Alice Mary Higgins
Alice Mary Higgins (born 17 June 1975) is an Irish Independent politician who has served as a Senator for the National University of Ireland since April 2016.[1] She is a member of the Civil Engagement group in the 25th Seanad. She is the campaigns and policy officer at the National Women's Council of Ireland, and a board member of the European Women's Lobby. Her father, Michael D. Higgins, a former Labour Party politician, is the ninth and current President of Ireland.[2]
Alice Mary Higgins | |
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Senator | |
Assumed office 27 April 2016 | |
Constituency | National University of Ireland |
Personal details | |
Born | Alice Mary Higgins 17 June 1975 Galway, Ireland |
Nationality | Irish |
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | Civil Engagement group |
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Alma mater | |
Website | alicemaryhiggins |
Higgins studied English and philosophy at University College Dublin,[2] and took an MPhil in theatre and cultural studies at Trinity College Dublin, and a Fulbright MA in sociology at The New School in New York City.[3] She stood for election to Seanad Éireann on the National University of Ireland panel in April 2016 and was elected to the third and final seat on the 28th count.[4] She was an independent candidate for the Dublin constituency at the 2019 European Parliament election but finished 10th and was not elected.[5] Higgins is a member of the Advisory Panel of Democracy in Europe Movement 2025.[6]
References
- "Alice Mary Higgins". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- McTeirnan, Anthea (24 February 2016). "President's daughter to stand for Seanad". The Irish Times. Dublin. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- "About Me". AliceMaryHiggins.ie. Archived from the original on 3 May 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- O'Halloran, Marie; Collins, Stephen (27 April 2016). "Former justice minister Michael McDowell wins Seanad seat". The Irish Times. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- "Senator Alice-Mary Higgins to contest European elections". RTÉ News. 8 April 2019.
- "Advisory Panel". DiEM25. Retrieved 22 June 2020.