Michael D. Higgins Quotes

You are not speaking for yourself, but for Ireland.

While the wider global environment is worrying, we are seeing some positive results in our economic affairs.

We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic.

The reconnection of society, economy and ethics is a project we cannot postpone.

The 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.

The necessary transformation of which I speak and of which my presidency will be a part is built on turning creative possibilities into live realities for all our people.