The president of Ireland (Irish: Uachtarán na hÉireann) is the head of state of Ireland and the supreme commander of the Irish Defence Forces. The president holds office for seven years, and can be elected for a maximum of two terms. [2]

Learn about the history of the Irish Presidency since 1938 with archive video, audio and images. Welcome to the website of the President of Ireland.

Michael Daniel Higgins (Irish: Mícheál Dónal Ó hUigínn; born 18 April 1941) is an Irish politician, poet, broadcaster, and sociologist who has been serving as the ninth president of Ireland since 2011. [2] Entering national politics through the Labour Party, he served as a senator from 1973 to 1977 having been nominated by the Taoiseach. [3] Elected in 1981 as a Teachta Dála (TD), he ...

Nov 11, 2011 · A passionate political voice, a poet and writer, academic and statesman, human rights advocate, promoter of inclusive citizenship and champion of creativity within Irish society, Michael D. Higgins has previously served at almost every level of public life in Ireland, including as Ireland’s first Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht.

The incumbent president, Michael D. Higgins, is term limited, having served the maximum two terms permitted under the Constitution of Ireland. He was elected in 2011 with the support of the Labour Party, and in 2018 as an independent.

President Michael D. Higgins. Welcome to the website of the President of Ireland.

25 minutes ago · This would be my power as President.” These, however, are not among the powers of the president. He continued: “Ireland needs an active President employed wholly by the people of Ireland. It ...

The President of Ireland (Uachtarán na hÉireann) is the head of State, as set out in Articles 12-14 of the Constitution (Bunreacht na hÉireann). The President is elected directly by the people of Ireland and serves a 7 year term in office.

The President of Ireland (Irish: Uachtarán na hÉireann OOk-te-rawn na HAir-un ) is the head of state of Ireland. It is mostly ceremonial and elections are held every seven years, a person can be elected for up to two terms. The current President of Ireland is Michael D. Higgins.

Jan 23, 2025 · Micheal Martin voted in as Ireland's next premier after chaos sees parliament suspended The longstanding Fianna Fail leader's nomination is backed 95 to 76 - the day after the Dail was suspended ...