So the script lay abandoned at his feet, witness to the oratorical skills of Michael D Higgins as he launched ... saying the threat that the abortion ban posed to pregnant women “comes very ...

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins ... the government to ban imports from the Occupied Palestinian Territories. In response to the Israeli government’s move, President Higgins said it ...

Mr Martin will formally become Ireland’s taoiseach during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins at his official ... to implement a workplace smoking ban in 2004 during his time as health ...

Micheal Martin has formally become Taoiseach during a ceremony with the Irish president, Michael D Higgins. Earlier ... to implement a workplace smoking ban in 2004 during his time as health ...

Mr Martin is now travelling to meet President Michael D Higgins at his official residence ... first country to implement a workplace smoking ban in 2004 during his time as health minister as ...