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Speech to members of the Inter-Action Council, 30 May 2017

Bhuail an tUachtarán le comhaltaí na Comhairle Idirghníomhaíochta.

Bunaíodh an Chomhairle chun leas a bhaint as taithí, fuinneamh agus teagmhálacha idirnáisiúnta grúpa IarUachtarán agus PhríomhAirí, d’fhonn moltaí agus réitigh phraiticiúla ar fhadhbanna polaitiúla, eacnamaíochta agus sóisialta atá ag teacht roimh an gcine daonna a fhorbairt.

The President met with members of the InterAction Council.

The Council was established to mobilise the experience, energy and international contacts of a group of former President and Prime Ministers, to develop recommendations and practical solutions for the political, economic and social problems confronting humanity. 
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is Co-Chair of the Council.

Speech at Abbeyleix, Co. Laois during Biodiversity Week

The President of Ireland was the guest of honour in Abbeyleix at an event to mark National Biodiversity Week.

President Higgins attended one of the many events being organised in the context of the Biodiversity Week. The event highlighted the importance of sustainable tourism and paid tribute to the volunteers and organisations working to restore Abbeyleix Bog and other wetlands around the country.

Speech at the Pontifical Irish College, Rome