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Michael D. Higgins
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Sabina Higgins
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Cearbhail Ó Dálaigh
Erskine Childers
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Remarks at the Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration
Dublin, 29th January 2012
Remarks at the official opening of the 2nd National Conference on Psychotherapy in Ireland
Dublin, 26th January 2012
“The Role of the University at a Time of Intellectual Crisis” Address by President Higgins
On the Occasion of his Conferring with the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) Of the National University of Ireland, 25th January 2012
Remarks at the official opening of Showcase 2012 - Ireland’s Creative Expo
RDS, Dublin, 22nd January 2012
Remarks to the Diplomatic Corps on the occasion of the presentation of New Year’s Greetings
Áras an Uachtaráin, 18th January 2012
Inaugural Speech of President Michael D. Higgins
Saint Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle, 11th November 2011
Remarks at the Launch of the Refurbishment of Back Lane Hostel for Homeless Men
Dublin, 10th November 2011
Remarks at a ‘Thank You’ Reception’ for Bridge Builders
Áras an Uachtaráin, 7th November 2011
Remarks at the Cardi Conference - ‘Ageing Globally, Ageing Locally’
Croke Park, Dublin, 2nd November 2011
Remarks to the World Tech Foundation
Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin, 28th October 2011
Remarks at the Presentation of Awards to the Undergraduates of the Year
Dublin Castle, 28th October 2011
Remarks at a Reception to Celebrate Community
Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin, 27th October 2011
Remarks at the Daniel O’Connell Memorial Lecture
The Round Hall, Four Courts, Dublin, 27th October 2011
Remarks at a Reception to Celebrate Community
Áras an Uachtaráin, 27th October 2011
Remarks at the GAA/GPA All-Star Awards
National Convention Centre, Dublin, 21st October 2011
Remarks at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Gala Awards Ceremony
Dublin, 20th October 2011
Remarks at the Official Opening of the New Community Crèche
Saint Mary’s Park, Limerick Wednesday, 19th October 2011
Remarks at a Reception and Dinner Hosted by the Secretary of State for N.I., Owen Paterson
Hillsborough Castle, 18th October 2011
Remarks at a Reception for Members of the Irish Community in Lebanon
Phoenicia Hotel, Beirut, 16th October 2011
Remarks at a Dinner Hosted by the President of the Council of Ministers Prime Minister Najib Mikati
Beirut, 15th October 2011
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