U.S. Representative Clay Higgins (R-LA) speaks with U.S. Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) during a House Oversight Committee hearing on the "border crisis" on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., February 7, 2023. REUTERS/Michael A. McCoy 

The President of Ireland Michael D.Higgins presents Leo Varadkar the seal of office after he becomes the Republic of Ireland's new Prime Minister (Taoiseach) in Dublin, Ireland December 17, 2022. REUTERS/Damien Eagers 

The President of Ireland Michael D.Higgins presents Leo Varadkar the seal of office after he becomes the Republic of Ireland's new Prime Minister (Taoiseach) in Dublin, Ireland December 17, 2022. REUTERS/Damien Eagers 

The President of Ireland Michael D.Higgins presents Leo Varadkar the seal of office after he becomes the Republic of Ireland's new Prime Minister (Taoiseach) in Dublin, Ireland December 17, 2022. REUTERS/Damien Eagers 

The President of Ireland Michael D.Higgins presents Leo Varadkar the seal of office after he becomes the Republic of Ireland's new Prime Minister (Taoiseach) in Dublin, Ireland December 17, 2022. REUTERS/Damien Eagers 

The President of Ireland Michael D.Higgins presents Leo Varadkar the seal of office after he becomes the Republic of Ireland's new Prime Minister (Taoiseach) in Dublin, Ireland December 17, 2022. REUTERS/Damien Eagers 

The President of Ireland Michael D.Higgins presents Leo Varadkar the seal of office after he becomes the Republic of Ireland's new Prime Minister (Taoiseach) in Dublin, Ireland December 17, 2022. REUTERS/Damien Eagers 

The President of Ireland Michael D.Higgins presents Leo Varadkar the seal of office after he becomes the Republic of Ireland's new Prime Minister (Taoiseach) in Dublin, Ireland December 17, 2022. REUTERS/Damien Eagers 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signs a distinguished guests book, in Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland December 1, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meets President of Ireland Michael D Higgins, in Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland December 1, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meets President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and wife Sabina, in Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland December 1, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signs a distinguished guests book as she meets President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and wife Sabina, in Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland December 1, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

House Homeland Security Committee member Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) attends a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland" on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., November 15, 2022. REUTERS/Michael A. McCoy 

Irish President Michael D Higgins signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Picture date: Sunday September 18, 2022. Jonathan Hordle/Pool via REUTERS 

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina pay their respects as they file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday. Markus Schreiber/Pool via REUTERS 

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins, right, pays his respects as he files past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday. Markus Schreiber/Pool via REUTERS 

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins, centre, and his wife Sabina, second right, pay their respects as they file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday. Markus Schreiber/Pool via REUTERS 

Britain's King Charles III looks on as Queen Consort speaks with Sabina Coyne and Irish President Michael D. Higgins after a Service of Reflection at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast during their visit to Northern Ireland. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Liam McBurney/Pool via REUTERS 

King Charles III meets President Michael D Higgins (right) as they attend a Service of Reflection for Queen Elizabeth II at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Liam McBurney/Pool via REUTERS 

King Charles III meets President Michael D Higgins (right) as they attend a Service of Reflection for Queen Elizabeth II at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Liam McBurney/Pool via REUTERS 

(left to right) President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina, Prime Minister Liz Truss, Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris attend a Service of Reflection at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Liam McBurney/Pool via REUTERS 

(left to right) Lord Mayor of Belfast Tina Black, President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina, Prime Minister Liz Truss, Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney attend a Service of Reflection at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Liam McBurney/Pool via REUTERS 

King Charles III and the Queen Consort greet President Michael D Higgins (centre right) as they attend a Service of Reflection at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast during their visit to Northern Ireland. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022.e Liam McBurney/Pool via REUTERS 

(left to right) Lord Mayor of Belfast Tina Black, President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina, Prime Minister Liz Truss, Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney attend a Service of Reflection for Queen Elizabeth II at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Liam McBurney/Pool via REUTERS 

