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Address at the official opening of the ICTU Biennial Conference 2017

On 4 July, President Higgins formally opened the biennial conference of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

In his speech, the President spoke of the rise of the 'precariat' and work insecurity, as well as the role of trade unions in combating rising populism. 

‘Fáilte’ speech, celebrating Ireland’s new citizens

Speech at the ‘Care and Solidarity in the Community’ Garden Party

The President and Sabina Higgins hosted a Garden Party to pay tribute to people caring for others.