Overview
- He returned to Áras an Uachtaráin today after two nights at St James’s Hospital in Dublin.
- He was examined for a localised infection and began a prescribed course of antibiotics.
- The president’s medical team reported a “significant improvement,” and he was described as in good spirits throughout treatment.
- In a statement, he thanked hospital staff for their care and the public for their well wishes.
- He remains in office until president-elect Catherine Connolly’s 11 November inauguration, having already congratulated her on her election.