Former tánaiste Michael McDowell is being lined up as a Government-backed replacement for Michael D Higgins in the Áras.

Not only did the Kenmare native received the traditional message from President of Ireland Michael D Higgins to mark her milestone birthday, she also received a special message from An Taoiseach ...

Following the announcement of the Taoiseach’s 11 nominees on Friday ... It contained an extremely short message from Michael D Higgins, which was remarkable in itself. And it had a very ...

“President Michael D Higgins has thanked the public for the ... will return to Aras an Uachtarain early next week.” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he has been in touch with Mr Higgins to wish ...

Other names circulating in the wider Fianna Fáil family include former taoiseach Bertie Ahern ... “One of the things you did see with Michael D Higgins in 2011 is that he just stood back ...

On Thursday afternoon, the new taoiseach received his seal of office from President Michael D Higgins. He is due return to the Leinster House to appoint ministers to the new Irish cabinet.

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was among mourners who joined ... A representative of Taoiseach Micheal Martin also attended the funeral, as did SDLP leader and family friend Claire Hanna.

Mr Martin will formally become Ireland’s taoiseach during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins at his official residence at Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin. Micheal Martin with President ...

“I could not be more thankful to all of those who have been at my side and have helped me to achieve the honour of being nominated to serve as taoiseach.” Mr Martin is now travelling to meet President ...

The Irish parliament returned to nominate Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin as the new taoiseach (prime minister) before he is formally appointed to the office by President Michael D Higgins.