82-year-old Irish President Michael D Higgins hospitalized for blood pressure monitoring; no serious health concerns, expected full recovery.

82-year-old Irish President Michael D Higgins remains in St James's Hospital in Dublin until Thursday for blood pressure monitoring after experiencing "mild transient weakness." Medical tests have shown no serious or long-term concerns for his health, and he is expected to make a full recovery. Higgins' medical team has advised limiting public engagements for the coming weeks to facilitate his recuperation.