The Latest Breaking News from Mary Lou McDonald

Dail moves to resolve dispute which delayed taoiseach nomination

The process of nominating a new taoiseach faced an unprecedented day-long delay due to a heated dispute over opposition speaking rights.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Irish premier pledges to tackle housing issues as new government chosen

There was a significant reshuffle of ministers after Micheal Martin was appointed Taoiseach once again.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Regional independents not allowed on opposition benches in latest speaker ruling

The Dail is to reconvene after a chaotic row over how speaking time should be allocated to the government-affiliated independents.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Taoiseach selection delayed as Irish Parliament erupts in row

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin had been poised to become Ireland’s next premier.

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025

Irish parliament suspended twice in row over speaking rights

It has led to a delay in the nomination of the taoiseach.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Micheal Martin poised to become Irish premier as parliament meets

Mr Martin’s Fianna Fail emerged as the largest party following the Irish general election at the end of November.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

McDonald pays tribute to ‘patriot’ Ted Howell during funeral service

The 78-year-old, who was credited with being a key backroom figure in Sinn Fein, died last week.

Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025

Sinn Fein Stormont minister to run for election to Irish Seanad

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has lodged his nomination papers for elections to the Dublin parliament.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024

Starmer cannot duck and dive on question of Irish reunification, Sinn Fein says

Mary Lou McDonald said the incoming government in Dublin must also take ‘urgent’ steps to start planning for unity.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024

Fianna Fail ‘looking down their nose’ at 400,000 Sinn Fein voters

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald said her party is the only one that Fianna Fail has not spoken to in terms of a new Irish coalition government.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024