“Over the next seven years, I will represent your voice, Ireland’s voice, as we face challenges that are not local,” he said. Mr Higgins received 822,566 votes, 56 per cent of the total poll to secure another seven years in Áras an Uachtaráin. Michael D Higgins is hugged by his wife Sabina at Dublin Castle as he is announced as the winner of Ireland’s presidential election. Mr Higgins won in all constituencies with Mr Casey running him closest in Donegal with fewer than 3,000 votes between them. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar lauded Mr Higgins on a historic victory saying he was very happy with the outcome.

Source: The Irish Times October 27, 2018 07:11 UTC