President of Ireland Michael D Higgins is “in excellent spirits” but will remain in hospital overnight after he reported feeling unwell.
The 82-year-old was taken for tests in Dublin after being assessed by a doctor at his official residence in the capital.
No immediate concerns were identified but he was taken to hospital for tests as a precaution on Thursday.
His official residence said the initial results “have been positive”.
Mr Higgins will remain in hospital overnight.
“The president, who will remain in hospital overnight, is in excellent spirits and has thanked the medical staff for the care he has received,” his official residence said in a statement.
Last night Mr Higgins presented the 2024 Volta Lifetime Achievement Award to film director Steve McQueen at the Dublin International Film Festival.
He was first elected president in 2011 and was re-elected in 2018.
The Irish president, while head of state, has limited constitutional powers and is seen as a mostly ceremonial role.
I hope he gets well soon. He’s a great leader.
I don’t know why he’s in hospital. He’s always been healthy.
The President is an important figure in our country. We should wish him well.
I think the hospital is just trying to keep him there for longer than necessary.
I’m sure he’s in excellent spirits. After all, he’s got the best doctors in the country looking after him.
I bet he’s just faking it so he can get a few days off work.
I wonder if he’s got any funny stories to tell about his time in hospital.
The President is a strong man. I’m sure he’ll be back on his feet in no time.
Why is the President getting special treatment? He should be in a normal hospital like the rest of us.
I wonder what the President is suffering from. I hope it’s not serious.
I don’t believe he’s really in excellent spirits. He looks very tired in the photos.
I bet the President is just pretending to be sick so he can get out of work.
I hope the President gets well soon. We need him to lead our country.
I’m not sure I believe the President is really in excellent spirits.
The President is a very important person in our country. We should all be wishing him well.