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It will be a Presidency that celebrates all of our possibilities. It will seek to be of assistance and encouragement to investment and job creation, to innovation and original thinking – a Presidency of ideas – recognising and open to new paradigms of thought and action. It will aspire to turn the best of ideas into living realities for all of our people, realising our limitless possibilities – ár feidireachtaí gan teorainn.”</p> <p>“In making that transformation, it is necessary to move past the assumptions which have failed us and to work together for such a different set of values as will enable us to build a sustainable social economy and a society which is profoundly ethical and inclusive. A society and a state which will restore trust and confidence at home and act as a worthy symbol of Irishness abroad, inviting relationships of respect and co-operation across the world.”</p> <p><strong>Inaugural address, 11 November 2011</strong></p> <h3 class="page-subheading">A Real Republic</h3> <p>President Michael D. Higgins believes in and is committed to a Real Republic, founded on principles of equality, participation and recognition of the dignity of all citizens.</p> <p>“The demands and the rewards of building a real and inclusive Republic in its fullest sense remains as a challenge for us all, but it is one we should embrace together."</p> <p><strong>Inaugural address, 11 November 2011</strong></p> <h3 class="page-subheading">Inclusive citizenship</h3> <p>“In implementing the mandate you have given me, I will seek to achieve an inclusive citizenship where every citizen participates and everyone is treated with respect. I will highlight and support initiatives for inclusion across Ireland and also make it a priority to visit and to support the participation of the most excluded in our society, including those in institutional care.”</p> <p>“We must seek to build together an active, inclusive citizenship; based on participation, equality, respect for all and the flowering of creativity in all its forms. A confident people is our hope, a people at ease with itself, a people that grasps the deep meaning of the proverb ‘ní neart go cur le chéile’ – our strength lies in our common weal – our social solidarity.”</p> <p>“Active citizenship requires the will and the opportunity to participate at every level and in every way – to be the arrow; not the target.”</p> <p><strong>Inaugural address, 11 November 2011</strong></p> <h3 class="page-subheading">Creative Society</h3> <p>President Higgins invites every Irish citizen to become part of Ireland’s creative society.</p> <p>“I will champion creative communities who are bringing about positive change at local level by giving recognition to their achievements on the national stage. 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It is that which has enabled us to overcome adversity and it is that which will enable us to transcend our present difficulties and celebrate the real Republic which is ours for the making.</p> <p>Every age, after all, must have its own Aisling and dream of a better, kinder, happier, shared world.”</p> <p><strong>Inaugural address, 11 November 2011</strong></p> <h3 class="page-subheading">Presidency Seminars – Shaping Ireland’s Shared Future</h3> <p>Presidency Seminars – Shaping Ireland’s Shared Future</p> <p>“During my Presidency, I also intend to hold a number of Presidency Seminars which may reflect and explore themes important to our shared life yet separate and wider than legislative demand, themes such as the restoration of trust in our institutions, the ethical connection between our economy and society, the future of a Europe built on peace, social solidarity and sustainability.”</p> <p><strong>Inaugural address, 11 November 2011</strong></p> <ul> <li><a 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