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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 served 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.
Jun 26, 2024 · Michael D. Higgins, Irish politician, human rights activist, university lecturer, and poet who served as president of Ireland (2011– ). By 2003, when he took over the leadership of the Labour Party, the diminutive Higgins had become something of a national icon, known to most people simply as ‘Michael D.’.
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.
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.
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Apr 13, 2023 · US President Joe Biden is due to meet his Irish counterpart Michael D. Higgins today as part of his trip to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
Feb 29, 2024 · Michael D Higgins became president in 2011 and was re-elected in November 2018. Irish President Michael D Higgins has been taken to hospital after feeling unwell, his office said. The 82-year-old...
Apr 18, 2021 · President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins is one of the most universally well-liked politicians in the Republic of Ireland, but who was he before he moved into Áras Uachtaráin? He celebrates...
