Michael D. Higgins
Michael D. Higgins
Michael Daniel Higginsis the ninth and current President of Ireland, in office since 11 November 2011...
NationalityIrish
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth18 April 1941
CountryIreland
editors people priests
When I started out, people were afraid of parish priests. Now they're afraid of newspaper editors.
again best built enthusiasm reason road sources
I have encountered on this long road an enthusiasm for an Irishness which will be built on recognising again those sources from which spring the best of our reason and curiosity.
came delighted home
I am delighted to be back home in Galway, the place I first came to as a 19-year-old in 1960. It's here where my heart is and will forever be.
You are not speaking for yourself, but for Ireland.
environment global positive results wider
While the wider global environment is worrying, we are seeing some positive results in our economic affairs.
cannot project society
The reconnection of society, economy and ethics is a project we cannot postpone.
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I'm happy with the vote and the support. I'm very glad that it is so decisive. It will enable me to be a president for all of the people.
home hope inspirational people seven terms value
I hope that at the end of the seven years, people will say that I have been of some inspirational value to them at home in terms of inclusiveness and abroad, I look forward to representing Ireland.
heart home years
I am delighted to be back home in Galway, the place I first came to as a 19-year-old in 1960. It's here where my heart is and will forever be.
thank-you home want
I want to say a very sincere thank you for this welcome home - it is a wonderful welcome home. It is the place to where I return and where I will always return because it is of Galway that I am.
country thinking people
I think even the poorest people in the great country that is the United States should be entitled to basic health care,
real vision needs
Making an Irishness to be proud of in a real Republic. It is the vision of a real Republic where life and language, where ideals and experience have the ring of authenticity which we need now as we go forward.
integrity inspiration heart
Through the inspiration of Vaclav's words, the courage of his dissidence and the integrity of his leadership, Czechoslovakia successfully transitioned from an authoritarian state to a free democracy at the heart of Europe.
strong commitment people
I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands of ordinary Irish people.