25-04-13 Remarks by President Higgins for the Irish Film Board on the occasion of their 20th anniversary

24-04-13 President launches interdisciplinary research on “Identities in Transformation” at Trinity College

Address by President Michael D. Higgins 'Towards a European Union of the Citizens' European Parliament, Strasbourg, Wednesday 17 April 2013

In his speech, the President spoke of the importance of accountability in democracies and called for new economic models to ensure we can successfully overcome the crisis. The President also spoke of the need for new ideas and the importance of challenging established thinking on the economy.

"Europe is a legacy that cannot be taken for granted. Our citizens yearn for the language of solidarity, a commitment to cohesion, for inclusive rhetoric that is appropriate for an evolving political union."

See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-addresses-the-european-parliament

15-04-13 Official Opening Remarks by President Michael D. Higgins at Hunger-Nutrition-Climate Justice Conference Dublin Castle, 15 April 2013

15-01-13 President on Global Fight Against Hunger

03-07-13 Remarks by President Higgins on receiving survivors of the Magdalene Laundries at Áras an Uachtaráin

25-04-13 Remarks by President Higgins for the Irish Film Board on the occasion of their 20th anniversary

24-04-13 President launches interdisciplinary research on “Identities in Transformation” at Trinity College

17-04-13 President Michael D. Higgins addresses European Parliament

15-04-13 Official Opening Remarks by President Michael D. Higgins at Hunger-Nutrition-Climate Justice Conference Dublin Castle, 15 April 2013