b'President Michael D Higgins has released a statement reiterating his condemnation of Russia\\u2019s ongoing war. \\n\\nHowever, the statement did not reference criticism of his wife Sabina for writing a letter on the conflict in last Friday\\u2019s Irish Times. The letter was also published on the \\xc1ras\\u2019s website but was subsequently removed. \\n\\nWith reaction, Ciara spoke to Shane Ross Former Minister for Transport and John McGahon Fine Gael Senator.'