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President Connolly signs the International Protection Bill 2026

Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Catherine Connolly, having given careful consideration to all constitutional and other aspects of the International Protection Bill 2026,…
Wed 22 Apr, 2026 | 15:53

President Connolly convenes meeting of the Council of State regarding the International Protection Bill 2026

Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly, today convened a meeting of the Council of State at Áras an Uachtaráin for the purpose of…
Tue 21 Apr, 2026 | 09:04

President Connolly to address Meeting in Defence of Democracy in Barcelona

Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly, has travelled to Barcelona where she will today address the 4th Meeting in Defence of Democracy at…
Sat 18 Apr, 2026 | 09:00

President Connolly to convene meeting of the Council of State regarding the International Protection Bill 2026

Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly has convened a meeting of the Council of State under Article 26 of the Constitution, to be…
Thu 16 Apr, 2026 | 14:11

Statement by President Connolly on the death of Moya Brennan

“As President of Ireland, may I join all those who have expressed such sadness on learning of the death of Moya Brennan.…
Tue 14 Apr, 2026 | 12:46

Statement by President Connolly on the death of Seán Barrett

“As President of Ireland, may I offer my sincere condolences on the death of Seán Barrett. In a career of dedicated public…
Tue 7 Apr, 2026 | 12:00

Statement by President Connolly on the death of Gabriel Rosenstock

"May I join with all those who have expressed such sadness on learning of the death of the poet, translator, playwright and…
Mon 6 Apr, 2026 | 17:13

Statement by President Connolly on the death of Dr Rory O’Hanlon

As President of Ireland, may I join with all those who have expressed their sadness on learning of the death of Dr…
Wed 1 Apr, 2026 | 14:31

President Connolly signs the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026

Having considered the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
Tue 31 Mar, 2026 | 16:30

President Catherine Connolly appoints members to Council of State

Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly, has today appointed seven people to serve as members of the Council of State in accordance with…
Tue 31 Mar, 2026 | 15:32

President Connolly signs the Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025

Having considered the Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become…
Mon 30 Mar, 2026 | 17:43

President Connolly signs the National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) Bill 2026

Having considered the National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) Bill 2026, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
Thu 26 Mar, 2026 | 18:04

Statement by President Connolly on the death of Michael Lyster

It is with the greatest sadness that people all over Ireland will have learned of the death of Michael Lyster. Michael was…
Sun 22 Mar, 2026 | 21:00

Statement by President Connolly on the death of Dolores Keane

“It is with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Dolores Keane. She was one of the great voices of…
Mon 16 Mar, 2026 | 20:30

President Connolly congratulates Jessie Buckley and Richard Baneham on Oscar wins

“As President of Ireland, may I offer my warmest congratulations to Jessie Buckley and Richard Baneham following their fantastic success in being…
Mon 16 Mar, 2026 | 03:30

President Connolly signs the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025

Having considered the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.  
Thu 12 Mar, 2026 | 13:14

President Connolly signs the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025

Having considered the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
Thu 12 Mar, 2026 | 13:14

Statement by President Connolly on the death of Ronnie Delany

"As President of Ireland, may I join with all those who have expressed their sadness on learning of the death of Ronnie…
Thu 12 Mar, 2026 | 12:30

Statement by President Connolly on International Women’s Day 2026

On International Women’s Day, President Catherine Connolly said that the catastrophic consequences of violating the UN Charter cannot be ignored. "The violations…
Sun 8 Mar, 2026 | 11:38

Statement by President Connolly following strikes on Iran

As President of Ireland, may I join with all those who have expressed such grave concern following today's strikes on Iran by…
Sat 28 Feb, 2026 | 17:50

President Connolly signs the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026

Having considered the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
Tue 24 Feb, 2026 | 11:17

President Connolly signs the Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024

Having considered the Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
Thu 19 Feb, 2026 | 15:30

Statement by President Catherine Connolly following mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada

“As President of Ireland, may I express my deepest condolences to the families, and in particular the parents, of all those who…
Wed 11 Feb, 2026 | 17:22

President Connolly completes three-day official visit to Northern Ireland

Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly, has completed her three-day official visit to Northern Ireland with an engagement with Youth Action Northern Ireland…
Fri 6 Feb, 2026 | 12:30

President Connolly meets with communities and Bloody Sunday families on second day of official visit to Northern Ireland

Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly, today continued her three-day official visit to Northern Ireland with a number of engagements in Derry. The…
Thu 5 Feb, 2026 | 20:40

President Connolly to visit Derry on second day of official visit to Northern Ireland

Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly, will today continue her three-day official visit to Northern Ireland with a number of engagements in Derry.…
Thu 5 Feb, 2026 | 09:00

President Connolly meets with communities on first day of official visit to Northern Ireland

Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly, has today met with communities from across Belfast on the first day of her three-day official visit…
Wed 4 Feb, 2026 | 17:30

President Catherine Connolly to commence official visit to Northern Ireland

Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly, will this morning begin a three-day official visit to Northern Ireland. The visit will be the first…
Wed 4 Feb, 2026 | 08:00

President Connolly signs the Credit Review Bill 2024

Having considered the Credit Review Bill 2024, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
Tue 3 Feb, 2026 | 13:56

Statement by President Catherine Connolly on International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026

As President of Ireland, I stand in solidarity with all those today marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Holocaust stands as a…
Tue 27 Jan, 2026 | 16:00

Statement by President Connolly on the death of Seán Ó Sé

It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the death of Seán Ó Sé, one of the most distinctive and…
Wed 14 Jan, 2026 | 10:58

