The Latest Breaking News from Micheál Martin

Taoiseach speaks out on botched Tony Holohan Trinity job

Chief Medical Officer resigned amid the controversy that he ultimately was not responsible for

Irish Mirror · Apr 10, 2022

Micheal Martin puts Dr Tony Holohan's appointment to taxpayer-funded Trinity College role on hold

Micheal Martin said that Dr Tony Holohan’s job switch from CMO to academia has been put on hold pending a report from the Minister for Health

Irish Mirror · Apr 8, 2022

Fianna Fáil to consider proposal to end SDLP partnership

The two parties announced a cross-border alliance in 2019 but the status of the collaboration since then has been uncertain

Belfast Live · Apr 6, 2022

Taoiseach says public spending measures may be impacted by cost of taking in Ukrainian refugees

Mr Martin also said over the next while, the State will target those most in need and people on lower incomes who are struggling with the soaring cost of living

Irish Mirror · Mar 30, 2022

Garda security briefing on suspected Russian spies 'concerned' Taoiseach as they're ordered to leave Ireland 'within days'

Speaking to the Irish Mirror on Wednesday, Mr Martin said the four officials will be given a few days to leave the country

Irish Mirror · Mar 30, 2022

Timeline of Russia Ukraine war so far - from Irish sea exercises to destruction of cities

Vladimir Putin has refused to pull back his troops, while Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has constantly said that there will be no surrenders from his army in defence of their cities

Irish Mirror · Mar 28, 2022

Tony Holohan to stand down as Chief Medical Officer as he's given 'exciting' job at Trinity College

Dr Holohan will begin the role on July 1, having served as CMO since the summer of 2008.

Irish Mirror · Mar 25, 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin boards plane home from Washington after getting green light to leave Covid isolation

Micheal Martin flew home from Washington on Wednesday evening after testing negative twice

Irish Mirror · Mar 23, 2022

Taoiseach may still visit the White House after positive Covid test halted St Patrick’s Day trip

Discussions are taking place on whether Micheal Martin could visit the White House and Oval Office either before he flies home, or could return for a visit later in the year.

Irish Mirror · Mar 19, 2022

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald meets Joe Biden as she wishes Micheal Martin a 'speedy recovery'

Micheal Martin will be in Washington for the next 9 days after testing positive for Covid-19

Irish Mirror · Mar 18, 2022