In an interview with Irish Examiner political editor Elaine Loughlin, the Taoiseach says he believes defence will be a vital ...

Micheál Martin navigates Ireland’s neutrality amid rising EU concerns over defence spending and security threats from Russia, writes Elaine Loughlin ...

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

Micheál Martin, 64, was backed by a coalition of members of Ireland's Dáil house of parliament, in a 95 to 76 vote, to become the country's prime minister for the second time. Fianna Fáil ...

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 ...

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 ...

Once Martin is approved, he will be formally appointed to the job by President Michael D. Higgins before naming his cabinet. In Ireland’s Nov. 29 election, voters bucked a global trend that saw ...