The Latest Breaking News from Micheal Martin

Taoiseach and Tanaiste say they would shun coalition with Sinn Fein

Simon Harris and Micheal Martin were speaking during a televised debate involving 10 parties.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

‘Time is right’ for Irish election, says Harris as candidates hit campaign trail

The parties have already began to set out their stall on housing, immigration and childcare as they vie for votes on November 29.

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024

Irish parliament dissolved for General Election

Irish premier Simon Harris said it had been the honour of his life to serve as Taoiseach.

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024

Irish Government ‘cannot ram through unconstitutional Israeli settlements Bill’

Micheal Martin said that it was inevitable that the Bill would be challenged when passed into law.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024

Opposition parties offer to ease through Israeli imports law before election

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said passing the bill at the end of the Dail term would ‘send a powerful message’.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024

‘We’ve upped the ante of our training’ – Irish troops prepare for Lebanon duty

A commanding officer of the peacekeeping battalion said that amid the escalating conflict in Lebanon, troops ‘will look after each other’.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024

Irish peacekeeping troops escape injury after Lebanon camp struck by rocket

Irish premier Simon Harris described the incident as ‘extremely serious’.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024

Parts of Bill banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements ‘unconstitutional’

Micheal Martin said parts of the Occupied Territories Bill need to be changed to withstand a legal challenge.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

‘Challenging’ to pass Occupied Territories Bill before Irish election

Substantial changes to the Bill mean that it is unlikely to pass before a polling date is held before Christmas.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

Coalition leaders agree to hold election in 2024

The Finance Bill will go to committee on November 5, a Government spokesperson said.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024