Michael D Higgins returned €2.6 million of pay and allowances to State over 14-year presidency - The Journal

Michael D Higgins returned €2.6 million of pay and allowances to State over 14-year presidency – The Journal

April 29, 2026

Michael D Higgins returned €2.6 million of pay and allowances to State over 14-year presidency The JournalUnderspend of nearly €400,000 in second Higgins Áras term RTE.ieMichael D Higgins returns €2.6m in salary and allowances to the State The Irish IndependentMichael D Higgins gives over €2m back to the State after two presidency terms Irish MirrorMichael D. Higgins returns total of €2.6 million to Exchequer over course of two terms as President of Ireland Extra.ie