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# Áras An Uachtaráin

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President Higgins on why the League of Ireland is important and how it can thrive
We were invited to the Áras ahead of tomorrow’s President’s Cup game.
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Feb 27th 2015, 7:13 PM
President Michael D Higgins has signed the Water Services Bill
Water charges are now the law of the land.
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Dec 28th 2014, 1:16 PM
Justice Catherine McGuinness was approached to run for president...but she wasn't interested
The former Supreme Court judge said she doesn’t regret her decision to turn it down.
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Dec 7th 2014, 11:31 AM
"Historic day" as LGBT teachers' group meet President
The group is part of the INTO union.
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Oct 14th 2014, 9:42 AM
We're guessing the Austrian president hasn't dealt with Irish timekeeping before
Tricky. Very tricky.
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Oct 3rd 2014, 8:41 PM
"Could you all just move to the left slightly?.." Fixed grins and Cabinet divisions at the Áras
You’d almost think the President had nothing better to do than hang around the house all day waiting for a busload of ministers.
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Jul 11th 2014, 9:30 PM
Peter O'Toole's ashes are being 'minded' at the Áras for the moment
The late actor’s daughter said the ashes were “in safe deposit” with the President while the family arranges their burial in Co Galway.
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May 19th 2014, 10:09 AM
Nephew of President Michael D Higgins running in local elections
Donal Higgins, a father of two, is running under the Labour banner.
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May 4th 2014, 7:23 PM
President's most senior aide to leave Áras an Uachtaráin
Adrian O’Neill is taking up a role at the Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Apr 21st 2014, 7:55 PM
Even Michael D Higgins has to queue for the ATM
Twitter reported sightings of the President in a Dublin ATM queue yesterday.
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Mar 26th 2014, 7:52 AM
And President Higgins's new adviser is...
Drumroll, please.
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Jan 20th 2014, 10:02 AM
Higgins: It is important that austerity does not erode the rights of citizens
Speaking at a reception for the new European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly, he said the connection between economy, society and government is profoundly important.
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Sep 17th 2013, 1:55 PM
Some welcome President passing abortion bill, others not so much
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore described it as a “key milestone”, while the Pro Life Campaign said it was a “very sad day”.
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Jul 30th 2013, 5:59 PM
In pics: President Michael D Higgins concludes meeting with the Council of State
The President has not yet made an announcement on whether he’ll sign the the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill into law or refer it to the Supreme Court.
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Jul 29th 2013, 7:00 PM
So what happened when the Council of State was convened in the past?
Today will be the 27th time the Council of State has been convened to discuss legislation – but it’s not the first time abortion laws have been discussed.
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Jul 29th 2013, 7:15 AM
Explainer: What is the Council of State and why is it discussing the abortion bill?
The Council of State is a little-used and largely unknown body but it takes centre stage as it discusses the abortion bill next week. TheJournal.ie explains what it’s all about…
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Jul 27th 2013, 8:45 AM
President Higgins to convene Council of State over abortion bill
Áras an Uachtaráin has said that a meeting will be held next Monday where members of the Council and the President will consider the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013.
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Jul 24th 2013, 9:05 PM
President to receive abortion bill today
The legislation is to be delivered to the Phoenix Park, after being passed by the Seanad yesterday.
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Jul 24th 2013, 8:04 AM
Michael D Higgins hires new speech writer...she sounds smart
Aziliz Gouez’s CV includes two masters degrees, research experience in Cambridge and a book about wine.
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Jul 18th 2013, 4:29 PM
Magdalene survivors to meet with President at Áras today
The women said it will be a day for them to enjoy but that their work is “just getting started”.
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Jul 3rd 2013, 6:45 AM
President Higgins: Anglo Tapes “are not the voices of the people of Ireland”
Michael D reassures Irish people they will be recognised internationally for their spirit and hard work.
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Jul 1st 2013, 8:40 PM
President, Taoiseach and Tánaiste extend sympathies to Boston
President Michael D Higgins has issued a brief statement offering thoughts to the people of Boston after today’s explosions at the city’s marathon.
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Apr 16th 2013, 12:35 AM
President Higgins: Thatcher's legacy will be debated for many years
The President said he was “sorry to learn of the death of Lady Thatcher” and extended his condolences to her family.
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Apr 8th 2013, 4:18 PM
President’s St Patrick’s Day message: ‘It’s time to reflect on our shared past’
Michael D Higgins says it is a time to reflect on our shared past, celebrate Ireland’s unique culture and heritage, and show our gratitude to all those who have been of assistance to Irish people at home and abroad.
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Mar 14th 2013, 7:10 AM
Fear of reporting sexual assaults is 'shameful indictment', says Higgins
On International Women’s Day, the President tells an audience at Áras an Úachtaráin that Ireland must support assault victims more.
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Mar 8th 2013, 6:47 PM
PHOTOS: President and pals prepare for Patrick's Day broadcast
The Script, Bono, Christy Moore and Seamus Heaney will be among the artists performing on ‘Glaoch’ on March 17.
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Mar 6th 2013, 5:23 PM
In pictures: Bill Gates meets Irish leaders
The billionaire Microsoft founder was visiting to discuss development aid priorities for Ireland’s EU Presidency.
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Jan 23rd 2013, 12:48 PM
Tender for redevelopment of President's website seven months after revamp
A tender note – which misspelled the President’s name – was put on the government’s e-tenders website yesterday as President.ie looks set for a complete overhaul next year.
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Dec 21st 2012, 7:30 AM
Read Me: President Higgins' message for Christmas and New Year
The President of Ireland offers his best wishes to the people of Ireland and the Irish family, “wherever they may be”.
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Dec 16th 2012, 12:00 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here’s the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
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Nov 17th 2012, 9:00 AM
Interview: 'There is a great anger in the country' - President Higgins
In an interview with TheJournal.ie, President Michael D Higgins has spoken of his initiative to help Ireland’s youth shape the country’s future and his first year in office. Listen to the full interview here…
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Nov 17th 2012, 8:20 AM
Youths tell President about being 'Young and Irish' in 2012
Michael D Higgins will hold his first Presidency Seminar today, where the Being Young and Irish 2012 report will be discussed.
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Nov 17th 2012, 7:30 AM
In pics: Marking the 350th anniversary of Phoenix Park
The pen and ink drawings by the Irish artist Sheelagh Duff are part of a free exhibition in the Phoenix Park until the end of November.
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Oct 29th 2012, 8:30 AM
Bill Clinton for the Áras?
Former US president says that he could in theory run for president in Ireland and also France.
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Sep 27th 2012, 10:35 AM
In pictures: Team Ireland meets President Higgins at the Áras
When Michael D met Katie T…
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Sep 21st 2012, 8:15 PM
President Higgins to travel to Latin America in October
The President is expected to make an official visit to Chile, Brazil and Argentina next month.
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Sep 4th 2012, 9:30 PM
President to meet with former Vita Cortex workers
The former workers, who staged a 161 day sit-in at the Vita Cortex plant, are to meet the President at Áras an Uachtaráin today.
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Jul 17th 2012, 7:30 AM
Michael D Higgins to host Vita Cortex workers in the Áras
The President is also set to meet with the mayor of Poznan next week.
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Jul 13th 2012, 7:30 PM
VIDEO: Drone 'spies' on Mountjoy, and the Facebook and Google offices
Helicopter drones were launched around Dublin city to capture images of inaccessible places…
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Jun 21st 2012, 5:12 PM
In pictures: President Higgins launches 'Being Young and Irish'
The seminar is the first in a new presidential series.
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May 25th 2012, 5:40 PM
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