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President Higgins Discharged After Infection Treatment, Returns to Áras

His doctors report significant improvement after a course of antibiotics.

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.