Ireland will always speak up for human rights and international law.” The Independent has contacted the office of the President of Ireland for comment. The Independent is the world’s most free ...

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has released a touching statement following the announcement of the ceasefire in Gaza. The 83-year-old who is expected to retire by the end of this year has ...

Michael D Higgins has been inaugurated for a second term as President of Ireland at a ceremony in Dublin Castle on Sunday. Former presidents Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese were in attendance.

The out-going Israeli ambassador called for Michael D Higgins not to attend the event. The President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has rejected a call to withdraw from giving a speech at a ...

Israel’s deputy foreign minister has claimed she fears for the safety of Jews in Ireland after a row over ... dragged out of a venue during President Higgins’ speech on Sunday when she ...