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Sabina Higgins letter has not embarrassed the Government – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said Mrs Higgins has clarified the matter after she issued a statement in defence of the letter.

The Independent UK

Taoiseach Micheal Martin does not think Sabina Higgins' letter scandal has caused embarrassment

The President’s wife has faced sharp criticism for a letter she had printed in the Irish Times in which she did not criticise the Russian invasion of Ukraine but called on both sides to negotiate and agree a ceasefire.

Irish Mirror

Sabina Higgins ‘dismayed’ by criticism as she defends Ukraine letter

The president’s wife also addressed concerns about why her letter about the war in Ukraine was published on the official presidential website.

The Independent UK

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Reconvened Stormont Assembly pays tribute to peace deal architect Lord Trimble

MLAs hailed the legacy of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning politician who died last week.

The Independent UK

UK, Irish leaders bid farewell to Nobel laureate David Trimble

The leaders of Britain and Ireland have joined mourners for the funeral of politician David Trimble, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to end decades of violence in Northern Ireland.

Radio France Internationale

President reiterates condemnation of Ukraine war after row over wife’s letter

Sabina Higgins wrote to the Irish Times last week to criticise one of the newspaper’s editorials on the conflict.

The Independent UK

David Trimble funeral unites politicians from across spectrum

Service for former first minister brings together Northern Irish, British and Irish leaders

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Sabina Higgins letter ‘a slap in the face’ for Ukrainian refugees in Ireland

President Michael D Higgins has faced calls to clarify his position on the Ukraine conflict after his wife’s letter to an Irish newspaper.

The Independent UK

President Michael D Higgins called to back Ukraine after wife Sabina's letter in Irish Times

Mrs Higgins’ letter, which was published in the Irish Times, was posted on the President’s website diary section but later removed.

Irish Mirror

Irish president urged to clarify position on Ukraine war following wife’s letter

Sabina Higgins has been accused of drawing an equivalence in the actions of Ukraine and Russia.

The Independent UK

President Michael D Higgins heaps praise on jockey Jack Kennedy at Galway races

The President of Ireland was gushing in his praise of the jockey and his family

Irish Mirror

David Trimble: Leading figures across the peace process era and political divide pay tribute

“He will forever be associated with the leadership he demonstrated in the negotiations that led up to the 1998 Agreement"

Belfast Live

President Higgins signs Act for free contraception for ages 17 to 25 into law as Health Minister welcomes 'good news'

It will see the introduction of free contraception for 17 to 25-year-olds, as well as abolish in-patient charges for under 16-year-olds.

Irish Mirror

President Higgins expresses condolences after 'appalling' death of ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Mr Abe, 67, was shot from behind during a campaign speech in western Japan on Friday and died in hospital

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The Independent UK

Irish president laments ‘appalling’ murder of ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Michael D Higgins told Japan’s emperor that the Irish people ‘share your sorrow and offer solidarity with you and the citizens of Japan’.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dennis Cahill, guitar great, master of Irish traditional music, dead at 68

He grew up on the South Side, won renown after switching from rock music and also performed with Sting, Paul Simon and Ricky Skaggs.

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird visits President Michael D Higgins and thanks him for friendship

The former RTE journalist, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease, visited the President on Friday with his wife Claire and dog Tiger

Irish Mirror

Legendary trad guitarist Dennis Cahill dies aged 68

Cahill is well-known for his long-time musical partnership with Martin Hayes and was a founding member of the supergroup The Gloaming

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Irish Mirror

Pat Flanagan column: Hail President Higgins for speaking truth on housing disaster

The fact that Government ministers are more outraged about truths delivered by Michael D Higgins than the 10,000 homeless or a generation who will never own their own home says it all

Irish Mirror

Housing crisis is 'easier to describe than solve' says Tanaiste Leo Varadkar

'This is a problem that we’ve been trying to deal with for a long time'

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Micheal Martin responds as TDs blast Government over President Michael D Higgins' 'public scolding' housing comments

Two Cabinet sources admitted that President Higgins was only stating the obvious about the housing crisis

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach refuses to 'debate' with President Michael D Higgins over housing comments

On Tuesday, President Higgins described housing in Ireland as "our great, great failure" and said "it isn't a crisis anymore, it is a disaster."

Irish Mirror

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar agrees with President Higgins that housing crisis is 'social disaster'

“The housing crisis is a disaster for a lot of people."

Irish Mirror

President Michael D Higgins lays into Government and slams housing policy as 'disaster' and 'great, great failure'

The President's scathing remarks included accusing the Government of preferring to take the role of 'a star performer for the speculative sector internationally'

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of taking ‘wrecking ball’ to UK-Irish relations

Government has revealed plans to introduce domestic legislation that would override parts of the Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

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