MICHAEL D HIGGINS TO BECOME PRESIDENT OF IRELAND
Date Published: 11-Nov-2011
The inauguration ceremony at Dublin Castle today is expected to be attended by around 700 people.
Shortly before half past eleven, he and Sabina will depart Farmleigh by Presidential car escorted by motorcycle outriders from the Defence forces for the ceremonial drive to Dublin Castle.
The inauguration will take place at 12 noon with the Taoiseach requesting the Chief Justice to read out the declaration of office.
This will be followed by the signing of the declaration, and Michael D. Higgins inaugural speech.