Irish president slams government for attempting to ditch neutrality and join NATO

DUBLIN—The Irish Presidency is primarily a ceremonial position, which precludes the incumbent from commenting on government policy. However, Ireland's President, Michael D. Higgins, has on occasion broken with convention. Late June was a case in point.

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