The mandate I have received and for which I will speak with heart and head to implement over the next seven years had its four pillars - an inclusive citizenship, equality and participation and respect in a creative society creating an excellence in everything we Irish do.
Michael D. HigginsWe need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic.
Michael D. HigginsThe presidency is an independent office and the Irish people whom I appreciate so much and I take with such responsibility have given a very clear mandate on a very clear set of ideas to me, as the ninth president.
Michael D. HigginsEvery age, after all, must have its own aisling and dream of a better, kinder, happier, shared world.
Michael D. Higgins