By Claudia Savage, PAPresident Michael D Higgins’ comments on foreign affairs were “close to the line” but did not go too far, a Fine Gael TD has said. Minister of State Neale Richmond told RTÉ the President’s comments were “well held”. “Foreign affairs policy will of course be driven by the government and indeed by the Oireachtas. I recognise President Higgins’ comments, they are well held, decades-held opinions and comments,” he said. We are talking about issues of foreign policy but there are also already citizens who will be expected to take part should their neutrality be challenged,” he said.

Source: The Herald June 18, 2023 19:46 UTC