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Michael Daniel Higgins (Irish: Mícheál Dónal Ó hUigínn; born 18 April 1941) is an Irish politician, poet, broadcaster and sociologist who has been serving as the ninth president of Ireland since 2011. Entering national politics through the Labour Party, he served as a senator from 1973 to 1977 having been nominated by the Taoiseach.
3 days ago · Irish President Michael D Higgins, having "given careful consideration", has signed a bill that contained changes in relation to the Defence Forces, his office has said. The Irish Council of State ...
Jun 26, 2024 · Michael D. Higgins (born April 18, 1941, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland) is an Irish politician, human rights activist, university lecturer, and poet who served as president of Ireland from 2011. At age five Higgins was separated from his parents, whose struggle to make ends meet was partly the product of his father’s ill health.
Mar 4, 2024 · Irish President Michael D Higgins is expected to remain in hospital until Thursday and to make a full recovery, a spokesperson has said. Mr Higgins has been in hospital since last Thursday.
Nov 11, 2011 · As Ireland’s first Minister for the Arts in 1993-97, Michael D. Higgins’ achievements included the reinvigoration of the Irish film industry, the establishment of Teilifís na Gaeilge, now TG4, and the repeal of censorship under Section 31 of the Broadcasting Acts.
President Michael D Higgins has concerns about two sections of the bill. Others have warned that the proposed law could prevent them criticising government policy.
Feb 29, 2024 · Irish President Michael D Higgins has been taken to hospital after feeling unwell, his office said. The 82-year-old was assessed by doctors at his home, the presidential residence, Áras an ...
Mar 4, 2024 · Irish President Michael D Higgins is expected to remain in hospital until Thursday and to make a full recovery, a spokesperson has said. Mr Higgins has been in hospital since last Thursday....
Feb 29, 2024 · President Michael D Higgins will remain in hospital overnight after he was admitted on Thursday evening, having complained of feeling unwell. An ambulance was sent to Áras an Uachtaráin, and...
Mar 1, 2024 · LONDON (AP) — Irish President Michael Higgins was expected to spend the weekend in the hospital as a precaution after he felt ill, his office said Friday. Higgins, 82, was admitted to St James’s Hospital on Thursday after feeling unwell.
