# michael-d-higgins - Tuesday 2 August, 2022
# Statement
# Statement
The wife of president Michael D Higgins courted controversy after she wrote a letter in the Irish Times calling for ceasefire negotiations.
# Criticism
# Criticism
A spokesperson for Michael D Higgins said the president has been “unequivocal in his condemnation” of Russia’s invasion.
# michael-d-higgins - Monday 1 August, 2022
# Ukraine
# Ukraine
A recent letter written by Sabina Higgins to the Irish Times has been criticised over the past few days.
# michael-d-higgins - Saturday 30 July, 2022
# Russian Invasion
# Russian Invasion
Sabina Higgins, in a letter to the Irish Times, called for both Ukraine and Russia to “agree to a ceasefire and negotiations”.
# michael-d-higgins - Wednesday 13 July, 2022
# Catherine Corless
# Catherine Corless
The legislation will also allow for the excavation and reburial of remains at the sites of other former institutions.
# michael-d-higgins - Thursday 30 June, 2022
# Birth Information Bill
# Birth Information Bill
The Bill provides for the release of an adopted person’s birth certificate and early life information.
# michael-d-higgins - Friday 17 June, 2022
# Your Say
# Your Say
President Michael D Higgins ’ has described Ireland’s housing crisis as a “disaster”.
# michael-d-higgins - Wednesday 15 June, 2022
# Housing
# Housing
President Michael D Higgins ’ has described Ireland’s housing crisis as a “disaster”.
# michael-d-higgins - Tuesday 14 June, 2022
# Michael D Higgins
# Michael D Higgins
He was speaking at the opening of a centre for homeless people in Kildare.
# michael-d-higgins - Wednesday 8 June, 2022
# Visit
# Visit
Starmer will meet Taoiseach Micheál Martin and President Michael D Higgins during the visit.
# michael-d-higgins - Thursday 5 May, 2022
# Social Media
# Social Media
Billionaire Elon Musk last week began the process of acquiring Twitter for $44 billion.
# michael-d-higgins - Saturday 30 April, 2022
# Michael D Higgins
# Michael D Higgins
The Right To Know Group brought proceedings after it failed to get certain information following two separate requests to the Office of Secretary General to the President.
# michael-d-higgins - Saturday 9 April, 2022
# Eire 6
# Eire 6
The EIRE 6 sign was one of 83 aerial recognition signs built around the Irish coast during the Second World War.
# michael-d-higgins - Sunday 20 March, 2022
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
An oak tree will be planted as a lasting memorial to victims of the pandemic.
# michael-d-higgins - Thursday 17 March, 2022
# Uachtarán Na HÉireann
# Uachtarán Na HÉireann
Higgins said the sacrifices made by frontline workers across society during the pandemic should not be forgotten.
# michael-d-higgins - Friday 4 March, 2022
# Áras An Uachtaráin
# Áras An Uachtaráin
The President is isolating and will continue to work from home.
# michael-d-higgins - Sunday 30 January, 2022
# 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Relatives of those killed and injured on Bloody Sunday attended a remembrance walk to honour those who died Micheál Martin took part in the remembrance walk and laid a wreath at a ceremony held afterwards President Higgins will later say the tragic events of 50 years ago today "reverberated across this island and around the world"
# michael-d-higgins - Saturday 15 January, 2022
# RIP
# RIP
Fellow journalists and those employed by the station paid tribute to their former colleague today on social media.
# michael-d-higgins - Friday 24 December, 2021
# Christmas Address
# Christmas Address
Uachtarán na hÉireann used his Christmas address to praise people for their “deep commitment to others”.
# michael-d-higgins - Thursday 16 December, 2021
# John Twiss
# John Twiss
The pardon will be the fifth Presidential pardon since 1937 and the third posthumous pardon.
# michael-d-higgins - Tuesday 2 November, 2021
# Derry
# Derry
She visited several venues across Co Derry today.
# michael-d-higgins - Thursday 7 October, 2021
# The North
# The North
Last month, President Michael D Higgins announced he had declined his invitation.
# michael-d-higgins - Friday 24 September, 2021
# Criticism
# Criticism
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has criticised Michael D Higgins .
# michael-d-higgins - Friday 17 September, 2021
# Your Say
# Your Say
Michael D Higgins said that the event was a political one and could not attend.
# michael-d-higgins - Thursday 26 August, 2021
# Le Tour
# Le Tour
The visit is part of the French President’s pledge to travel to the capitals of all 27 EU states.
# michael-d-higgins - Friday 20 August, 2021
# Bleu Et Vert
# Bleu Et Vert
His time in Áras an Úachtaráin will also feature “a meeting with a number of prominent writers and thinkers”
# michael-d-higgins - Thursday 12 August, 2021
# Paralympics Ireland
# Paralympics Ireland
The 29 athletes representing Ireland at the Paralympics in Japan will compete in nine sports.
# michael-d-higgins - Sunday 1 August, 2021
# Tokyo2020
# Tokyo2020
The Belfast boxer was forced to withdraw from the semi-final of the men’s welterweight competition due to injury.
# michael-d-higgins - Thursday 29 July, 2021
# Unprecedented
# Unprecedented
The Ceann Comhairle and Cathaoirleach have said they “appreciated the concerns” raised by President Higgins.
# michael-d-higgins - Friday 23 July, 2021
# Violence
# Violence
Anti-lockdown groups on social media and Telegram channels criticised the signing of the law which paves the way for indoor dining.
# CLIMATE ACTION BILL
# CLIMATE ACTION BILL
“Today is a landmark day,” said Green Party leader Eamon Ryan.
# michael-d-higgins - Wednesday 21 July, 2021
# Indoor Dining
# Indoor Dining
A government statement said good indoor ventilation is “essential”.
# michael-d-higgins - Wednesday 14 July, 2021
# Rip-off
# Rip-off
Penalties including a fine of up to €100,000 or up to two years imprisonment face anyone caught defying the Sale of Tickets Bill 2021.
# michael-d-higgins - Saturday 10 July, 2021
# Problem Gambling
# Problem Gambling
President Higgins said debate around gambling in Ireland is to be welcomed.
# michael-d-higgins - Friday 9 July, 2021
# Rent Pressure Zones
# Rent Pressure Zones
All rent increases will now be made in line with the nation’s inflation rate.
# michael-d-higgins - Saturday 1 May, 2021
# May Day
# May Day
In a video address, he called for carers to be recognised as essential in the post-pandemic world.
# michael-d-higgins - Thursday 8 April, 2021
# Travelling Community
# Travelling Community
The President was speaking on International Traveller and Roma Day.
# michael-d-higgins - Monday 5 April, 2021
# Music
# Music
Dr Dunne also trained some of Ireland’s best known classical singers.
# michael-d-higgins - Sunday 4 April, 2021
# GPO
# GPO
Events were restricted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
# michael-d-higgins - Monday 22 March, 2021
# Jab Done
# Jab Done
“President Higgins and Sabina were grateful to receive their first Covid-19 vaccination from their local GP.”
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