Which of the following is INCORRECT about Michael D Higgins?

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    Ireland’s former culture minister, human rights activist and poet— Michael D Higgins —is on course to win Thursday’s presidential poll. The President who serves as a ceremonial head of state is elected for a seven-year term.
    The first results aren’t in yet, but already tallies are showing that Mr. Higgins is leading the field. His closest rival has already conceded victory and has called Mr. Higgins to offer his congratulations. (8-2)Michael D Higgins is a published poet, a former university lecturer and a long-serving member of the Irish parliament. He’s set to become Ireland’s ninth President, coming first out of a record number of seven candidates contesting the election.