The current president was first elected on 29 October 2011, after winning an election against Mary Davis, Sean Gallagher, Martin McGuinness, Gay Mitchell, David ...
Michael D and Sabina got married just months after the current president proposed to the then actress back in the Christmas of 1973. He was Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht from 1993 to 1997 and president of the Labour Party from 2003 until he was elected President of Ireland in 2011. Before becoming Head of State, Michael D served as a TD for Galway from 1981 to 1982 and 1987 to 2011.
Michael D. Higgins was one of the guests of honour's on Friday's Late Late Show, and viewers adored him, as usual.
In a wide ranging interview, the President was asked about his recent controversial comments about billionaires attempting to control public discourse. Another commented that it was โGreat to see Michael D back out and about! Great to see Michael D back out and about!