From Gaza to AI, Michael D Higgins warns of a world losing its moral compass
Former Irish President Michael D. Higgins discusses his ongoing work, health challenges, and his critical views on global issues including the conflict in Gaza and the role of the EU. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a moral compass in international relations.
Why it matters
As a prominent elder statesman, Higgins' perspectives on human rights and global ethics carry significant weight in Irish and European political discourse.
Senator Alice-Mary Higgins, Professor Maggie Cusack, president of Munster Technological University, Michael D Higgins, former president of Ireland, and Sabina Higgins, at MTU Cork School of Music. Picture: Joleen Cronin
Michael D Higgins is frustrated with his left ankle.
The 85-year-old former president of Ireland has an agenda of work ahead of him, and right now, his balance is holding him back.
"I'm a bit challenged lately. I had a good recovery from my stroke at the end of February 2024, but one part of it that didn't recover was my left ankle, and that's why I'm not as steady as I was," he says, before adding: "I have a lot more to write, you see."
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