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President Michael D. Higgins was conferred with a Doctorate Laws (Honoris Causa) by the National University of Ireland at a ceremony in Dublin Castle on 25 January 2012.
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Over 50 members of the Diplomatic Corps present New Year Greetings to President Michael D. Higgins at a reception in Áras an Uachtaráin
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On Learning of the Death of the Editor of the Sunday Independent, Aengus Fanning, President Higgins said:
"I wish to extend my sincere sympathies to Aengus's wife, Anne and his sons Dion, Evan and Steve on their very sad bereavement. Aengus was a very committed journalist and editor whose energy and talents will be greatly missed by his colleagues, not only in the Sunday Independent, but also in the wider world of journalism. He will also be missed by his many friends in the world of music."
Message from the President on the death of the poet Pearse Hutchinson
'President Michael D. Higgins has written to the close personal friends of the late Pearse Hutchinson conveying his condolences on their sad loss and paying tribute to the life of a wonderful poet and broadcaster.
The President attended the committal service for the late Mr Hutchinson today at Glasnevin Cemetery'.
President Michael D. Higgins attends the BT Young Scientists & Technology Exhibition at the RDS, Dublin
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