Leo Varadkar: I am prepared to take legal action against UK over legacy laws The Taoiseach acknowledged taking a case to the European Court of Human Rights would have political implications. The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
Tanaiste hails growing relationship between EU and UK Micheal Martin was taking part in a forum dealing with changes brought about by Brexit. The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Memory of fallen National Army soldiers ‘rehabilitated’ as monument unveiled Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tanaiste Micheal Martin attended the ceremony at Glasnevin cemetery in Dublin. The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023
Former Lord Mayor of Dublin Ben Briscoe dies aged 89 Tanaiste Micheal Martin paid tribute to the late Ben Briscoe who was remembered for his 'good humour and decency' Dublin Live · Jul 11, 2023
Irish deputy premier expresses dismay at poisoning of eagle in Co Antrim The RSPB is offering a £5,000 reward for information about the incident concerning a bird released by Micheal Martin in the Republic last year. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
Irish government rules out setting up NI passport office, following SDLP request Micheal Martin wrote to Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan following a request for a passport office to be based in the North West Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023
Ryan Tubridy won't host event in the capital marking JFK's visit to Ireland The event is due to take place at the EPIC Museum in Dublin, with Ryan Tubridy originally planned to host the panel discussion Dublin Live · Jun 28, 2023
Ferghal Blaney - Electric atmosphere in Leinster House Our Man in the Mirror with the craic from down in the Dail Irish Mirror · Jun 24, 2023
Tánaiste Micheal Martin gets into shouting match with anti-war protesters in Cork The young protestors unfurled red banners with slogans including one reading “Nato wars millions dead” and chanted loudly “No to Nato.” Irish Mirror · Jun 22, 2023
Tanaiste Michael Martin calls for 'security review' after break-in at Leinster House A 16-year-old was apprehended last Saturday in connection with the incident Dublin Live · Jun 10, 2023
Budget crisis increases urgency for return of Stormont Assembly – Martin The Tanaiste met political parties in Belfast. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Ireland wants to see justice for murdered peacekeeper in Lebanon – Tanaiste Irish peace keeping soldier Sean Rooney was killed in Lebanon in December. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
Tanaiste Micheal Martin says members of Defence Forces will be given access to private healthcare The Fianna Fail leader, who is also the Defence Minister, announced the move during a speech at PDFORRA annual delegate conference and said resources had been allocated to fund it. Irish Mirror · May 10, 2023
Brother of Finbar Cafferkey says he was 'fair-minded' and 'strong-willed' Colm MacEachmharcaigh made the comments after a "threatening" statement was issued by the Russian Embassy about his brother's death Irish Mirror · Apr 30, 2023
Irish Mirror · Apr 30, 2023 Waterford man visiting mum in Sudan hailed for risking his life to supply water to neighbourhood Waleed Saeed, 49, teamed up with about 20 volunteers and drove through rebel-held strongholds in a lorry to reach the Nile
Irish Mirror · Apr 30, 2023 Russian Ambassador's 'chilling threats' slammed after Irish hero killed in Ukraine A TD demanded that Russian Ambassador Yury Filatov say sorry for the hurt he’s caused to the family of Finbar Cafferkey. The call came after he made a 'threatening' statement which appeared to suggest that Ireland could find itself at war with Russia.
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 Powersharing ‘surest way’ to secure NI’s place in Union – Chris Heaton-Harris The Northern Ireland Secretary was speaking at a conference in Belfast marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
The Independent UK · 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 12, 2023 Irish visit ‘feels like coming home’ – US president Joe Biden was speaking after meeting locals in Co Louth, an area where he can trace his ancestry.
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023 Irish president and premier mark 1916 Rising anniversary The Easter Sunday ceremony saw the proclamation read out by an Irish soldier and a minute’s silence observed.
Dublin Live · Apr 8, 2023 Junior ministers flew in business class for St Patrick's Day trips Ministers of State Thomas Byrne, Niall Collins and Josepha Madigan all flew business class while the senior ministers in their departments flew economy
Dublin Live · Apr 6, 2023 Government knew about tsunami of eviction notices weeks before lifting ban The Q4 figures showed more than 4,300 eviction notices were issued in October, November and December
Irish Mirror · Mar 17, 2023 Tanaiste Micheal Martin flies the Irish flag at New York St Patrick's day parade More than a quarter of a million people took part in the New York City parade
Irish Mirror · Mar 14, 2023 Hillary Clinton to join Joe Biden on his State visit to Ireland in April Tanaiste Micheal Martin confirmed that the former US first lady will come to Ireland at the same time as Joe Biden next month.