Micheál Martin has made several surprise appointments and demotions in his first act as Taoiseach. He was nominated by his fellow TDs on Thursday afternoon on a score of 95 in favour to 76 against.

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Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned. CNN values your feedback 1.

Mr Martin will formally become Ireland’s new premier during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin reacts as he is elected as Ireland's Taoiseach (Prime Minister) in parliamentary vote, in Dublin, Ireland, January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne.

It will be Martin's second stint as prime minister, having led the country from 2020 to 2022. He will hand the role over to the leader of fellow centre-right party Fine Gael in November 2027, the ...

Micheal Martin is poised to become Ireland’s next premier, as the country’s parliament meets to nominate a new taoiseach on Wednesday. Mr Martin’s Fianna Fail emerged as the largest party ...

Martin’s speeches may also be read as a series of rebukes to the frequent peaceniking of President Michael D Higgins, something which might add a certain frisson when the new Taoiseach meets the ...

Micheál Martin said the days ahead of Friday’s election will be “very challenging”. Thursday, 5 June 2025. ePaper; ... Fine Gael down and Michael Lowry is pulling the strings.

It will be Martin's second stint as prime minister, having led the country from 2020 to 2022. He will hand the role over to the leader of fellow centre-right party Fine Gael in November 2027, the ...