Opinion
Noel Doran: Mindful Martin may yet have decisive say in Irish unity debate
Martin was personally involved in the negotiations throughout his Belfast visit, and, after a lengthy delay, eventually appeared at the reception, as unruffled as ever, to confirm that the 79-year-old ...
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Why does Micheál Martin allow himself to look so comfortable with shady deals?
Watching Irish politics over the past few weeks, a single question keeps coming into my mind: does Micheál Martin understand his own brand? Does he know that he is Taoiseach, not because of ...
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Micheal Martin ‘thankful’ after taoiseach nomination
Micheal Martin has said he is “thankful” to his supporters after he received the backing of the Irish ... serve as taoiseach.” Mr Martin is now travelling to meet President Michael D Higgins ...
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Micheál Martin: Irish defence spending will have to rise amid escalating security threats
In his first sit-down interview since becoming Taoiseach, Mr Martin said Ireland is 'blissfully unaware' of the threat posed ...
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Government expects more than ‘case by case’ support from Independent backbenchers - Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said it is his understanding ... The Taoiseach was responding to a report in The Irish Times that figures at a senior level in Government were questioning the size ...
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Reform committee should ensure changes to standing orders, says Micheál Martin
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told the opposition that standing ... On Monday, Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy said that four RIG TDs, Michael Lowry, Barry Heneghan, Gillian Toole and Danny Healy ...
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Taoiseach denies deal with Michael Lowry to guarantee opposition speaking time
More info Taoiseach Micheál Martin has denied that there was any deal with Michael Lowry during government ... that can last five years.” Join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on ...
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Micheál Martin: Irish defence spending will have to rise amid escalating security threats
Micheál Martin told the Irish Examiner ... by Michael Lowry’s regional group seeking opposition speaking time, which caused Dáil rows and delayed his nomination as Taoiseach; Will raise ...
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Dáil speaking rights for Michael Lowry group not ‘black and white issue’, Martin says
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. The political spat centres on Michael Lowry’s Independent group of TDs being allocated speaking time from opposition benches, given it has agreed to vote with ...
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Seanad elections 2025: Michael McDowell still top dog as losers hope for reprieve from Taoiseach Micheál Martin
It has already thrown up some fascinating results, with luck smiling on some and overlooking others. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news ...
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Taoiseach blasts Mary Lou McDonald and opposition behaviour in scathing new letter
The Dáil descended into chaos on January 22 as it met to nominate Mr Martin as Taoiseach. Anger over Michael Lowry ... seen by the Irish Mirror, the Taoiseach criticised this line and blasted ...