The Latest Breaking News from Micheal Martin

He stressed that his stance on masks was his own personal view and would not influence decisions if NPHET gives the go ahead to get rid of the mandatory requirement

Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald accused Mr Martin of presiding over a 'nightmare of your construction' for renters

Micheal Martin rejected calls to scrap the planned carbon tax rise.

It comes as the Government is expected to announce on Tuesday that grants of more than €25,000 will be offered to individual householders to help pay for deep retrofits of their homes which in turn should reduce the cost of bills

The Government is under pressure to tackle the soaring cost of living.

Exclusive: Mr Cowen apologised for the drink-driving offence which occurred in 2016 and said it was a “stupid, stupid mistake.” He strenuously denies claims that he attempted to evade a Garda checkpoint at the time and said he has sought a copy of this “incorrect record” and has taken steps…

He said he will look at ways that might alleviate pressure on those who are hardest hit by inflation

The former Agriculture Minister resigned in August 2020 over his attendance at the Golfgate dinner, while strict pandemic restrictions were in place.

It comes as DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson suggested his party would not return to powersharing if issues over the protocol are not resolved.

Micheal Martin told the group the Irish Government has ‘consistently engaged with the US on on legacy issues and will continue to do so’.

Pearse Doherty tackled the Taoiseach over his comments on the Bobby Storey funeral