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Address at an event for Australian and Irish business leaders, Sydney Opera House

In Sydney's opera house, the President met with Australian and Irish business leaders. 56 Irish companies have joined the President on his State…

Tue 17th Oct, 2017 | 14:03

Speech at the Unveiling of the ‘Footsteps’ Statues, in Hobart, the capital of Tasmania

In Hobart today, in Tasmania, Sculptor Rowan Gillespie thanked President Higgins for attending the unveiling of "Footsteps".

The four bronze sculptures commemorate…

Sat 14th Oct, 2017 | 09:39

Keynote speech at the University of Melbourne

President Higgins delivered a keynote speech at the University of Melbourne, entitled "The Economic Debate - The Australian/Irish Dimensions."

In his speech,…

Thu 12th Oct, 2017 | 09:43

Address at an Enterprise Ireland event for business leaders

Thu 12th Oct, 2017 | 05:01

President addresses State Parliament of Western Australia

President Higgins became the first Head of State to address the joint Houses of Parliament of Western Australia. 

In his address, entitled…

Wed 11th Oct, 2017 | 10:04

President Receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Western Australia

The President was conferred with an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from the University of Western Australia for his many achievements,…

Tue 10th Oct, 2017 | 10:11

Speech at the Unveiling of an Irish Famine Memorial, Subiaco, Perth, Australia

The President unveiled a Famine Memorial in Subiaco Park.

The sculpture, commissioned by the West Australia Irish Famine Commemoration committee, is designed…

Tue 10th Oct, 2017 | 09:48

Sabina Higgins addresses mothers at a ‘Latching On’ morning

As part of National Breastfeeding Week Sabina Higgins hosted a reception and ‘Latching On’ morning in Áras an Uachtaráin.

Sabina welcomed more…

Mon 2nd Oct, 2017 | 12:02

President Higgins Addresses Mothers At A ‘Latching On’ Morning 2017

As part of National Breastfeeding Week Sabina Higgins hosted a reception and ‘Latching On’ morning in Áras an Uachtaráin.

Sabina welcomed more…

Mon 2nd Oct, 2017 | 10:14

Speech at a Reception for Representatives from Poetry Ireland and Children’s Books Ireland

President Michael D. Higgins received representatives of Poetry Ireland to mark its 40th anniversary and Children’s Books Ireland to mark its 20th…

Wed 20th Sep, 2017 | 14:23