Mary Robinson
Mary Robinson is a former President of Ireland and a prominent advocate for climate justice and human rights. As the first female president of Ireland, she served from 1990 to 1997 and later became the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Robinson is currently involved with 'The Elders', a group of global leaders founded by Nelson Mandela, focusing on pressing issues like climate change and social justice. She has been vocal about the need for countries, particularly Brazil, to take a leadership role in addressing climate challenges, especially in light of upcoming international summits like the G-20 and COP-30.
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Former president Mary Robinson has accused Donald Trump’s US administration of 'flooding the atmosphere with lies'.
Trump administration ‘flooding the atmosphere with lies’, Mary Robinson says – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07
Mary Robinson was Ireland's first woman president and wore a suit designed by Louise Kennedy for her inauguration.
‘I loved being on the shop floor. I thought my parents had bought Harrods’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Mary Robinson was the president of Ireland who attended a ceremony in memory of deceased members of the Irish Army, including Oliver Mullaney.
A young military apprentice died in Co Kildare 35 years ago. Now a tribunal is investigating his death – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-10
Former Irish president Mary Robinson branded the proposed Board of Peace as 'a delusion of power'.
Ireland’s reluctance to speak out against Trump’s Board of Peace is shameful – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-30
Mary Robinson commented on Trump's power and the delusion of the Board of Peace.
Investors are stockpiling gold. I’m stocking up on Aldi torches – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28
Mary Robinson criticized the 'Board of Peace' and described it as a delusion of power.
‘New Gaza’ plan criticised by Palestinians and UN experts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-26
Mary Robinson placed a candle in the window of Áras an Uachtaráin to symbolize Ireland's connection to its emigrants.
Ireland’s Christmas story is still underpinned by separation anxiety – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-23
Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, expressed joy over the ICJ's judgment on climate change.
When scientific and political realities diverged – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-21
Mary Robinson, a US grandmother, pleaded guilty to firearms offences after being arrested in New Providence.
US grandmother returns home after paying $8,000 gun fine
Bahamas· 2025-12-15
Mary Robinson is noted as the first female president of Ireland, an event that deeply affected Ní Churreáin.
‘There’s a deep respect embedded in Gaeltacht culture for troublemakers’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-22
Mary Robinson stated that the agreement is significant for multilateralism despite its imperfections.
La cumbre del clima se cierra sin ser capaz otra vez de mencionar el abandono de los combustibles fósiles | Clima y Medio Ambiente
Spain· 2025-11-22
Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, criticized attempts to write gender equality out of global climate agreements.
Row over gender at Cop30 is ‘crazy and cruel’, Mary Robinson tells climate summit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20
Mary Robinson is a former president of Ireland who contributed to the documentary about Michael D Higgins.
the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-16
Mary Robinson was the first woman president of Ireland, known for her impactful inauguration speech that declared her election had 'rocked the system'.
Catherine Connolly’s speech was surprisingly political. It doesn’t really matter – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, is among the prominent figures advocating for changes in the COP process.
Lobby dos combustíveis fósseis reforçado na cimeira do clima: 1602 participantes | COP30
Portugal· 2025-11-15
Mary Robinson was president at a time when the Berlin Wall had fallen, marking a significant shift in geopolitics.
The six lines that tell us what sort of president Catherine Connolly will be – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12Mary Robinson was the first woman to hold the presidency of Ireland and served as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Pela 1ª vez, COP terá pavilhão para cientistas: “Falaremos de fatos, não de ideologias”
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-10
Mary Robinson is co-founder of Project Dandelion and former president of Ireland.
Women’s farm labour needs to be valued and funded across the world – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
Senator Mary Robinson always stressed how important it was to move the debate away from the criminal justice area and into that of women’s reproductive health and choice.
May McGee’s achievement meant couples could have healthy sexual relationships without fear – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-01
Mary Robinson is a member of the Elders group and a former Irish president.
Press Israel to release Marwan Barghouti, former world leaders urge Trump | Palestine
United Kingdom· 2025-10-29
Mary Robinson served as the first female President of Ireland and is noted for her intelligence and empathy.
This election wasn’t a lurch to the left, but a victory for Keep The Other Lot Out politics – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-29
Mary Robinson’s victory in 1990 showed that the left could win a national election.
There’s a reason why Ireland votes for leftist presidents and right-of-centre governments – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-28
Mary Robinson was the first president in the history of the State to be elected without the backing of a government party.
Catherine Connolly’s remarkable success – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26
Mary Robinson became the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights after her presidency.
Michael D Higgins: Poetry, Galway and grandchildrenIreland· 2025-10-26
Mary Robinson was the first woman to serve as president of Ireland and expanded the role's influence.
Catherine Connolly, militante de la réunification de l’Irlande, élue présidente
France· 2025-10-26Mary Robinson's election in 1990 resulted in a high voter turnout.
Six things to watch when presidential election ballot boxes are opened – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
The statement has also been signed by the former Irish president Mary Robinson.
Harry and Meghan join AI pioneers in call for ban on superintelligent systems | Artificial intelligence (AI)United Kingdom· 2025-10-22
Mary Robinson admired the Dalai Lama and faced opposition from the government regarding her meeting with him.
I got a sharp lesson in how protective Irish people are of our presidents – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-21
Mary Robinson was a presidential candidate in 1990, supported by Fergus Finlay.
Four things Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly should do in the final days – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-20
Mary Robinson has shaped what is understood as the Irish presidency in 2025.
The four most important issues in the next president’s in-tray – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-19