I think the important thing now is to have a celebration and then with determination move into our common, shared, different future. Michael D. Higgins celebrationcommondetermination Change image and share on social
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. Michael D. Higgins clearideaindependent share on social
I will be a President for all the people, whether they voted for me or not, whether they are young or old and particularly for the Irish abroad. I'm looking forward to it and I think it will be exciting and wonderful. Michael D. Higgins abroadexcitforward share on social
I am very glad as well that it is a presidency built on a campaign that emphasized ideas. I hope it will be a presidency that will enable everybody to be part of and proud of. Michael D. Higgins buildcampaignemphasize Change image and share on social
We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic. Michael D. Higgins basisbuildcitizenship Change image and share on social
I'm happy with the vote and the support. I'm very glad that it is so decisive. It will enable me to be a president for all of the people. Michael D. Higgins decisiveenableglad Change image and share on social
The reconnection of society, economy and ethics is a project we cannot postpone. Michael D. Higgins economyethicpostpone Change image and share on social
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. Michael D. Higgins buildcreativelive Change image and share on social
Ireland has made its choice for the future and it has chosen the version of Irishness it will build. I know, and I will work with head and heart to be part of it with all of you in creating that future one in which all of us can be part of and part of us too. Michael D. Higgins buildchoicechoose share on social
I want to say a very sincere thank you for this welcome home - it is a wonderful welcome home. It is the place to where I return and where I will always return because it is of Galway that I am. Michael D. Higgins galwayhomeplace Change image and share on social
