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Sabina Higgins letter ‘a slap in the face’ for Ukrainian refugees in Ireland

President Michael D Higgins has faced calls to clarify his position on the Ukraine conflict after his wife’s letter to an Irish newspaper.

The Independent UK

President Michael D Higgins called to back Ukraine after wife Sabina's letter in Irish Times

Mrs Higgins’ letter, which was published in the Irish Times, was posted on the President’s website diary section but later removed.

Irish Mirror

Irish president urged to clarify position on Ukraine war following wife’s letter

Sabina Higgins has been accused of drawing an equivalence in the actions of Ukraine and Russia.

The Independent UK

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President Michael D Higgins heaps praise on jockey Jack Kennedy at Galway races

The President of Ireland was gushing in his praise of the jockey and his family

Irish Mirror

David Trimble: Leading figures across the peace process era and political divide pay tribute

“He will forever be associated with the leadership he demonstrated in the negotiations that led up to the 1998 Agreement"

Belfast Live

President Higgins signs Act for free contraception for ages 17 to 25 into law as Health Minister welcomes 'good news'

It will see the introduction of free contraception for 17 to 25-year-olds, as well as abolish in-patient charges for under 16-year-olds.

Irish Mirror

President Higgins expresses condolences after 'appalling' death of ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Mr Abe, 67, was shot from behind during a campaign speech in western Japan on Friday and died in hospital

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Irish president laments ‘appalling’ murder of ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Michael D Higgins told Japan’s emperor that the Irish people ‘share your sorrow and offer solidarity with you and the citizens of Japan’.

The Independent UK

Dennis Cahill, guitar great, master of Irish traditional music, dead at 68

He grew up on the South Side, won renown after switching from rock music and also performed with Sting, Paul Simon and Ricky Skaggs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Charlie Bird visits President Michael D Higgins and thanks him for friendship

The former RTE journalist, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease, visited the President on Friday with his wife Claire and dog Tiger

Dublin Live

Legendary trad guitarist Dennis Cahill dies aged 68

Cahill is well-known for his long-time musical partnership with Martin Hayes and was a founding member of the supergroup The Gloaming

Irish Mirror

Pat Flanagan column: Hail President Higgins for speaking truth on housing disaster

The fact that Government ministers are more outraged about truths delivered by Michael D Higgins than the 10,000 homeless or a generation who will never own their own home says it all

Irish Mirror

Housing crisis is 'easier to describe than solve' says Tanaiste Leo Varadkar

'This is a problem that we’ve been trying to deal with for a long time'

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Micheal Martin responds as TDs blast Government over President Michael D Higgins' 'public scolding' housing comments

Two Cabinet sources admitted that President Higgins was only stating the obvious about the housing crisis

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Taoiseach refuses to 'debate' with President Michael D Higgins over housing comments

On Tuesday, President Higgins described housing in Ireland as "our great, great failure" and said "it isn't a crisis anymore, it is a disaster."

Irish Mirror

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar agrees with President Higgins that housing crisis is 'social disaster'

“The housing crisis is a disaster for a lot of people."

Irish Mirror

President Michael D Higgins lays into Government and slams housing policy as 'disaster' and 'great, great failure'

The President's scathing remarks included accusing the Government of preferring to take the role of 'a star performer for the speculative sector internationally'

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of taking ‘wrecking ball’ to UK-Irish relations

Government has revealed plans to introduce domestic legislation that would override parts of the Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

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Sir Keir Starmer to meet Irish leaders amid NI Protocol row

The Labour leader’s first official visit to Ireland comes as the UK proposes controversial legislation to override the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Belfast Live

Sinn Féin vice-president Michelle O'Neill's letter to the Queen for Platinum Jubilee 'welcomed' by Arlene Foster

Newly honoured Dame Arlene Foster welcomed the gesture

Irish Mirror

President Michael D Higgins praised for Late Late Show comment

President Michael D Higgins spoke to Ryan Tubridy on Friday night's Late Late Show on RTE 1

Dublin Live

RTE Late Late Show viewers all asking the same question about missing football guests

Viewers took note of two absences on the sofa

Irish Mirror

RTE Late Late Show viewers all asking the same question after 'disappointing' chat with football stars leaves fans reeling

The FAI special saw football stars Paul McGrath, Niall Quinn, David O'Leary, Packie Bonner and Shay Given join Ryan on the couch for a chat to recall the 'good times' after they received medals for their achievements

Dublin Live

RTE Late Late Show viewers react to 'genius' and 'lovely' President Michael D Higgins interview

On tonight's show, President Higgins sat down with Ryan and discussed having Covid, the housing crisis, football and Elon Musk

Dublin Live

RTE Late Late Show line-up includes Michael D Higgins and Paul McGrath for a football special

Tubridy will sign off the summer break from Friday May 27.

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