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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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

The argument prevented Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin being nominated as taoiseach. (left to right) Government chief whip Hildegarde Naughton TD, Fine Gael leader Simon Harris TD, and Fianna ...

Micheal Martin is set to replace Fine Gael leader Simon Harris as taoiseach when the Dail meets on Wednesday. Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin at Radisson Hotel, Dublin, during the Fianna Fail ...

Proposed three-way coalition has majority of nine Government set to be formed next Wednesday Micheal Martin to return as prime minister DUBLIN, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Ireland's two major centre-right ...

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 ...