Michael Daniel Higgins (Irish: Mícheál Dónal Ó hUigínn; born 18 April 1941) is an Irish politician, poet, broadcaster, and sociologist who has been serving as the ninth president of Ireland since 2011.

5 days ago · Michael D. Higgins (born April 18, 1941, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland) is an Irish politician, human rights activist, university lecturer, and poet who began serving as president of Ireland in 2011.

As Ireland’s first Minister for the Arts in 1993-97, Michael D. Higgins’ achievements included the reinvigoration of the Irish film industry, the establishment of Teilifís na Gaeilge, now TG4, and the repeal of censorship under Section 31 of the Broadcasting Acts.

Michael Daniel Higgins (born 18 April 1941) is the ninth and current President of Ireland.He took office on 11 November 2011. [2] Higgins is an Irish politician, poet, sociologist, author and broadcaster. [3]Higgins was a Teachta Dála (TD) and represented the Galway West constituency.He also was the Minister for Arts, Culture and Gaeltacht from 1993 to 1997.

Mar 4, 2024 · Irish President Michael D Higgins is expected to remain in hospital until Thursday and to make a full recovery, a spokesperson has said. Mr Higgins has been in hospital since last Thursday. He...

Jan 23, 2025 · Martin received his official seal of office from Michael D Higgins on Thursday. In his acceptance speech, Martin said that it was "a sad development in many parliaments in the world that they have ...

Jan 19, 2025 · The President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has rejected a call to withdraw from giving a speech at a Holocaust Memorial Day event. This follows an interview in which the out-going Ambassador of ...

Entering national politics through the Labour Party, he served as a senator from 1973 to 1977 having been nominated by the Taoiseach. [3] . Elected in 1981 as a Teachta Dála (TD), he represented the Galway West constituency from 1981 to 1982 and 1987 to 2011. [3] .

Mar 4, 2024 · Irish President Michael D Higgins is expected to remain in hospital until Thursday and to make a full recovery, a spokesperson has said. Mr Higgins has been in hospital since last Thursday.

May 7, 2023 · President Michael D Higgins has said that his attendance at the coronation of King Charles III reflects a "significant break" from the past and demonstrates what is required in terms of good...