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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Michael_DMichael D. Higgins - Wikipedia

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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.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Michael-D-HigginsMichael D. Higgins | Biography, Facts, Party, & Age | Britannica

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   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.’.

4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesMichael D Higgins: Irish president due to leave hospital in ...

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   Mar 4, 2024 · The 82-year-old leader was admitted on Thursday after feeling unwell and is expected to return to his residence on Thursday. He has a "mild transient weakness" but no serious or long-term concerns, his office said.

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6. president.ie › en › the-presidentThe President | Michael D Higgins | President of Ireland

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   Nov 11, 2011 · Learn about the life and achievements of Michael D. Higgins, the ninth and current President of Ireland. He is a former Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht, a human rights advocate, a poet and a writer.

7. www.bbc.com › news › articlesIrish Council of State examines defence bill - BBC

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   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.

8. www.bbc.com › news › articlesMichael D Higgins: Irish President hospitalised after feeling ...

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   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 ...

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   Who is Michael Higgins?

   • A passionate political voice, a poet and writer, academic and statesman, human rights advocate, promoter of inclusive citizenship and champion of creativity within Irish society, Michael D. Higgins has previously served at almost every level of public life in Ireland, including as Ireland’s first Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht.

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   Who was John Higgins?

   • Higgins was born on 18 April 1941 in Limerick. His father, John Higgins, was from Ballycar, County Clare, and was a lieutenant with the Charleville Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Cork Brigade of the Irish Republican Army. John, along with his two brothers Peter and Michael, had been active participants in the Irish War of Independence.

   Michael D. Higgins - Wikipedia

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   Who is Dr Higgins?

   • Dr. Higgins brings to the position an extensive and distinguished background as an experienced academic leader, celebrated author and lecturer. Dr. Higgins, a native Torontonian, is abiographer, author, columnist and scholar.

   Dr. Michael W. Higgins – New Interim President and Vice-Chancellor - St

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   Does Michael D Higgins think economists are out of touch?

   • "Kathy Sheridan: Michael D Higgins thinks economists are out of touch. They could say the same of him". The Irish Times. Retrieved 14 May 2023. ^ a b c Leahy, Pat (30 April 2023). "Senator defends President Michael D Higgins after economists disparage speech". The Irish Times. Retrieved 14 May 2023. ^ McGee, Harry (2 May 2023).

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10. www.thejournal.ie › defence-bill-council-of-statePresident to meet with Council of State to assess if Defence ...

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    1 day ago · At the meeting in Áras an Uachtaráin today, the question President Michael D Higgins will ask the Council of State to consider is: “Whether the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 should be referred ...