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1 online resource (352 pages) |
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The President of Ireland since 2011, when he was elected by a final tally of almost 57% of the votes, Michael D. Higgins has used his time in office to setout a vision of what he calls an ethical Republic'. In a series of remarkable and urgent speeches, which are anything but the bland commentaries of a ceremonial head of state, Michael D. Higgins has urged his fellow citizens to consider what makes the good life. He has asked how human rights, an active and empowered citizenry, women's equality and the right to health and a life free of corrosive anxiety might be achieved. He has highlighted the plight of refugees. And he has criticised the ways in which work is becoming dehumanised. |
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Print version record. |
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Higgins, Michael D., 1941-
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Speeches, addresses, etc., English.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE / General.
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Ireland -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
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Ireland -- Social conditions -- 21st century.
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Electronic books.
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Freading.
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Speeches. Selections
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| Related To |
Other version: Higgins, Michael D., 1941- When ideas matter. London : Head of Zeus, 2016. 1784978264 (OCoLC)960717607 |
| ISBN |
9781784978266 (e-pub) |
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9781784978266 |
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