Halawa raised as Coptic leader meets President Higgins President Michael D Higgins has commiserated with the leader of Coptic Orthodox leader Pope Tawadros II over the recent killings of scores of his followers in bombings by Islamist extremists. Ireland • 18 May 17
Halawa raised as Coptic leader meets President Higgins President Michael D Higgins has commiserated with the leader of Coptic Orthodox leader Pope Tawadros II over the recent killings of scores of his followers in bombings by Islamist extremists. Ireland • 18 May 17
President Higgins holds talks with Raúl Castro President Michael D Higgins discussed human rights with Cuban President Raúl Castro during the first day of his State visit. News • 16 Feb 17
President Higgins holds talks with Raúl Castro President Michael D Higgins discussed human rights with Cuban President Raúl Castro during the first day of his State visit. News • 16 Feb 17
President continues Latin America trip in Cuba President Michael D Higgins will hold a private meeting with the Cuban president as he becomes the first Irish head of State to visit Cuba. News • 15 Feb 17
President continues Latin America trip in Cuba President Michael D Higgins will hold a private meeting with the Cuban president as he becomes the first Irish head of State to visit Cuba. News • 15 Feb 17
President Higgins visits FARC camp in Colombia President Michael D Higgins said that Ireland will continue to support the Colombian peace process as it is of worldwide importance. News • 12 Feb 17
President Higgins visits FARC camp in Colombia President Michael D Higgins said that Ireland will continue to support the Colombian peace process as it is of worldwide importance. News • 12 Feb 17
President Higgins begins State visit to Peru President Michael D Higgins has officially begun his tour of South America with a visit to the Peruvian capital, Lima. News • 08 Feb 17
President Higgins begins State visit to Peru President Michael D Higgins has officially begun his tour of South America with a visit to the Peruvian capital, Lima. News • 08 Feb 17
President Higgins to begin visit to Latin America President Michael D Higgins is to begin a 12-day visit to Latin America, which will include official engagements in Peru, Colombia and Cuba. News • 07 Feb 17
President Higgins to begin visit to Latin America President Michael D Higgins is to begin a 12-day visit to Latin America, which will include official engagements in Peru, Colombia and Cuba. News • 07 Feb 17
Young scientists showcase projects at RDS Some 50,000 people are set to attend the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, which was officially opened by President Michael D Higgins in Dublin today. News • 11 Jan 17
Young scientists showcase projects at RDS Some 50,000 people are set to attend the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, which was officially opened by President Michael D Higgins in Dublin today. News • 11 Jan 17
50,000 expected to visit young scientist show 50,000 people are set to attend the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, which will be officially opened by President Michael D Higgins in Dublin today. bt young scientist • 11 Jan 17
50,000 expected to visit young scientist show 50,000 people are set to attend the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, which will be officially opened by President Michael D Higgins in Dublin today. bt young scientist • 11 Jan 17
President responds to criticism of Castro remarks President Michael D Higgins has rejected suggestions that he neglected human rights concerns when making a statement after the death of former Cuban president Fidel Castro. News • 27 Nov 16
President responds to criticism of Castro remarks President Michael D Higgins has rejected suggestions that he neglected human rights concerns when making a statement after the death of former Cuban president Fidel Castro. News • 27 Nov 16
Higgins among world leaders paying Castro tributes President Michael D Higgins and other world leaders have paid tribute to Fidel Castro following the former Cuban president's death. News • 26 Nov 16
Higgins among world leaders paying Castro tributes President Michael D Higgins and other world leaders have paid tribute to Fidel Castro following the former Cuban president's death. News • 26 Nov 16
Olympics exposed 'serious issues' for Ireland President Michael D Higgins has said this year's Olympic Games had exposed serious issues for Ireland on doping and sports administration. News • 28 Aug 16
Olympics exposed 'serious issues' for Ireland President Michael D Higgins has said this year's Olympic Games had exposed serious issues for Ireland on doping and sports administration. News • 28 Aug 16
Events held to honour fallen Irish soldiers President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Enda Kenny were among the attendees at the National Day of Commemoration ceremony in Dublin today. News • 10 Jul 16
Events held to honour fallen Irish soldiers President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Enda Kenny were among the attendees at the National Day of Commemoration ceremony in Dublin today. News • 10 Jul 16
