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Ireland’s president condemns ‘propaganda campaign’ against UN over Gaza

Ireland’s president has condemned a “propaganda campaign” against the United Nations over Gaza as “a scandalous travesty”. Michael D Higgins urged countries to follow Ireland’s lead and increase aid funding to the UN aid agency for Palestinian ...

11 Mar 2024 at 17:10

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Irish president to meet Pope Francis in Vatican

Irish president Michael D Higgins will meet Pope Francis during a private audience in the pontiff’s library at the Vatican on Thursday. It is anticipated that President Higgins will discuss a number of issues of shared interest with Francis, ...

19 Oct 2023 at 00:01

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Irish president’s Christmas message thanks migrants who ‘enrich our culture’

Irish President Michael D Higgins has said his thoughts are with the children in Israel and Gaza this Christmas, while also thanking migrants in Ireland who “enrich our culture”. He said nations should “redouble their efforts for a ...

20 Dec 2023 at 14:36

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Eamon Ryan ‘regrets’ abandoning 2004 presidential race but rules out 2025 bid

Green party leader Eamon Ryan said he has regrets about pulling out of the 2004 presidential campaign as he ruled out seeking the office in the next election. The environment minister had declared his interest in the role in 2004 ...

26 Dec 2023 at 00:01

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Conor McGregor would be ‘widely rejected’ in presidential run, minister predicts

Conor McGregor would be “widely rejected” by the Irish public if he ran for president, a Cabinet minister has said. Last November, Nikita Hand, also known as Nikita Ni Laimhin, won her claim against McGregor in a civil trial ...

16 Apr 2025 at 14:41

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Michael D Higgins tells EU presidents silence on Gaza would be a ‘moral failure’

Irish president Michael D Higgins has written to other European presidents to say that silence on Gaza would be a moral failure. He said that while Israel has a right to defend itself, they cannot let the “horrific” attack ...

28 Jul 2025 at 15:38

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Everyone in Ireland has trust problem with the US – Connolly

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said she believes every person in Ireland has a “trust problem” with the US. The left-wing independent TD also spoke about her weekend visit to the Electric Picnic music ...

31 Aug 2025 at 14:47

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Independents ask Kerry councillors to nominate them as presidential candidates

A dog daycare owner, a former Cork mayor and a Donegal construction professional are among those who have asked Kerry councillors to nominate them as presidential candidates. Fourteen people put themselves forward ...

08 Sept 2025 at 18:15

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Heather Humphreys launches presidential bid in Monaghan

Heather Humphreys has said she wants to use the Irish presidency to “facilitate reconciliation and understanding”. The Fine Gael candidate launched her campaign in her home county of Co Monaghan on Saturday. She ...

13 Sept 2025 at 15:19

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Humphreys calls Gaza situation ‘horrific’ as she launches presidential bid

The situation in Gaza is “absolutely horrific” and wrong, Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has said. Launching her campaign in her home county of Monaghan, Ms Humphreys also said she supported ...

13 Sept 2025 at 15:34

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I won’t smear anyone but I will ask hard questions, Humphreys says

Heather Humphreys has said she will not smear anyone but will ask hard questions of her fellow presidential candidate Catherine Connolly. Ms Humphreys also thanked Taoiseach and Fianna Fail leader Micheal ...

11 Oct 2025 at 14:42

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Micheal Martin tells Fianna Fail he is ‘deeply sorry’ after Jim Gavin withdrawal

Irish premier Micheal Martin has said he is “deeply sorry” for how Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin had fared during the presidential race. The Taoiseach and Fianna Fail leader said he had not spoken to ...

11 Oct 2025 at 21:11

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