The move came after Ireland formally recognised the state of Palestine and amid moves by the government to ban imports from ...

President Michael D Higgins has said that he has strongly condemned anti-Semitism "again and again" throughout his career and ...

Next weekend will be the seventh time that President Higgins has accepted an invitation and spoken at this event.

Michael Higgins accused of downplaying and fanning anti-Jewish sentiment, making him an 'inappropriate' choice for January 26 ...

Elections all done, counting concluded and negotiations complete, the day has finally arrived for the Dáil to elect a ...

A row broke out in the dáil, forcing the suspension of proceedings as the Irish parliament returned to nominate a new ...

Kevin Dale Higgins, 58, has been sentenced for his role as the national president of a gang, which links him to a string of criminal activities including aggravated assault and murder. Higgins’ ...

President Michael D Higgins will deliver the keynote speech at an event to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day despite objections from the Israeli ambassador to Ireland. Dana Erlich has called ...

The outgoing ambassador to Ireland urged Michael D Higgins to steer clear of the event in Dublin as she accused him of being ‘anti-Israeli’. President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was accused ...

The President has rejected calls from Israel’s outgoing ambassador to the country to cancel a planned speech to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day. Dana Erlich accused Michael D Higgins of ...

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