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The president of Ireland (Irish: Uachtarán na hÉireann) is the head of state of Ireland and the supreme commander of the Irish Defence Forces. The president holds office for seven years, and can be elected for a maximum of two terms. [ 2 ]
Higgins was the president of the Labour Party from 2003 to 2011, until he resigned following his election as president of Ireland. [4] [5] Higgins has used his time in office as president to address issues concerning justice, social equality, social inclusion, anti-sectarianism, anti-racism, and reconciliation.
In March 2024, he resisted calls to boycott a planned Saint Patrick's Day (17 March) meeting with the American president Joe Biden, who has been the target of fierce criticism in Ireland over his stance on the Gaza war; [136] [137] Varadkar noted "differences of opinions [between the U.S. and Ireland] in relation to Israel and Gaza". [138]
The President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has rejected a call to withdraw from giving a speech at a Holocaust Memorial Day event. This follows an interview in which the out-going Ambassador of ...
The office of president was established in 1937, in part as a replacement for the office of governor-general that existed during the 1922–1937 Irish Free State. The seven-year term of office of the president was inspired by that of the presidents of Weimar Germany. At the time the office was established critics warned that the post might lead ...
Conor McGregor has outlined his potential route to becoming the President of Ireland, saying: “I’d fancy my chances.”. McGregor is reportedly being investigated by Irish police over his ...
President of Ireland (1938–present) Heads of government. Presidents of the Executive Council (1922–1937) Taoisigh of Ireland (prime minister) (1937–present)
For Monarchs of Ireland, see Monarchy of Ireland#List of monarchs of Ireland For Presidents of Ireland, see President of Ireland#List of presidents of Ireland For Governors-General, see Governor-General of the Irish Free State#Governors-General of the Irish Free State (1922–36)