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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

President Michael D Higgins said the time for debate on the science of climate change has long passed

World on verge of 'ecological catastrophe' - Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has said the world and its people are at the precipice of a global ecological catastrophe.

Climate Change • 13 Nov 19

President Michael D Higgins met Irish troops serving in Lebanon

Higgins' visit to Lebanon border cancelled over unrest

President Michael D Higgins' planned visits to two of the Irish outposts situated on the border between Lebanon and Israel have been cancelled due to reports of violent protests in the region.

Politics • 18 Oct 19

The President said: 'We must look for solutions to problems that have endured far too long in this region'

President Higgins begins official visit to Lebanon

President Michael D Higgins has said Ireland "stands ready" to support efforts by the Lebanese government to create a vibrant economy compatible with climate change, sustainability and social cohesion.

Ireland • 17 Oct 19

President Michael D Higgins is on the third day of his State visit to the Mediterranean island

Higgins: Brexit should not damage Ireland-UK relations

President Higgins has said he believes the good relations that exist between Ireland and Britain will continue "no matter what happens" in relation to the ongoing Brexit negotiations.

Europe • 16 Oct 19

The visit will include a focus on the United Nations peace keeping mission, which established a buffer zone in 1974

President Higgins embarks on State visit to Cyprus

President Michael D Higgins will arrive in Cyprus today as he embarks on a three-day State visit to the eastern Mediterranean island.

Ireland • 13 Oct 19

Michael D Higgins said universities are aimed 'almost exclusively' towards preparing students for the global marketplace

Higgins critical of universities' focus on markets

The president has criticised "many universities" who he says now produce graduates who are "professionals" rather than "critically engaged citizens".

Education • 30 Sep 19

Michael D Higgins called on both sides in Israel to sit down and negotiate a peace agreement

President voices UN commitment, warns on climate change

President Michael D Higgins has warned that the cost of inaction on climate change would be catastrophic, during his address to the United Nations

Ireland • 26 Sep 19

President Michael D Higgins said the US decision was 'myopic and regressive'

US withdrawal from Paris Agreement 'myopic' - President

President Michael D Higgins has described the decision of the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on Climate Change as "profoundly myopic and regressive".

Ireland • 17 Sep 19

President Higgins said showing appreciation was not enough and that words must be matched with actions

Defence Forces should have 'sufficient' pay - Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has said members of the Defence Forces should have incomes that are sufficient to provide for themselves and their families.

Ireland • 12 Sep 19

Mike Pence said the Trump administration would press for the Good Friday Agreement to be respected

Pence calls for EU and UK to 'negotiate in good faith'

The US Vice President Mike Pence has called on both Ireland and the European Union to "negotiate in good faith" with the UK on Brexit.

Ireland • 03 Sep 19

Michael D Higgins spent €367,338 on his presidential campaign

Michael D Higgins tops spending in election for Áras

President Michael D Higgins spent more than any other candidate in the election which saw him returned to Áras an Uachtaráin last year.

Politics • 24 Jul 19

President Michael D Higgins greets well-wishers at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

President Higgins on three-day State visit to Germany

President Michael D Higgins is in Germany for a three-day State visit, the first such visit by an Irish head of State since 2008.

Europe • 03 Jul 19

Michael D Higgins at Arás an Uachtarán watches King Carl XVI Gustaf plant a tree

President Higgins hosts King of Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has laid a wreath at the Garden of Remembrance to honour all those who died for Irish Freedom.

Ireland • 23 May 19

Lyra McKee was shot dead by dissident republicans in Derry

Family's tribute to Lyra McKee ahead of her funeral

The family of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have paid tribute to her as "a best friend and confidante" on the eve of her funeral in Belfast.

Ireland • 24 Apr 19

Defence forces Captain Paul Conlon read the proclamation in front of the GPO

President leads 1916 Easter Rising military ceremony

The 1916 Easter Rising has been commemorated around the country today with a military ceremony on O'Connell Street in Dublin.

Ireland • 21 Apr 19

President Higgins called for the UK and Ireland to build on their links

President urges UK and Ireland to build on links

President Michael D Higgins has called for Britain and Ireland to build on their links as he hailed the "extraordinary connection" Liverpool has with this country.

Ireland • 13 Feb 19

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

Pot Look: Orders for Michael Tea Higgins cosies pour in

As President Michael D Higgins is preparing for another term in Áras an Uachtaráin, a woman in Tallaght is preparing for another term of Michael "Tea" Higgins tea cosy orders.

News Lens • 10 Nov 18

President Higgins returned to his political heartland tonight after receiving a resounding mandate for a second term in Áras an Uachtaráin

President addresses gathering of family, campaign team

President Michael D Higgins was in Galway for a private gathering with family, friends and members of his election campaign team.

Connacht • 05 Nov 18

Voting in the Presidential Election and referendum on blasphemy took place on Friday

Ten things of note from election and referendum votes

The Presidential Election has delivered a resounding result, with Michael D Higgins elected on the first count to serve a second term in Áras an Uachtaráin.

Presidential Election • 27 Oct 18

Michael D Higgins has served at almost every level of public life over the last five decades

Still turning up - Michael D Higgins in for 2nd term

With results in from across the country, Michael D Higgins has been elected for a second term as President of Ireland.

Presidential Election • 27 Oct 18

Seán Gallagher said he would deal with today's result before looking ahead

Gallagher does not rule out another run for Presidency

Presidential candidate Seán Gallagher has not ruled out running for the Presidency again, but has said that it was not a matter for today.

Presidential Election • 27 Oct 18

Exit poll: 61% think presidency term should be reduced

Further details have been released from yesterday's RTÉ exit poll which suggests that Michael D Higgins is on course for a second term as President of Ireland.

Presidential Election • 27 Oct 18