# Michael D Higgins

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# aras 18

Michael D Higgins has been re-elected as President of Ireland with 55.8% of the vote

Ireland has overwhelmingly backed Higgins to serve another seven years as president.

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Oct 27th 2018, 7:42 PM

# Aras18

Taoiseach: 'There was an element of anti-Traveller sentiment in the vote'

Varadkar said Michael D Higgins had received a resounding endorsement from the Irish people.

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Oct 27th 2018, 7:31 PM

# aras 18

'I wish him success in the years ahead': Seán Gallagher congratulates Higgins on predicted re-election

Gallagher comments come after exit polls predicted he received just 7% of votes.

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Oct 27th 2018, 1:33 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you happy with the results of the exit polls?

Michael D Higgins is on course to be re-elected president.

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Oct 27th 2018, 9:41 AM

# count day

It's all over bar the kissing - but how are the votes counted and when will it be official?

Here’s your step-by step guide to count day.

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Oct 27th 2018, 12:05 AM

# aras 18

Exit polls predict huge re-election for Higgins with Casey jumping to second

The exit poll backs up numerous pre-ballot polls which predicted a huge win for Higgins.

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Oct 26th 2018, 11:19 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Áras candidates and politicians cast their votes this morning

We also got our fair share of #dogsatpollingstations content.

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Oct 26th 2018, 1:25 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Áras race enters endgame as all six candidates take part in RTÉ Prime Time debate

David McCullagh was on hosting duties in Montrose.

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Oct 23rd 2018, 11:53 PM

# out of ten

Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates fare in the Prime Time debate?

All six presidential candidates took part in a debate for the last time. How did they do?

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Oct 23rd 2018, 11:49 PM

# Podcast

The Candidate: Listen back to all six interviews with the Áras hopefuls here

Haven’t decided who you’re going to vote for? Look no further.

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Oct 23rd 2018, 6:00 PM

# aras 18

Taoiseach defends Michael D Higgins' use of government jet to fly to Belfast

Leo Varadkar said the pilots are “paid anyway” and the added costs of flying someone in the plane are “very small”.

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Oct 23rd 2018, 10:40 AM

# aras 18

Michael D Higgins: 'I'm not a millionaire. I don't see the merit in this kind of discourse'

One of Higgins’ rivals has claimed that those without personal wealth or the backing of political parties will soon be unable to become president.

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Oct 22nd 2018, 5:47 PM

# Áras 11

All along the Frontline - The controversial and acrimonious race for the Áras in 2011

Gallagher’s monumental lead was undone, but by then the campaign had already become a bizarre one.

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Oct 21st 2018, 10:30 AM

# Asylum Seekers

'A stain on our society': What the presidential candidates think about Direct Provision

Some are in favour of a blanket amnesty for people living in the system for more than five years.

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Oct 21st 2018, 9:30 AM

# way ahead

Michael D Higgins enjoys commanding lead in latest presidential opinion polls

Although Higgins has a huge lead, the polls may not reflect the recent furore surrounding Peter Casey.

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Oct 21st 2018, 7:35 AM

# aras 18

PSNI 'reject' claim from Michael D Higgins about security escort to Belfast

“It is clear now that Michael D Higgins claim has caused considerable anger within the PSNI… This is very serious.”

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Oct 20th 2018, 7:50 PM

# Pat Kenny

Casey doubles down on anti-Traveller rhetoric in an otherwise unsurprising TV debate

We can expect Casey’s controversial stance to dominate coverage of the campaign again today.

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Oct 18th 2018, 1:43 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Casey attacked over Traveller comments in first six-way TV debate

Pat Kenny moderated the six-way debate on Virgin Media One.

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Oct 17th 2018, 11:45 PM

# out of ten

Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates fare in the Pat Kenny debate?

All six presidential candidates took part tonight. How did they get on?

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Oct 17th 2018, 11:30 PM

# Controversy

'Appalling' and 'abhorrent': All five presidential rivals round on Casey over Traveller comments

Casey had said that travellers are “basically people camping in someone else’s land”.

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Oct 17th 2018, 2:00 PM

# runaway leader

Latest poll has Michael D Higgins with nearly twice as many votes as rest of candidates COMBINED

Higgins has twice as many first preference votes as the rest of the candidates combined, per the latest Irish Times Ipsos/MRBI poll.

