Michael D Higgins

“Muintir na hÉireann, I thank you again from my heart. This is your presidency and I will work for you and with you towards a future of equality, participation, inclusion, imagination, creativity, and sustainability.“ Michael D Higgins #APresidentForUsAll

“It is important that we seek to reach always for the best of ourselves, and the best of what we might become, and that we allow that to guide our collective ambition for our country.” Michael D Higgins #APresidentForUsAll

“Empathy can and must inform our relations with neighbours near and far.” Michael D Higgins #APresidentForUsAll

“Young people have rejected cynicism, have chosen political engagement, the public world and have chosen to be agents of ethical change, to make the possibilities of hope a reality.” Michael D Higgins #APresidentForUsAll

“The good news is that here in Ireland our rising generation of the young are interested in these issues. Tá fís nua á lorg acu. They are moving past models of insatiable consumption and are forging different paths to personal and collective fulfilment.” Michael D Higgins