Viewers of the Late Late show have praised President Michael D. Higgins for the his moving interview on RTE tonight.
They called him "humble, intelligent and decent," and a "national treasure" as he opened up about his family and life before politics.
Ahead of his 80th birthday this Sunday, the President of Ireland was interviewed by host Ryan Tubridy at Áras an Uachtaráin.
He discussed his poetry and his aspirations for Ireland's future, including the saddening housing crisis currently overtaking our nation.
President Higgins continues to inspire the people of Ireland as he spoke of the sexual oppression of women, domestic violence and the current state of affairs in Northern Ireland.
He even discussed his hopes for Ireland’s future, and was widely praised for his comments on social media.
Taking to Twitter, one viewer said: "'Young women going to third level colleges can’t do so safely and live their lives without suffering violence of a sexual nature' - Micheal D Calling it like it is and asking why isn’t it being tackled."
Another continued: "Michael D is the spiritual leader of the nation. His reference to Palestinians highlights again the empathy which the man has for those weakest in society. The most important attribute of any leader."
A third commented: "That we should be so lucky to have a president so compassionate and engaged with the issues of today at 80 years of age."
Fans of "Miggle D" went on to say that we are very lucky to have him as a president.
One said: "Michael D Higgins will be irreplaceable, such a humble, intelligent and normal man."
Another said: "Is there a greater President anywhere in the world than Michael D. Higgins? Progressive, passionate, empathetic, intelligent and decent."
Someone else added: "Something I really like about President Higgins is how he answers questions in the ‘we’. Questions aimed at him he always places it in the context of a collective and in how we can relate to one another. Never self-absorbed or self-congratulatory."
And lastly, another fan said: "Insightful. Thought provoking. Emotional. Inspiring. A true leader. We could do with more of Michael D in leadership roles in this country. President Higgins, health and happiness to you and Sabina."
Late Late Show viewers also marvelled over Michael D's adorable dog Bród and his new puppy Misneach.
The President got his new Bernese Mountain pup last month, following the death of his beloved pooch Síoda.
The dog’s name "Misneach" is the Irish word for courage.
A fan tweeted: "Yeeeesssss!! They showed Misneach."
And another said: "Misneach on the telly. Love how concerned Michael D was about all the lockdown pets. @BrodHiggins did Misneach lock you in a shed? He be stealing your thunder."
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