative Forum on International Security after criticism from President Michael D Higgins, who said Ireland is "playing with fire" during a dangerous period of "drift" in foreign policy.

Politics • 18 Jun 23

President Michael D Higgins thanked people for welcoming Ukrainian refugees to Ireland

President condemns racism in St Patrick's Day message

President Michael D Higgins has highlighted and condemned racism in his message to mark St Patrick's Day.

Ireland • 16 Mar 23

President Micheal D Higgins said Queen Elizabeth had a better understanding of the past than some current politicians

Britain's queen consistently aimed for peace - Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has reflected on British-Irish relations and his hope for the future of the two countries following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

Ireland • 10 Sep 22

President Michael D Higgins is on a three day State visit to Malta, a country which is struggling to deal with the migrant issue

President Higgins in call over migrant crisis

President Michael D Higgins has called for shared responsibility and additional resources in response to the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.

Ireland • 13 May 22

President Michael D Higgins with George Vella, the President of Malta

President Higgins in climate warning during Malta visit

President Michael D Higgins begins a State visit to Malta, the first such visit to the Mediterranean island by an Irish head of State since 2006.

Ireland • 12 May 22

President Michael D Higgins met Austrian President Alexander Van Der Bellen at Vienna's Hofburg Palace

President Higgins says it's time for neutrality debate

President Michael D Higgins has said it is time to have well informed debate in Irish society about Ireland's neutrality, in the wake of the war in Ukraine, as he called for an accelerated timetable for EU membership for Ukraine.

Ireland • 06 Apr 22

President Higgins and his wife Sabina at Christmas 2020 (Pic: Rolling News)

President Higgins remembers those lost to Covid-19

President Michael D Higgins has extended his deepest sympathies to all those who have lost loved ones to Covid-19 in 2021.

Christmas • 24 Dec 21

Michael D Higgins spoke about the centenary event during a visit to Rome

President: Title of NI event is not 'neutral statement'

President Michael D Higgins has said the title of a church service in Armagh next month marking the centenary of Northern Ireland "isn't a neutral statement politically".

Ireland • 17 Sep 21

Michael D Higgins said 'the evidence of the damage being inflicted is so obvious and should be a concern to us all'

Serious questions over gambling advertising - President

President Michael D Higgins has said there are serious questions to be answered about the level of sports betting advertising in the media.

Ireland • 10 Jul 21

President Higgins spoke about the Famine as a defining moment in Irish history

President attends National Famine Commemoration

President Michael D Higgins has said Irish people "can understand so well" the events unfolding in the Middle East as they commemorate The Famine.

Ireland • 16 May 21

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina light a candle to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the disaster (Pic: @PresidentIRL

President Higgins leads Chernobyl commemoration

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have led a global candle lighting ceremony to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear accident.

Ireland • 26 Apr 21

President Michael D Higgins with Prince Phillip during the 2014 State visit to the UK

President Higgins leads Irish tributes to Prince Philip

President Michael D Higgins has conveyed his condolences to Britain's Queen Elizabeth on the death of her husband Prince Philip.

UK • 12 Apr 21

President Michael D Higgins said events between 1912-1922 were 'integral' in shaping the nation

President urges respect for different historical views

President Michael D Higgins has urged respect for different perspectives on the events of the decade of commemorations in order to facilitate a more authentic shared history and post-sectarian hopes for the future.

Ireland • 04 Dec 20

President Higgins was addressing public service union Forsa's online annual conference (File pic)

President criticises the 'erosion' of workers' rights

President Michael D Higgins has described the battle for decent work as one of the defining struggles of our times, and called for the contribution of essential workers during the pandemic to be valued.

Ireland • 19 Nov 20

Michael D Higgins said defeating the virus requires 'positive commitments from us all'

President: Let's do our almighty best to suppress virus

President Michael D Higgins has urged people to do their "almighty best" and redouble their efforts to avoid infection in a special message released six months after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic.

Coronavirus • 10 Sep 20

President Higgins laid a wreath to honour those who died

President Higgins leads 1916 Rising commemoration

President Michael D Higgins has led a televised commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising from Áras an Uachtaráin.

Ireland • 12 Apr 20

Betty Williams pictured at an event for Nobel Laureates in 2014

President pays tribute to peace activist Betty Williams

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to peace activist Betty Williams, who has died aged 76.

Ireland • 19 Mar 20

In his annual St Patrick's Day message President Michael D Higggins recalls the life and legacy of Ireland's patron saint

President urges Irish to show St Patrick's 'solidarity'

President Michael D Higgins has called on Irish people to take inspiration from St Patrick and show "solidarity and concern for our fellow citizens" as the country battles the coronavirus outbreak.

Ireland • 17 Mar 20

Total expenditure by Áras an Uachtaráin was up by €66,000 last year compared to 2018

People over 100 contributes to Áras spending rise

An increase in the number of citizens who reached the age of 100 partly led to a rise in expenditure by Áras an Uachtaráin last year.

Ireland • 04 Mar 20

Gogan had 'indelible impact on Irish music' - President

President Michael D Higgins has said people all over Ireland are greatly saddened at the death of "legendary broadcaster" Larry Gogan.

Larry Gogan • 07 Jan 20

President Higgins with his dogs Bród and Síoda as he delivers his Christmas and New Year's Day message in Áras an Uachtaráin

Focus on climate, emigration in President's message

Climate change and emigration are among the issues in focus in the Christmas and New Year's message by President Michael D Higgins.

Ireland • 23 Dec 19