President Michael D Higgins spends night in hospital

President Michael D Higgins spent the night in hospital undergoing tests after feeling unwell yesterday evening.

The 82 year-old was taken by ambulance to hospital as a precaution after being assessed by a doctor at Áras an Uachtaráin.

A statement from Áras an Uachtaráin says the President was in excellent spirits and has thanked the medical staff for the care he has received.

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