Áras says President will carry out reduced number of public engagements for remainder of summer while rehabilitating
President Michael D. Higgins is to undergo a procedure next week to relieve back pain, Áras an Uachtaráin has said. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA WirePresident Michael D Higgins is to undergo a procedure next week to relieve back pain, Áras an Uachtaráin has said.
A statement issued on Friday afternoon said the procedure had been “planned for some time” ahead of Mr Higgins’ busy autumn schedule, which is due to involve a number of overseas engagements. “Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins, will next Tuesday, 11 July, undergo an elective medical procedure to relieve back pain. Following the procedure, the President will continue to carry out his constitutional duties, including consideration of legislation, from Áras an Uachtaráin and from his home in Galway,” the statement explained.
“It is anticipated that the President will carry out a reduced number of public engagements over the remaining weeks of the summer while he completes a short rehabilitation programme, during which time he will be preparing speeches for the autumn engagements and continuing to fulfil his constitutional duties.”
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