(left to right) Lord Mayor of Belfast Tina Black, President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina, Prime Minister Liz Truss, Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris attend a Service of Reflection for Queen Elizabeth II at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Liam McBurney/Pool via REUTERS 

King Charles III and the Queen Camilla greet President Michael D Higgins (right) as they attend a Service of Reflection for Queen Elizabeth II at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast during their visit to Northern Ireland. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Liam McBurney/Pool via REUTERS 

(left to right) President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina, Prime Minister Liz Truss, Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris attend a Service of Reflection for Queen Elizabeth II at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Liam McBurney/Pool via REUTERS 

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina greet Prime Minister Liz Truss (right) at a Service of Reflection for Queen Elizabeth II at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Liam McBurney/Pool via REUTERS 

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - Group E - Republic of Ireland v Ukraine - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland - June 8, 2022 Republic of Ireland president Michael D. Higgins before the match REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins walks next to the guard of honour during a ceremony marking the centenary of the handover of Dublin Castle from the British authorities in Dublin, Ireland, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins walks next to the guard of honour during a ceremony marking the centenary of the handover of Dublin Castle from the British authorities in Dublin, Ireland, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins walks next to the guard of honour during a ceremony marking the centenary of the handover of Dublin Castle from the British authorities in Dublin, Ireland, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins attends a ceremony marking the centenary of the handover of Dublin Castle from the British authorities in Dublin, Ireland, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins attends a ceremony marking the centenary of the handover of Dublin Castle from the British authorities in Dublin, Ireland, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins unveils a plaque during a ceremony marking the centenary of the handover of Dublin Castle from the British authorities in Dublin, Ireland, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins unveils a plaque during a ceremony marking the centenary of the handover of Dublin Castle from the British authorities in Dublin, Ireland, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins stands next to a guard of honour during a ceremony marking the centenary of the handover of Dublin Castle from the British authorities in Dublin, Ireland, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins inspects guard of honour during a ceremony marking the centenary of the handover of Dublin Castle from the British authorities in Dublin, Ireland, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins inspects guard of honour during a ceremony marking the centenary of the handover of Dublin Castle from the British authorities in Dublin, Ireland, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins inspects guard of honour during a ceremony marking the centenary of the handover of Dublin Castle from the British authorities in Dublin, Ireland, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins attends a ceremony marking the centenary of the handover of Dublin Castle from the British authorities in Dublin, Ireland, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

Ireland's Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheal Martin and President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins attend a ceremony marking the centenary of the handover of Dublin Castle from the British authorities in Dublin, Ireland, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Ireland v Qatar - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - October 12, 2021 President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins wearing a protective face mask in the stands before the match REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 

French President Emmanuel Macron stands next to President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Coyne as he visits Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

French President Emmanuel Macron stands as he meets President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins in Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

French President Emmanuel Macron walks with President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins as he visits Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

French President Emmanuel Macron walks with President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins as he visits Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

French President Emmanuel Macron and Irish President Michael D. Higgins pet one of the dogs of President Higgins as they meet in Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

French President Emmanuel Macron and President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins sit next to each other during a meeting in Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins speaks with French President Emmanuel Macron as he visits Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

French President Emmanuel Macron pets one of the dogs of Irish President Michael D. Higgins as they meet in Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins as he visits Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

French President Emmanuel Macron walks with President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins as he visits Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

The dogs of Irish President Michael D. Higgins walk around him and French President Emmanuel Macron as they meet in Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

French President Emmanuel Macron rings The Peace Bell next to President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins as he visits Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

French President Emmanuel Macron rings The Peace Bell as he meets President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins in Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

French President Emmanuel Macron signs a guest book next to President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Coyne as he visits Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins at Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

French President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he stands next to President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins at Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool 

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Coyne wait to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron at Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin, Ireland, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool