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President Michael D Higgins highlights impact of school bullying and youth violence

School bullying and youth violence can have profound and tragic consequences for those affected here in Kildare and around the world. President Michael D Higgins has issued a statement addressing this serious issue to mark International Day Against ...

05 Nov 2020 at 20:21

National News

Council of State meets to discuss constitutionality of Defence Bill

The advisory body of President Michael D Higgins has met to discuss the constitutionality of legislation contained in the Government’s Defence Bill. The meeting of the Council of State took place in Aras an Uachtarain to examine legislation to ...

15 Jul 2024 at 16:31

Election

'What a surprise' - People react to confirmation of General Election dates

Taoiseach Simon Harris has finally announced his intention to call the General Election this Friday, 8 November. The Taoiseach told RTE's Six One that he will call for the dissolution of the Dáil on Friday with the hopes of polling day taking ...

06 Nov 2024 at 20:45

National News

President urges people to 'reflect on the challenges that cast a dark shadow over our world'

MAR Uachtarán na hÉireann, as President of Ireland, may I send my warmest wishes for a peaceful and Happy Christmas and New Year to you all. This Christmas, we are conscious that across the world there are many people facing the most ...

20 Dec 2023 at 11:46

National News

WATCH: President reflects on pandemic and reaches out to Ukraine in St Patrick's Day speech

President Michael D Higgins has called for unity and an end to violence in Ukraine in his st Patrick's Day speech. In his address, the President said "a dark shadow has now been cast across our world as we witness the unfolding ...

17 Mar 2022 at 11:43

National News

President Michael D Higgins to remain in hospital for weekend

President Michael D Higgins is to remain in hospital over the weekend, it has been confirmed. A statement issued on Friday evening read: "President Michael D. Higgins has thanked the public for the outpouring of well wishes ...

01 Mar 2024 at 17:54

National News

President Higgins expresses 'deepest sympathies' following passing of Pope Francis

President Michael D. Higgins has expressed "profound sadness" to learn of the passing of Pope Francis. Pop Francis passed away in Vatican City on Eater Monday, the 21st of April 2025. READ MORE: RIP: Search for missing ...

22 Apr 2025 at 08:22

National News

Fleadh Cheoil musical festival returns after two-year absence

Ireland’s largest traditional musical festival, the Fleadh Cheoil, has returned after a two-year absence. President Michael D Higgins formally opened the celebration of music, dance, song and storytelling in Mullingar,...

31 Jul 2022 at 20:45

National News

President Michael D Higgins confirms he had a 'mild stroke'

President Michael D Higgins has confirmed he had a stroke during the recent health scare which resulted in him being hospitalised in early March. A statement at that time released by the President’s office described ...

24 Apr 2024 at 10:28

National News

President leads tributes following death of former minister Niamh Bhreathnach

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes following the death of former education minister Niamh Bhreathnach. Ms Bhreathnach, who was 77, was formerly a Labour Party TD for Dun Laoghaire. She was best known as ...

06 Feb 2023 at 17:36

National News

Irish president to meet Pope Francis in Vatican

Irish president Michael D Higgins will meet Pope Francis during a private audience in the pontiff’s library at the Vatican on Thursday. It is anticipated that President Higgins will discuss a number of issues of ...

19 Oct 2023 at 00:01

National News

President Higgins officially accepts resignation of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach

President Michael D. Higgins has officially accepted the resignation of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach. The former Taoiseach - who is still TD for Dublin West - arrived at Áras an Uachtaráin today (April 8) where ...

08 Apr 2024 at 20:14

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