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 ...

Micheál Martin has admitted that the Government was blindsided by an attempt by Michael Lowry's regional group to seek opposition speaking time. The move to form a technical group, which has ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

Micheál Martin navigates Ireland’s neutrality amid ... he took issue with the framing of a question posed on the Michael Lowry technical group fiasco. "I think that you've put it the wrong ...

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin talks to the media outside the government building in Dublin, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.(AP Photo/Peter Morrison) DUBLIN (AP) — Irish lawmakers voted Thursday to ...

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 ...