Michael D. Higgins said the absence of certain international leaders at the mass was "very significant", in an apparent reference to Mr Netanyahu. Speaking to reporters after attending the funeral ...

President Michael D Higgins has described as “outrageous” and a “lie” the claim that anybody who criticises Israel over its war on Gaza should be labelled anti-Semitic or a supporter of Hamas.

PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris joined the world leaders at the funeral of Pope Francis. Mr Martin said Pope Francis had a deep commitment to service.

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins has been described as an "antisemitic leprechaun" after saying that it is an "outrage" that critics of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ...

President Michael D Higgins has said it is “outrageous” that people who are criticising the Israeli government’s policies are being labelled as anti-Semitic, adding that “many people in ...

President Michael D Higgins has criticised Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu while commenting on the gathering of world leaders at the funeral of Pope Francis. Michael D Higgins said the ...

It is “outrageous” that those who critique the Israeli government’s policies should be labeled as antisemitic, Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgins said in a scathing criticism of Prime ...

President Michael D Higgins led the Irish delegation by attending the mass for the late pontiff with his wife Sabina Higgins, having also viewed Francis’ remains during his lying in state on Friday.

President Michael D Higgins, his wife Sabina, Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City (Simone Risoluti/Maxwells) Political leaders ...