President Connolly congratulates Jessie Buckley on her Golden Globe award

Congratulations to Jessie Buckley on her wonderful achievement in winning a Golden Globe at this year's ceremony in Los Angeles. Congratulations too…
Mon 12 Jan, 2026 | 10:21

President Connolly signs four Bills into law

Having considered the following Bills, the President has today signed the Bills and they have accordingly become law: Finance Bill 2025; Social…
Tue 23 Dec, 2025 | 18:33

President Connolly signs the Appropriation Bill 2025

Having considered the Appropriation Bill 2025, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
Sat 20 Dec, 2025 | 21:03

President Connolly signs the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025

Having considered the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
Tue 16 Dec, 2025 | 20:12

President Connolly signs the Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2025

Having considered the Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2025, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
Tue 16 Dec, 2025 | 20:10

Statement from President Catherine Connolly following attacks in Sydney, Australia

Mar Uachtarán na hÉireann, as President of Ireland, I am deeply shocked and saddened following the appalling and antisemitic attack on a…
Sun 14 Dec, 2025 | 14:34

Statement by President Connolly on U.N. Human Rights Day 2025

Today, on United Nations Human Rights Day, we reflect on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its enduring guidance for our…
Wed 10 Dec, 2025 | 17:09

President Connolly signs the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2025

Having considered the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2025, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law
Wed 10 Dec, 2025 | 15:28

President Connolly signs the Courts & Civil law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025

Having considered the Courts & Civil law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become…
Wed 10 Dec, 2025 | 15:24

Statement by President Connolly on the death of Des Kenny, Galway

It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the death of Des Kenny, a cherished figure in Galway’s cultural life.…
Thu 4 Dec, 2025 | 17:01

President Connolly Received The President Of Ukraine, H.E. Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Uachtarán na Éireann, Catherine Connolly received today the President of Ukraine, H.E. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accompanied by the First Lady, Olena Zelenska. A…
Tue 2 Dec, 2025 | 13:07

Statement by President Connolly on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

“Today, the 25th of November, is an important date as we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.…
Tue 25 Nov, 2025 | 15:00

Statement by President Connolly on the death of Margaretta D’Arcy

It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the death of Margaretta D’Arcy, a fearless artist, peace activist, and cherished…
Mon 24 Nov, 2025 | 15:30

Statement by President Connolly on the death of David Hanly

"Mar Uachtarán na hÉireann, I join with all those who have expressed their sadness on learning of the death of renowned broadcaster…
Fri 21 Nov, 2025 | 15:40

President Connolly signs the Electricity (Supply)(Amendment) Bill 2025

Having considered the Electricity (Supply)(Amendment) Bill 2025, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
Thu 20 Nov, 2025 | 15:00

President appoints Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton T.D. as Minister for Education and Youth

President Connolly appointed Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton T.D. as Minister for Education and Youth in a ceremony held in the State…
Tue 18 Nov, 2025 | 17:00

Statement by President of Ireland Catherine Connolly

“As President of Ireland, I am deeply saddened and shocked by the loss of five precious young lives in Louth last night.…
Sun 16 Nov, 2025 | 13:05

Statement by President Connolly on the death of Geraldine O’Grady

“As President of Ireland, I join with all those who have expressed their sadness on learning of the death of the renowned…
Wed 12 Nov, 2025 | 22:06

President Michael D. Higgins departs Áras an Uachtaráin ahead of the conclusion of his term of office

Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina have this evening departed from Áras an Uachtaráin ahead of the…
Mon 10 Nov, 2025 | 19:28

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the Death of Sr Stanislaus Kennedy

“It is with the deepest sense of sadness that so many will have learnt of the death of Sr Stanislaus Kennedy. I…
Mon 3 Nov, 2025 | 12:05

President Higgins signs the Housing Finance Agency (Amendment) Bill 2025

Having considered the Housing Finance Agency (Amendment) Bill 2025, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
Tue 28 Oct, 2025 | 15:52

President Higgins returns to Áras an Uachtaráin following treatment for localised infection

Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Micheal D. Higgins has this afternoon returned to Áras an Uachtaráin following a brief treatment for an infection.…
Tue 28 Oct, 2025 | 14:59

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins following the election of Catherine Connolly as the tenth President of Ireland

“I have this evening spoken by telephone with the President-elect, Catherine Connolly. I congratulated the President-elect on her election as the tenth…
Sat 25 Oct, 2025 | 19:08

President Michael D. Higgins hosts final afternoon tea reception of his term of office

Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina today hosted the final afternoon tea reception of his term of…
Wed 22 Oct, 2025 | 16:16

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins 25th Anniversary of UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Today, as we mark the 25th anniversary of the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we are called once…
Fri 17 Oct, 2025 | 15:42

President Michael D. Higgins receives inaugural Medal of Excellence from the Law Society of Ireland’s Centre for Justice and Law

Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins, was today awarded with the inaugural Centre for Justice and Law Reform Medal of Excellence…
Tue 14 Oct, 2025 | 15:02

President Higgins to receive the President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, on an Official Visit

Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins, will today receive the President of South Africa, H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, at Áras an Uachtaráin…
Tue 7 Oct, 2025 | 23:01

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Manchán Magan

It is with the deepest sense of sadness that I, like so many others, have learned of the death of the incomparable…
Fri 3 Oct, 2025 | 13:47

Statement by President Higgins on situation in Gaza City

"The assumption that all of those who have not the means, or who are afraid, or who simply want to stay in…
Thu 2 Oct, 2025 | 20:11