President Michael D Higgins undergoes overnight hospital stay for treatment
Irish President Michael D. Higgins recently spent a night in the hospital for a localized infection. He was admitted to St. James’s Hospital in Dublin on Sunday. During his stay, he received antibiotics and is reported to be in good spirits.
Return to Áras an Uachtaráin
After his treatment, President Higgins is expected to return to Áras an Uachtaráin, his official residence and principal workplace.
Upcoming Presidential Inauguration
President Higgins will continue in his role until November 11, when Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated at Dublin Castle. Connolly, an independent TD, celebrated a landslide victory in the recent election.
Election Highlights
- Connolly received 914,143 first preference votes, accounting for 63% of the total.
- This marks a record in Irish presidential election history.
- Higgins congratulated Connolly following the election results.
Concerns Over Spoiled Votes
Despite the electoral success, concerns have been raised regarding a significant number of spoiled votes. A total of 213,738 votes were recorded as spoiled, an unprecedented figure that officials believe needs addressing.
Presidential Transition
Catherine Connolly was officially declared the 10th President of the Republic of Ireland on Saturday evening at Dublin Castle. She defeated Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys in the election.
