Irish government to give UK Legacy Act ‘very serious consideration’ The controversial legislation was discussed by the governments at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
Micheal Martin criticises Sinn Fein’s response to Dublin riots as ‘knee-jerk’ The Fianna Fail leader said he has confidence in Justice Minister Helen McEntee, amid calls from Sinn Fein for her to resign. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
UK Government attitude to Irish ‘returned to repellent’ during Brexit – Campbell The former aide to Tony Blair said there was ‘an arrogance about the current government in its attitudes to Ireland’. The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023
Irish-Israeli girl held hostage in Gaza released, Martin says Emily Hand is one of 13 Israeli and four Thai hostages freed in second group since Israel-Hamas ceasefire began The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023
Governments ‘not given proof of life of Hamas’s hostages’ – Micheal Martin Micheal Martin said the Irish government continues to work with Israeli and Egyptian authorities to get the remaining Irish citizens out of Gaza. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023
Another 25 Irish citizens expected to be able to leave Gaza, says Ireland’s deputy premier This will bring total number of Irish citizens and dependants who have left Gaza in recent days to 51 The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023
Another 25 more Irish citizens expected to be able to leave Gaza – Tanaiste This will bring the total number of Irish citizens and dependants who have left Gaza in recent days to 51. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
More Irish citizens leave Gaza via Rafah crossing Michael Martin has expressed confidence that the majority of Irish passport holders will have left the enclave in the coming days. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
More than 20 Irish citizens out of Gaza through Rafah crossing The Government said it is continuing to work on getting remaining Irish citizens out of Gaza. The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
First Irish citizens and dependents cleared to leave Gaza through Rafah crossing Irish premier Leo Varadkar said the Government is ‘working tirelessly’ for citizens still in Gaza The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Some Irish citizens ‘may be able to leave Gaza’ on Wednesday It comes as Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin travels to Egypt. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023
Irish government accused of ‘double standards’ over Israel Sinn Fein brought a private members bill to Dail Eireann on Tuesday evening ‘in response to cries from Gaza’. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023
Pledge to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in bid to return Emily Hand to her family Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin said he will be raising Emily’s case during a visit to Israel. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023
Micheal Martin to travel to Israel and Palestine this week The Irish foreign affairs minister will also travel to Egypt as part of the visit. The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2023 Ireland fully supports International Criminal Court’s Gaza probe, Martin says An opposition party has called for Israel to be referred to the ICC.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Suggestion of political motivation in Shared Island funding rejected Tanaiste Micheal Martin rejected the idea that funding from the Irish Government being spent in Northern Ireland is a ‘Trojan horse’.
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023 Irish criticism of Israel not harming bid to get citizens out of Gaza – Martin Around 35-40 Irish passport holders remained in the territory on Sunday.
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023 Micheal Martin: I want to make a difference and continue to have an impact The Fianna Fail chief said he will lead his party into the next general election and would like to serve in another government.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023 Expelling Israel’s ambassador will not help Irish citizens in Gaza, Martin says Micheal Martin’s comments come as Sinn Fein say ambassador Dana Erlich’s position in Dublin has become untenable.
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Relief scheme for flooded businesses could be extended to Co Louth this week A status yellow rain warning is in place for six counties from 7pm on Wednesday until 7am on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Ministers not told of any Irish citizens leaving by Rafah crossing, Martin says There are approximately 35 Irish passport holders in Gaza.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 EU talks on common Gaza stance must consider all perspectives, says Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he hoped the European Council could agree a joint call for a humanitarian ceasefire.
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 Ireland wants to further deepen its strong economic, cultural ties with India The Irish government wants to further deepen its strong economic and cultural relationship with India as part of its renewed Asia Pacific strategy launched this week, Deputy Prime Minister Micheal Martin has said.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 Varadkar says it is ‘wrong’ to be fired for views after Israeli firm sacks woman The woman said that Israel is a ‘terrorist state’ in a LinkedIn comment.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 GAA club in Cork hailed for opening floodgates to protect housing estate Micheal Martin pledged the government will support the club to repair their pitch and club house.