Michael D Higgins says he used private jet to visit Belfast following advice from his office

Cate McCurry, Press Association

President Michael D Higgins has claimed that he had to travel to Belfast by private jet following advice from his office on security issues.

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DUP helps Tories defeat attempt to force release of Universal Credit impact papers

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Michael D Higgins says he used private jet to visit Belfast following advice from his office

Brexit: Dominic Raab says transition extension should only occur if Irish border backstop proposal is removed

Watchdog 'shares frustration' over DUP's Brexit donation transparency

DUP's Peter Johnston wins Mid and East Antrim council by-election

Sammy Wilson slams Leo Varadkar over 'despicable, low and rotten' Brexit border terror claims

MORE Political news

Stormont parties to have 10 months to restore power-sharing without election

Bullying 'was a problem' in Sinn Féin says presidential candidate Liadh Ní Riada

Brexit: Stormont's pro-Remain parties slam Theresa May for meeting 'snub'

DUP's Nigel Dodds says extended post-Brexit transition period would cost UK billions of pounds

Bill is no substitute for devolved government, DUP warns

Brexit: Leo Varadkar references IRA border bombing to emphasise journey to peace

DUP helps Tories defeat attempt to force release of Universal Credit impact papers

Council chief Anne Donaghy says apology to Irish language group 'forced act of penance'

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