Commission of Investigation into the Tuam Mother and Baby Home

15 March 2017

I spoke in the Seanad about the Tuam Mother and Baby Home in the context of Ireland's appalling history of institutional violence and the culture of denial. I called for the long-overdue separation of church and state in our country.

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What is this Referendum really about? Why I'm calling for a YES vote

23 May 2018

As we prepare to vote this Friday, I think it’s important to reflect on what this referendum is and is not about.

Independent Senator Alice Mary Higgins seeks re-election to Seanad Éireann on NUI panel

14 February 2020

Senator Alice-Mary Higgins today, 14 February, lodged her nomination papers to seek re-election to the next Seanad on the National University of Ireland (NUI) panel.

Senator Higgins congratulates former Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos on receipt of the Tipperary Peace Prize

19 November 2018

Senator Alice-Mary Higgins, leader of the Civil Engagement Group and chair of the Oireachtas Peace Neutrality and Disarmament group has extended her warm congratulations to former Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos, who was awarded the Tipperary Peace Prize last Friday.