The Latest Breaking News from Micheal Martin

Mattie McGrath accuses Taoiseach of 'looking after' Tony Holohan with new Trinity job

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is starting a new job as a professor in Trinity College this summer when he finishes up in his CMO gig.

Irish Mirror · Apr 6, 2022

Thousands of artists to get €325 per week under new Basic Income scheme

The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme will be available to 2,000 musicians, artist and other creatives over a three year period

Dublin Live · Apr 5, 2022

Irish premier backs EU ban on coal and oil imports from Russia

Micheal Martin said the European Union must keep adding pressure on Moscow.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

Irish households could be washing clothes and dishes at night if mandatory 'time-of-day' pricing comes in

Households could opt out if they still wanted to use lots of electricity during the day - but it would be more expensive

Irish Mirror · Mar 31, 2022

'No limit' to number of Ukrainian refugees Ireland takes in despite accommodation concerns

Taoiseach Micheal Martin praised the extraordinary response from the Irish public on assisting people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Irish Mirror · Mar 31, 2022

Covid Ireland: One county reporting highest-ever infection rates in schools amid further calls for mask return

As of 8:00 am on Wednesday, 1,610 Covid-19 patients were hospitalised, of whom 49 were in ICU

Irish Mirror · Mar 31, 2022

Ukrainian refugee crisis will cost Ireland from next year, Taoiseach warns

An estimated 14,611 Ukrainians have arrived in Ireland since the Russian invasion began on February 24

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

Suspected Russian spies ordered to leave Ireland over 'extreme concerns'

The source said: “The Government became extremely concerned about spying activities and decided to act.”

Dublin Live · Mar 30, 2022

Suspected Russian spies ordered to leave Ireland amid 'extreme concerns' about security

The source said: “The Government became extremely concerned about spying activities and decided to act.”

Irish Mirror · Mar 29, 2022

Belgium Expels 21 Russians amid Similar Moves Elsewhere in EU

Belgium has expelled 21 Russian diplomats for alleged spying and posing threats to security, the foreign affairs minister told lawmakers, amid similar moves by fellow EU members the Netherlands, Ireland and the Czech Republic. Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said it was not possible to coordinate such moves among all…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2022