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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.
Nov 11, 2011 · 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.
President Higgins' work highlighting the powerful and transformative role of art and creativity in Irish society.
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.
Sep 24, 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.’.
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 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.
Mar 1, 2024 · President of Ireland Michael D Higgins is "in excellent spirits" but will remain in hospital overnight after he reported feeling unwell. The 82-year-old was taken for tests in Dublin after being assessed by a doctor at his official residence in the capital.
Mar 1, 2024 · Irish President Michael D Higgins is to remain in hospital over the weekend. Mr Higgins, 82, was admitted to St James's Hospital on Thursday after feeling unwell.
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,...
