The Latest Breaking News from Micheal Martin

Irish deputy premier says Ireland is not relying on RAF

Micheal Martin also said he was ‘a bit impatient’ with the suggestion that Ireland was the weakest link in Europe.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Irish deputy premier defends comments on China ‘de-risking’ as ‘balanced’

Micheal Martin emphasised the value of Ireland’s relationship with China while warning ‘we are not naive’.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023

209 Irish citizens and dependents evacuated from Sudan in total

Ireland has ended the deployment of its emergency team in Cyprus and Djibouti to help those brought to safety.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

Irish government sending team to evacuate citizens from Sudan

Ministers approved the deployment of an Emergency Civil Assistance Team mission to assist with the process following a cabinet meeting on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023

DUP will not be ‘brow beaten’ into a Stormont return, Donaldson vows

Earlier, Chris Heaton-Harris claimed a restoration of the powersharing institutions was the surest way to secure Northern Ireland’s place in the UK.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Micheal Martin says Irish government will work with UK on Good Friday Agreement

He was speaking at Queen’s University Belfast alongside Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Anniversary events can help restore powersharing at Stormont, says Martin

Micheal Martin spoke as political leaders from the Good Friday Agreement era prepared to participate in a major three-day conference in Belfast.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023

Micheal Martin defends Joe Biden over claims the US President 'hates the UK'

The Tanaiste spoke on RTE's Morning Ireland about Joe Biden's ongoing visit in Ireland and said he was "surprised" by recent comments made by Arlene Foster

Dublin Live · Apr 14, 2023

Biden remarks were an exhortation for all to work together – Martin

The Tanaiste said he believed a speech in Belfast by the US president would help the political atmosphere in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Consideration of Ireland’s foreign policy stance should not be ‘binary issue’

Micheal Martin’s comments came after US President Joe Biden referenced Ireland’s policy of military neutrality in a speech to the Dail.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023