The Latest Breaking News from Micheal Martin

Taoiseach denies delay in request for help from the EU after storm

Micheal Martin said it is not his understanding that there was a significant delay in requesting help, including generators and additional crews.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

Martin wants ‘defining year’ for relations with UK after first call with Starmer

The two leaders discussed the ongoing recovery efforts from Storm Eowyn when they spoke on Monday morning.

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025

Irish premier to attend Auschwitz commemoration on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Taoiseach Micheal Martin will join world leaders for the event.

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025

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

Micheal Martin ‘thankful’ after taoiseach nomination

Mr Martin will formally become Ireland’s new premier during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins.

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

Irish parliament to reconvene after unprecedented row over speaking time

The argument prevented Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin being nominated as taoiseach.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

‘Farcical’ Irish parliament row sees efforts to appoint a premier fail

Attempts to nominate a future taoiseach failed on Wednesday after a series of Dail disruptions over opposition speaking time.

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025

Irish parliament delays vote for prime minister after speaking rights row

The process of nominating a new prime minister led to widespread disorder and clashes.

Al Jazeera · Jan 22, 2025