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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.
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.’.
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 ...
3 days 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 ...
