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 … Biodiversity • 22 May 20
Relations more important after Brexit, says Higgins President Michael D Higgins has said that Ireland and the UK will be working closer together after Brexit. UK • 12 Feb 19
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
Presidential vote sought to challenge 'cosy consensus' Minister of State for Disability Issues Finian McGrath has described calls for a second term for President Michael D Higgins without an election taking place … Politics • 02 Jul 18
President Higgins visits refugee camp in Greece President Michael D Higgins met with asylum seekers and refugees at a centre in Athens on the final day of his state visit to Greece. News • 24 Feb 18
Higgins signs Bill allowing drink sales on Good Friday The Bill allowing pubs to sell alcohol on Good Friday has been signed into law by President Michael D Higgins. Politics • 31 Jan 18
Funeral of Peter Sutherland takes place in Dublin President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar were among the mourners at the funeral of former attorney general and EU commissioner Peter Sutherland in … News • 11 Jan 18
President Higgins remembers Christchurch quake victims President Michael D Higgins has visited Christchurch in New Zealand to witness the reconstruction efforts following the devastating February 2011 earthquake. News • 26 Oct 17
Ireland to open embassy in New Zealand The Government has confirmed that it plans to open an embassy in New Zealand. Ireland • 24 Oct 17
President Higgins to travel to New Zealand President Michael D Higgins is due to arrive in New Zealand today for a week-long State visit, following his last engagements in Australia. News • 23 Oct 17
President says no return to hard border is vital President Michael D Higgins has said that it is vital that there is no return to a hard border between the north and south, when … News • 20 Oct 17
President emphasises Irish exporters' role in recovery President Michael D Higgins has emphasised the role Irish exporters have played in the economic recovery, as he continues his State visit to Australia. News • 17 Oct 17
President Higgins leads tributes to Liam Cosgrave President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to former taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Liam Cosgrave, who passed away last night aged 97. Ireland • 05 Oct 17
Political leaders in tributes to Liam Cosgrave President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to former taoiseach Liam Cosgrave who passed away this evening aged 97. News • 05 Oct 17
President pays tribute to Irish soccer team President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to the Irish soccer team after their dramatic 1-0 win over world champions Germany at the Aviva Stadium … News • 09 Oct 15
Higgins pays tribute to bombing victims' families President Michael D Higgins has spoken of the sense of grief and sadness felt by the Irish people following the 1993 Warrington bombing carried out … News • 22 Jul 15
President criticises rising job insecurity President Michael D Higgins has criticised the rise of a new class of people trapped in job insecurity following the recent financial crisis. News • 26 Feb 15
Carers honoured by President Higgins in Dublin Twenty-one long-term carers have been honoured by President Michael D Higgins at a ceremony in Dublin today. News • 11 Feb 15
President Higgins gives Christmas address In his Christmas and New Year message, President Michael D Higgins has offered wishes to everyone in Ireland as well as all of the Irish … News • 21 Dec 14
President visits monastery on state visit to China On the sixth day of his state visit to China, President Michael D Higgins has visited a Buddhist monastery and taken a boat ride on … News • 13 Dec 14
President Higgins in China for State visit President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins have arrived in Beijing for the start of a week-long State visit to China. News • 08 Dec 14
President Higgins addresses unrest in South Sudan President Higgins has said that a resolution to the ongoing conflict in South Sudan is crucial, if a major humanitarian crisis is to be halted. News • 06 Nov 14
Higgins urges international help to tackle Ebola President Michael D Higgins has called on the international community to provide all assistance possible to African countries currently tackling the Ebola outbreak. News • 02 Nov 14
President Higgins thanks people for support President Michael D Higgins has thanked the Irish people for "the sheer warmth of support" they have shown him in his three years in office. News • 28 Oct 14
Higgins pays tribute to poet Dylan Thomas in Wales President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to Dylan Thomas, calling him "one of the great giants of poetry" as Wales celebrates the centenary of … News • 27 Oct 14
