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.

Jan 30, 2025 · 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.

Nov 11, 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.

1 day ago · “One of the things you did see with Michael D Higgins in 2011 is that he just stood back in the debates and barely got involved . . . That probably suited him quite well,” said O’Malley.

Jan 19, 2025 · Not many political speeches get that sort of response. But what Michael D Higgins understands, unlike too many politicians, is the element of politics which is theatre. The public arena is a...

Jan 27, 2025 · Irish President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina with Holocaust survivors Suzi Diamond (left) and Tomi Reichenthal (second left) as they arrive at a Holocaust Memorial Day event Israeli ...

Nov 8, 2024 · President Michael D Higgins has written to Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election as US President. President Higgins highlighted the "valued relationship" between Ireland and the...

Mar 31, 2023 · President Michael D Higgins has spoken of his hurt and shame at reading the independent review into abuse within the Defence Forces, which was published earlier this week.

A desire to work more directly for equality and justice led Michael D. Higgins to enter public life and he went on to serve as a public representative at many levels from Councillor and Mayor to 9 years in the Seanad and 25 in Dáil Éireann.

Michael Daniel Higgins (Irish: Mícheál Dónal Ó hUigínn; born 18 April 1941) is an Irish politician, poet, sociologist, and broadcaster, who has served as the ninth president of Ireland since November 2011. Entering national politics through the Labour Party, he served as a senator from 1973 to 1977 having been nominated by the Taoiseach.