The Latest Breaking News from Micheal Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin says NPHET to be disbanded

The news comes as Mr Martin confirmed that the law on the wearing of face masks will be scrapped on February 28

Dublin Live · Feb 18, 2022

EU will be united in ‘strong response’ to any invasion of Ukraine, says Irish PM

Micheal Martin said he will work with his EU colleagues to respond to any threats from Russia, including any cyber security fears.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2022

Government ‘failing miserably’ over hospitals crisis, says McDonald

The Sinn Fein leader said 1,100 people aged 75 and older waited more than 24 hours on a trolley in January.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin believes we should keep wearing masks even after NPHET lifts mandate

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

Irish Mirror · Feb 12, 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin accused of 'downright lies' in heated Dail exchange

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

Irish Mirror · Feb 9, 2022

Taoiseach says carbon taxes hike has ‘little’ to do with rise in cost of living

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

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

Cost of living to remain high for 'couple of months' as Government promises financial help

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

Irish Mirror · Feb 7, 2022

Carbon tax revenue to fund cost of living measures, Taoiseach says

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

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

Report into Barry Cowen drink driving leak 'imminent' as Taoiseach says door open for Cabinet return

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…

Irish Mirror · Feb 7, 2022

Taoiseach vows to tackle 'cost of living crisis' but ruled out certain options

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

Dublin Live · Feb 7, 2022