President Higgins returning to Ireland to consider IBRC legislation

Michael D Higgins has interrupted a trip to Italy to make himself available if the Oireachtas passes an IBRC bill tonight.

By Gavan Reilly Wednesday 6 Feb 2013, 9:15 PM

Feb 6th 2013, 9:15 PM 10,891 Views No Comments

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Image: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland

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THE PRESIDENT, Michael D Higgins, has left Italy and is returning to Ireland to make himself available to consider any legislation that may be presented to him.

The move comes as the Oireachtas arranges late-night sittings to consider legislation which would liquidate the former Anglo Irish Bank as part of a possible ECB deal on the promissory notes.

A spokeswoman for President Higgins said the President intended to return to Rome tomorrow morning.

The President departed Rome at 7:30pm local time for Fiumicino airport and Dublin, to make himself available on the possibility of there being legislation to consider.
He intends to return to Italy tomorrow and looks forward to meeting with President Napolitano tomorrow evening, and with the director-general of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, Jose Graziano da Silva.

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President Higgins returning to Ireland to consider IBRC legislation

Michael D Higgins has interrupted a trip to Italy to make himself available if the Oireachtas passes an IBRC bill tonight.