Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned. The Irish parliament descended into uproar on ...

Irish lawmakers have voted to make veteran politician Micheál Martin prime minister for a second time, leading a coalition government ...

Micheál Martin told the Irish Examiner he will establish ... Admits the Government “didn’t see it coming” and was blindsided by Michael Lowry’s regional group seeking opposition speaking ...

It should be obvious that the Government needs Micheál Martin’s upright image much more than it needs Michael Lowry’s downright conceit. Unless, that is, you have made yourself very good at ...

Irish premier Micheal Martin said cautiously that it “remains to be seen where this leads”. Both Mr Martin and Mr Harris, who is Ireland’s deputy premier, said Ireland and the EU’s focus ...

In that event, he will then travel across Dublin to Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the President, where Michael D Higgins will sign the warrant of appointment and hand Mr Martin ...

Micheal Martin has received the backing of the Irish parliament to be nominated as the country’s next premier. Parliamentarians voted 95 to 76 in support of the nomination of the Fianna Fail ...

Shortly after being elected, Martin travelled to Áras an Uachtaráin (the presidential residence) to meet Michael D Higgins where he received his seal of office. He will now return back to ...

The chaotic scenes mean the expected appointment of veteran politician Micheál Martin must wait until at least Thursday.

“It is a profound honor to be nominated to serve as head of the government in a free, democratic and diverse republic,” said Martin, who will formally be appointed to the role later by President ...

DUBLIN (AP) — Irish lawmakers voted Thursday to make veteran politician Micheál Martin prime minister for a second time, leading a coalition government. Members of the lower house of parliament ...