Policies must ensure 'respect for migrants' President Michael D Higgins has said that Ireland's migration policies must confront the challenge of ensuring respect for the migrant and the vulnerability of those who are displaced. News • 13 Oct 14
Policies must ensure 'respect for migrants' President Michael D Higgins has said that Ireland's migration policies must confront the challenge of ensuring respect for the migrant and the vulnerability of those who are displaced. News • 13 Oct 14
Freedom of Limerick for President Higgins President Michael D Higgins has been presented with the Freedom of Limerick at a ceremony in the city this afternoon. News • 29 Sep 14
Freedom of Limerick for President Higgins President Michael D Higgins has been presented with the Freedom of Limerick at a ceremony in the city this afternoon. News • 29 Sep 14
President Higgins returns after UK State visit President Michael D Higgins has arrived back in Ireland following his State visit to the UK. News • 11 Apr 14
President Higgins returns after UK State visit President Michael D Higgins has arrived back in Ireland following his State visit to the UK. News • 11 Apr 14
Details of President's British visit announced Buckingham Palace and Áras an Uachtaráin have given details of the four-day visit by President Michael D Higgins to Britain next month. News • 26 Mar 14
Details of President's British visit announced Buckingham Palace and Áras an Uachtaráin have given details of the four-day visit by President Michael D Higgins to Britain next month. News • 26 Mar 14
President Higgins appoints new adviser Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust Liam Herrick has been appointed as an adviser to President Michael D Higgins. News • 20 Jan 14
President Higgins appoints new adviser Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust Liam Herrick has been appointed as an adviser to President Michael D Higgins. News • 20 Jan 14
Kenny discusses London event for State visit Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that an appropriate event will be held in London during President Michael D Higgins's State visit to Britain in April to reflect cultural ties. News • 16 Jan 14
Kenny discusses London event for State visit Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that an appropriate event will be held in London during President Michael D Higgins's State visit to Britain in April to reflect cultural ties. News • 16 Jan 14
Robinson welcomes planned State visit to Britain Former president Mary Robinson has described the invitation issued by Britain's Queen to President Michael D Higgins as a chance for Ireland and Britain to heal the wounds of the past. News • 18 Nov 13
Robinson welcomes planned State visit to Britain Former president Mary Robinson has described the invitation issued by Britain's Queen to President Michael D Higgins as a chance for Ireland and Britain to heal the wounds of the past. News • 18 Nov 13
President Higgins on Central America visits President Higgins has begun a twelve-day visit to Central America where he due to carry out engagements in Mexico, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. News • 19 Oct 13
President Higgins on Central America visits President Higgins has begun a twelve-day visit to Central America where he due to carry out engagements in Mexico, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. News • 19 Oct 13
President convenes Council of State over bill A meeting of the Council of State has been held by President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin to consider the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill. News • 29 Jul 13
President convenes Council of State over bill A meeting of the Council of State has been held by President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin to consider the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill. News • 29 Jul 13
President says crisis threatening EU democracy President Michael D Higgins has warned against the dangers of the economic crisis undermining democracy in the EU. News • 06 Jun 13
President says crisis threatening EU democracy President Michael D Higgins has warned against the dangers of the economic crisis undermining democracy in the EU. News • 06 Jun 13
President Higgins making official visit to Croatia President Michael D Higgins began a State visit to Croatia today, where he will focus on strengthening the cultural and economic ties between Croatia and Ireland. News • 05 Jun 13
President Higgins making official visit to Croatia President Michael D Higgins began a State visit to Croatia today, where he will focus on strengthening the cultural and economic ties between Croatia and Ireland. News • 05 Jun 13
President Higgins expected to visit Queen in 2014 President Michael D Higgins is expected to visit Britain's Queen Elizabeth II next year. News • 14 May 13
President Higgins expected to visit Queen in 2014 President Michael D Higgins is expected to visit Britain's Queen Elizabeth II next year. News • 14 May 13
President Higgins addresses UNESCO delegates President Michael D Higgins is due to give an address to UNESCO delegates on the second day of his official visit to France. News • 19 Feb 13
President Higgins addresses UNESCO delegates President Michael D Higgins is due to give an address to UNESCO delegates on the second day of his official visit to France. News • 19 Feb 13
President says 'certainty' needed in abortion laws President Michael D Higgins has said “certainty” is required from any abortion legislation which may be introduced in Ireland, when it comes to medical practice and women's lives. News • 18 Feb 13
President says 'certainty' needed in abortion laws President Michael D Higgins has said “certainty” is required from any abortion legislation which may be introduced in Ireland, when it comes to medical practice and women's lives. News • 18 Feb 13