Humphreys attending Somme centenary events Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys is visiting France to attend a series of commemorative events to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. News • 30 Jun 16
Humphreys attending Somme centenary events Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys is visiting France to attend a series of commemorative events to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. News • 30 Jun 16
Ireland fans to get Paris medal for sportsmanship The Mayor of Paris has announced she will award the Medal of the City of Paris to Republic of Ireland football fans for their sportsmanship. News • 29 Jun 16
Ireland fans to get Paris medal for sportsmanship The Mayor of Paris has announced she will award the Medal of the City of Paris to Republic of Ireland football fans for their sportsmanship. News • 29 Jun 16
President warns of dangers of 'divisive debates' President Michael D Higgins has said the growth in populist politics in Europe and America poses huge challenges for democracy. News • 29 Jun 16
President warns of dangers of 'divisive debates' President Michael D Higgins has said the growth in populist politics in Europe and America poses huge challenges for democracy. News • 29 Jun 16
President says poverty 'greatest human failure' President Michael D Higgins has described the failure of the international community to address hunger and poverty as the "greatest moral failing of humanity". News • 27 Oct 15
President says poverty 'greatest human failure' President Michael D Higgins has described the failure of the international community to address hunger and poverty as the "greatest moral failing of humanity". News • 27 Oct 15
President raises issue of undocumented Irish in US President Michael D Higgins has said he is constantly raising the issue of the undocumented Irish in the United States. News • 27 Oct 15
President raises issue of undocumented Irish in US President Michael D Higgins has said he is constantly raising the issue of the undocumented Irish in the United States. News • 27 Oct 15
President Higgins meets Italian counterpart President Michael D Higgins has meet his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella in Rome. News • 17 Jun 15
President Higgins meets Italian counterpart President Michael D Higgins has meet his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella in Rome. News • 17 Jun 15
President Higgins visits Expo 2015 in Milan President Michael D Higgins, who is on a three-day official visit to Italy, has officially opened the Irish National Day at Expo 2015 in Milan. News • 16 Jun 15
President Higgins visits Expo 2015 in Milan President Michael D Higgins, who is on a three-day official visit to Italy, has officially opened the Irish National Day at Expo 2015 in Milan. News • 16 Jun 15
President Higgins praises Irish peacekeepers President Michael D Higgins has praised the work of Irish peacekeepers around the world. News • 28 Apr 15
President Higgins praises Irish peacekeepers President Michael D Higgins has praised the work of Irish peacekeepers around the world. News • 28 Apr 15
President Higgins attends Gallipoli WWI memorial President Michael D Higgins along with Britain's Prince Charles and Prince Harry are in Gallipoli in western Turkey for the centenary commemorations of the World War I campaign there. News • 24 Apr 15
President Higgins attends Gallipoli WWI memorial President Michael D Higgins along with Britain's Prince Charles and Prince Harry are in Gallipoli in western Turkey for the centenary commemorations of the World War I campaign there. News • 24 Apr 15
President becomes gender equality champion President Michael D Higgins has accepted an invitation from the United Nations to become one of ten global champions of its HeForShe campaign for gender equality. News • 20 Feb 15
President becomes gender equality champion President Michael D Higgins has accepted an invitation from the United Nations to become one of ten global champions of its HeForShe campaign for gender equality. News • 20 Feb 15
China's Xi accepts invitation for Irish visit Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation from President Michael D Higgins to visit Ireland. News • 09 Dec 14
China's Xi accepts invitation for Irish visit Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation from President Michael D Higgins to visit Ireland. News • 09 Dec 14
We must deal with the past in a fair way -Higgins President Higgins has spoken of the importance of finding "a fair and comprehensive way" in dealing with the past as we continue through 'a decade of commemorations' in Ireland. News • 11 Nov 14
We must deal with the past in a fair way -Higgins President Higgins has spoken of the importance of finding "a fair and comprehensive way" in dealing with the past as we continue through 'a decade of commemorations' in Ireland. News • 11 Nov 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 the birth of one of its most celebrated literary figures. News • 27 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 the birth of one of its most celebrated literary figures. News • 27 Oct 14
