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Micheál Martin
All of our news, analysis and features on Fianna Fáil leader and former taoiseach Micheál Martin
Focus now moves to appointment of 23 Junior Ministers
Under the agreement between the two parties Fianna Fáil will have 10 Junior Ministers and Fine Gael will have eight
‘It’s 2025 - not the Stone Age’: Government to face extra pressure to promote female TDs as junior ministers
Labour leader Ivana Bacik said there were the same number of Ministers with the name James as there were women
‘This whole day is because of you’: how Michael Lowry and the Opposition clashed to create a day of Dáil chaos
Late-night wrangling produced a compromise over the Regional Independents - but whether it holds remains to be seen
The Michael Lowry issue is still unresolved and may escalate. GUBU’s the word for it
‘Unprecedented’ is overused, but even veterans were hard-pressed to find another way on Wednesday to describe the chaotic scenes in the Dáil
Angry scenes were partly the result of Sinn Féin’s determination to be a more aggressive Opposition
What we witnessed was the end of a consensus in which the big parties all agreed that parliament had to work. The feelings that erupted won’t dissipate quickly
New Government pledges to go on offensive over US trade
Cabinet criticised as ‘very male’ with only three women as full ministers, down one from last time
Micheál Martin finally gets his emotional moment among the throngs after Covid scuppered first celebrations
In a rare opportunity for party political celebration, Fianna Fáilers gathered for the traditional Yahooing of the Boss
As Claire Byrne gets caught up in the Leinster House chaos, Richard Boyd Barrett almost chokes on his outrage
Radio: Reporter Barry Lenihan colourfully describes the political spectacle as having ‘descended into scenes more akin to Camden Street at 2am on a Saturday night’
Irish politicians’ lack of urgency contrasts poorly with Trump’s up-and-at-it attitude
European leaders are bracing themselves as Trump’s return to the White House has plunged the Continent into a precarious era. Evidently, the memo has failed to reach Dáil Éireann
Cabinet appointments criticised as only three women become Ministers
Dáil approves Micheál Martin's new Cabinet by a margin of 97 votes to 72
The Irish Times view on the new Government: new cabinet, old energy
As so often in politics, many ministers have been appointed not on the basis of ability or record, but due to where they live or how many votes they won
Gender split in new Cabinet draws criticism as Micheál Martin starts second term as Taoiseach
Simon Harris becomes Minister for Foreign Affairs as Jim O'Callaghan takes justice portfolio
Who’s in the Cabinet? All the Ministers appointed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and their roles
Simon Harris takes Foreign Affairs, while Helen McEntee moves to Education, making way for Jim O’Callaghan at Justice
Micheál Martin finally appoints his new Cabinet amid temporary Dáil ceasefire
Political wounds may take some time to heal in 34th Dáil after acrimonious 24 hours
Storm Lowry lands in Dáil Éireann - and it’s a miracle the roof stayed on
Chaotic scenes in the chamber unfold around coalition of Tweedledum, Tweedledee and Tweedledeal
Chaos in the Dáil - as it happened: McDonald accuses Government of ‘incredible arrogance’ as Opposition says it will not back down over speaking demands
What was essentially a pro forma day has descended into a fiasco
How it happened: Unprecedented and chaotic scenes in the Dáil
Election of new taoiseach and government proves impossible as Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy forced to suspend the House repeatedly
Q&A: How did a row about speaking rights derail the election of a taoiseach?
What should have been a straightforward process to elect Micheál Martin taoiseach descended into chaos, with the Dáil adjourned
Dáil shenanigans over speaking rights may herald a new era of angry, scratchy politics
Government’s position clearly indefensible, but Opposition reaction, preventing election of new taoiseach, was disproportionate
Ministers to be unveiled today as almost all departments set to change
Fianna Fáil’s Mary Butler and Fine Gael’s Martin Heydon are among TDs tipped for promotion
The Irish Times view on disabilities: proper funding a priority
It offers Simon Harris a chance to atone for his
What happens on Wednesday? Election of the Taoiseach, tea in the Áras, and a nervous wait for ministerial hopefuls
Wednesday heralds a day of triumph for longstanding Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin
Application of EU work directive to Defence Forces welcomed as ‘watershed moment’
Protections around breaks, work hours and annual leave already applicable to most workers in State
Ireland’s next Cabinet: Who are the frontrunners and how do they rank?
Who is likely to end up where after the confabulations are done and dusted?
New Government wants to focus on disability issues but HSE warns of challenges in the coming year
Over 13,500 children and families are awaiting access to children’s disability services and assessment of need, while some services providers are facing issues about their ‘sustainability’
Some disability bodies warn cash crisis may force them to delay payments to Revenue Commissioners
A number of organisations providing services to people with disabilities unhappy they were turned down for special funding by HSE in final weeks of last year
Fianna Fáil members overwhelmingly ratify programme for government
Micheál Martin stands over his criticism of Michael Lowry when the Moriarty tribunal’s report was published in 2011, and said what was revealed by the tribunal was ‘shocking’
Three Israeli women hostages arrive home as ceasefire begins between Israel and Hamas
Romy Gonen (24), Emily Damari (28) and Doron Steinbrecher (31) brought to Tel Aviv hospital after 471 days in captivity
Occupied Territories Bill to be replaced by new legislation, Tánaiste confirms
The contentious proposed law had outlined a ban on trade with Israeli firms operating in occupied Palestinian territory
Sally Rooney takes climate fight to Mayo County Council by objecting to ‘toxic’ data centre plan
Plus: Defence Forces spending on Pilates sounds like a bit of a stretch, Michael McGrath discusses European master plan in Cork and Independent TDs take us back to the past
Legal advice allows for Regional Independent Group members to also ask questions from Opposition benches
Verona Murphy said that there is precedent for any non-party member who is not a minister or minister of State, and has agreed to support government to get speaking time
Fraught few days for Martin and Harris as they mull over Cabinet picks
Fianna Fáil leader has seven Cabinet jobs and the chief whip’s post to give out but he has about a dozen realistic contenders so many are going to be disappointed
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