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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 . [3]
Nov 11, 2011 · Michael D. Higgins - Biography. On 11 November 2011, Michael D. Higgins was inaugurated as the ninth President of Ireland. On 11 November 2018 he was inaugurated for a second term.
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 · 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.
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 the...
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Oct 28, 2011 · Who is Michael D Higgins? 28 October 2011. By Jennifer O'Leary. Dublin reporter. The official polling published at the beginning of the Irish presidential campaign notice listed all of the...
Learn about the life and achievements of Michael D. Higgins, the ninth and current President of Ireland. He is a poet, writer, academic, human rights advocate and former Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht.
