That's according to a local TD who thinks he maximised the use of his platform and position.
The President's comments on housing belong in 'a book of the greatest speeches ever.'
That's according to Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke, who says he maximised the use of his platform and position.
Michael D Higgins has been accused by some of speaking out of turn when described the government's housing policy as our "our great, great failure" during a public address yesterday.
But the Sinn Féin deputy says she agrees with the President's comments:
A former Tánaiste is among those criticising the President.
Senator Michael McDowell thinks President Higgins was "right in what he said" but he wasn't in a position to say it.
As a largely ceremonial position, the president doesn't traditionally give an opinion on government affairs.
While Senator McDowell agrees with President Higgins' sentiment, he believes he spoke out of turn:
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