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# Áras An Uachtaráin

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# visibility
"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
# watch the clock
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
# RIP
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
# Election 2014
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
# Áras An Uachtaráin
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
# gettin' higgy with it
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
# New Job
And President Higgins's new adviser is...
Drumroll, please.
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Jan 20th 2014, 10:02 AM
# Austerity
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
# abortion act
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
# Abortion bill
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
# history lesson
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
# Abortion
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
# Article 26
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
# protection of life
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
# you're hired
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
# Magdalenes
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
# Anglo Tapes
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
# Boston Marathon
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
# thatcher
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
# Irishness
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
# women's day
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
# the gathering
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
# Bill Gates
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
# President.ie
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
Voices
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
# Michael D
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
# Ireland
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
# phoenix park 350
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
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
# presidential visit
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
# Latin trip
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
# Michael D Higgins
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
# hello mr president
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
# Hack the city
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
# Young and Irish
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
# Centenarian Bounty
Here's how many people the government thinks will turn 100 this year
Enda Kenny has revealed Budget estimates for the Centenarian’s Bounty – revealing how many people will receive it.
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Apr 19th 2012, 3:54 PM
# autism awareness
Autism Awareness Day celebrated around Ireland
Autism Awareness Day was celebrated around the country today, with one Irish artist with autism getting to meet the President of Ireland to mark his work being used on a UN stamp.
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Apr 2nd 2012, 7:03 PM
# ambassadors' reception
Mr President I presume? Three new ambassadors present credentials at the Áras
These three new ambassadors gave their letters of credence to President Michael D Higgins today – but what countries are they from?
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Mar 14th 2012, 3:32 PM
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