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The 84-year-old will hold his title until 11 November when President-elect Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated following her historic election win. Advertisement Higgins congratulated Connolly following her win. In a statement he said: “The President-elect will have the full support of this office as she prepares for her Inauguration next month.” On Wednesday he held his final afternoon tea event in the Áras before he leaves office. In February, last year when he was 82, he spent over a week in hospital for what was later revealed to be a mild stroke. He cut back on public appearances for a number of weeks and was later seen in public using two walking sticks. Áras an Uachtaráin has been contacted for comment. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. 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