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# Michael D in America

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Aló Presidente! President begins three-country tour of Central America

Higgins departed from Dublin Airport yesterday morning as he embarks on an official visit to Mexico, El Salvador and Costa Rica.

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Oct 20th 2013, 7:45 AM

President speaks of 'heartbreaking' unemployment and emigration on US trip

Michael D Higgins told Irish professionals working in the States that he hoped to some day see many of them return to Ireland in the future.

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May 2nd 2012, 8:03 AM