President Higgins was inaugurated on 11 November 2011 and re-elected in October 2018. An Irish President may not serve more than two terms.

A presidential election is likely to be held in October ahead of the end of President Michael D Higgins' 14-year stint in ...

Former Fianna Fáil TD Mary Hanafin is one of the only people who has confirmed their desire to be put forward for the ...

Retired and current civil servants are living effectively rent-free under a sweetheart deal in secret ‘ghost houses’ in the ...

At the end of the Gospel according to St Matthew, Christ reminds his followers that, in the end, we will be judged on how we ...

Anyone wishing to contest the Irish Presidential election must be nominated by at least 20 members of Dáil Éireann (Irish Parliament) or Seanad Éireann (Irish Senate) or receive nominations ...

Mr Burns, who is from South Armagh, was touted as a potential candidate to replace President Michael D Higgins.

The Dáil has agreed to pass a piece of legislation without a vote which will extend Rent Pressure Zones across the country.

The former Sinn Féin mayor of Belfast told the current DUP Mayor there "were certain things we felt were off-limits" ...

In few places has Gaza roiled domestic politics as it has in Ireland, with the Government under constant pressure from ...

President Michael D Higgins says he has “no intention” of remaining silent while the bombardment of Gaza continues. Mr Higgins signalled that he does not plan to go quietly into retirement ...

A Moyvane woman was among those who honoured President Michael D Higgins with an inaugural award recognising a lifetime commitment to justice, human dignity and inclusive education.