# Uachtarán na hÉireann

Last year

2022

President Higgins calls for ceasefire in Ukraine during St Patrick's Day message

Higgins said the sacrifices made by frontline workers across society during the pandemic should not be forgotten.

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Mar 17th 2022, 6:00 AM

All time

Michael D Higgins: Irish people's response to Covid challenges has been one of courage and resilience

Uachtarán na hÉireann used his Christmas address to praise people for their “deep commitment to others”.

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Dec 24th 2021, 6:00 AM

In the Covid era, 'solidarity means standing shoulder to shoulder with poorer nations', says President Higgins

In a video address, he called for carers to be recognised as essential in the post-pandemic world.

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May 1st 2021, 5:37 PM

Michael D Higgins: Covid-19 pandemic has created an 'unanswerable case' for universal basic services

“The good thing about it, I think, is that there will be an opportunity to do things better,” Uachtarán na hÉireann argued.

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Mar 27th 2020, 12:06 PM

'I would make sure everyone who's homeless had shelter': We asked these second class students what they'd do as President

Abolish school uniforms? Extend the weekend?

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Oct 21st 2018, 8:00 AM

Climate Bells: The gift Michael D Higgins gave Pope Francis today

President Higgins was expected to discuss ‘issues of global importance’ with the Pope in the Vatican today.

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May 22nd 2017, 4:40 PM

'As this year ends peace can seem very distant': President Higgins reflects on 2016

“[This is a] time to focus on the message contained in the story of a child in the manger, born to parents without a home.”

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Dec 20th 2016, 6:01 PM

Woman who repeatedly threatened to bomb the President avoids jail

The woman made repeated threats to bomb the president over a number of phone calls in April and October 2014.

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Nov 17th 2016, 5:22 PM