Ireland's president, Michael D Higgins, is making his first visit to London since taking office.

BBC: Irish President Michael D Higgins visiting London

Irish President Michael D Higgins said all Irish people "will be truly appalled" by this "dreadful crime".

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Ireland's head of state President Michael D Higgins and Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson will also be there.

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Irish President Michael D Higgins said he was "deeply saddened" by Binchy's death.

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If so, then the Labour candidate Michael D Higgins could benefit.

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The poet-turned-president Michael D Higgins, 70, oozes trust, authority and dignity.

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The Labour Party's Michael D Higgins has been officially confirmed as the ninth Irish president after one of the most remarkable comebacks in the state's history.

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Immediately after Michael D Higgins was declared president at Dublin Castle, I asked Mr McGuinness if he would meet the Queen in his capacity as deputy first minister.

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Irish President Michael D Higgins presented the award.

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President Michael D O'Higgins - a fierce opponent of Thatcherism while a politician - said her place in history was assured but her legacy would be "discussed and debated for many years".

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