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Oct 17th 2018, 7:49 AM

# aras 18

Here's what the presidential candidates think about Trump, Brexit and the Eighth Amendment

We’ve asked the six nominees why they are running and where they stand on a number of important issues.

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Oct 17th 2018, 12:05 AM

# aras 18

FactCheck: How does President Michael D Higgins pay for his dog grooming bills?

Businessman Peter Casey has repeatedly claimed that Bród and Síoda’s grooming bills are paid for using public money – but is this true?

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Oct 16th 2018, 7:23 PM

# Race for the Áras

FactCheck: Who got it right between Higgins and Ní Riada in the debate over speaking rights?

The debate was over the rights of presidents to address the Oireachtas.

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Oct 16th 2018, 6:00 AM

# out of ten

Player ratings: How would you rate the candidates who took part in the first presidential debate?

Four of the six candidates took part in the first TV debate. How did they fare?

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Oct 15th 2018, 11:01 PM

# aras 18

Live debates row: Gallagher told to 'stop hiding behind Michael D' by Ní Riada

Incumbent candidate Michael D Higgins has been criticised for not taking part in all scheduled live debates.

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Oct 15th 2018, 8:54 PM

# canonised

President Higgins leads Ireland's tributes as Archbishop Oscar Romero becomes a saint

Higgins also visited the tomb of murdered Catholic archbishop while in El Salvador.

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Oct 14th 2018, 2:38 PM

# cash in the áras

Three out of five voters think the President should give up all pensions while in office

A new poll has gauged people’s opinions on presidential earnings.

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Oct 14th 2018, 6:01 AM

# The Gloves Are Off

Casey attacks Higgins on dog grooming (and other standout moments from a feisty debate)

All six presidential candidates faced off for the first time.

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Oct 13th 2018, 4:28 PM

# Aras18

'I want to succeed Michael D, not replace him': Sean Gallagher formally launches presidential campaign

Gallagher has committed to introduce 20 ‘special initiatives’ in his first 20 weeks in office if he is elected.

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Oct 12th 2018, 1:02 PM

# aras 2018

Seven in 10 people want Michael D Higgins reelected

A new opinion poll puts the incumbent well out in front.

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Oct 12th 2018, 10:53 AM

# aras 2018

Michael D Higgins gives his first TV interview of the campaign on the Ireland AM couch

Higgins was quizzed on the finances of the office of the President.

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Oct 11th 2018, 9:24 AM

# quick quick quick

Today is your final chance to register to vote in the presidential election and blasphemy referendum

Get your skates on.

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Oct 9th 2018, 10:20 AM

# aras 18

Peter Casey calls Michael D 'uninspiring' as he officially launches his presidential campaign

The former Dragons’ Den star was speaking at the official launch of his presidential campaign today.

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Oct 5th 2018, 3:05 PM

# aras 18

Michael D Higgins will return €200k balance in Áras account at end of term

Higgins has pointed out that his predecessor Mary McAleese returned the balance when she finished her two terms.

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Oct 4th 2018, 4:25 PM

# Race for the Áras

Gavin Duffy: 'I think seven years is long enough for anybody in any job'

The presidential hopeful officially launched his campaign today, defending a background in business.

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Oct 2nd 2018, 3:32 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you think Presidential expenses require greater scrutiny?

The Irish Mail on Sunday this morning claims that President Michael D Higgins has declined to answer questions about his advisers’ pay and the €317,000 Presidential allowance.

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Sep 30th 2018, 10:40 AM

# aras race

Millenials for Michael D: Why young people are backing a Higgins presidency

We talked to students who support his bid for the presidency about why they intend on voting for him.

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Sep 30th 2018, 7:45 AM

# Analysis

Michael D Higgins reminded us all that he's no stranger to the rough and tumble of politics

The President’s opponents were shown the scale of the challenge they face.

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Sep 29th 2018, 8:51 AM

# Race for the Áras

Seán Gallagher promises to stay in Irish embassies rather than hotels if elected president

President Michael D Higgins faced questions at this campaign launch about reports he stayed in a hotel which cost €3,000 per night.

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Sep 28th 2018, 3:48 PM