Micheál Martin

(Alliance News) - Micheal Martin formally resigned as Ireland's premier on Saturday, paving the ...

"I'm looking forward to the second phase of this government. Varadkar previously served as taoiseach from 2017 to 2020 at the head of a minority Fine Gael administration that relied on a confidence and supply arrangement with Fianna Fail to maintain power. He was accompanied by his wife Mary. Martin said it had been "the honour of a lifetime" to serve the public as taoiseach. The Fine Gael leader is replacing Fianna Fail leader Martin at the head of government under the terms of a coalition deal struck in 2020. Varadkar will later be confirmed as taoiseach for the second time following a special sitting of the Dail parliament in Dublin.

Mr Martin formally tendered his resignation during an audience with Ireland's President Michael D Higgins at the presidential residence at Aras an Uachtarain in ...

Looking forward to the second phase of this Government. And I look forward to getting down to the hard work in the next few hours.” Close to one million people are on treatment waiting lists, many working families queue at food banks to get a hot meal. He was accompanied by his wife Mary. The Fine Gael leader is replacing Fianna Fáil leader Mr Martin at the head of government under the terms of a coalition deal struck in 2020. In a planned handover of power at the top of the ruling three-party coalition government in Dublin, Fine Gael leader Mr Varadkar replaced Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin as Taoiseach on Saturday.

Mr Varadkar travelled to the Áras an Uachtaráin where to receive his seal of office from President Michael D Higgins. Incoming Tánaiste Micheál Martin is set to ...

We must be prepared to reach across divides and to do the hard work of learning to understand and respect each other far more than we have in the past,” he added. She said Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are “essentially the one party now”. He also praised Paul Gallagher who he said was “one of the great attorney generals”. “I am thinking of housing and how we have to go all out to turn the corner on homelessness and homeownership. But we are failing some of our citizens, and it is essential to our success as a country that we put this right,” he said. For some families – for some children - Christmas is a time of fear and uncertainty. A time of unhappiness,” he added. Mr Martin said it a “privilege and a responsibility” to serve as head of government in a “free and democratic republic”. “In eight days’ time most homes around the country will celebrate Christmas with presents and good cheer. Becoming a place where you are not limited by your gender, religion, race, background or sexual orientation. Becoming a country where you are free to be yourself,” he added. He said the Government must also tackle inflation and bring the cost of living under control and pledged to ensure “the best start in life for every child” as he announced a new unit in the Department of the Taoiseach to improve access to services.

Following a vote in Dáil Éireann later today, President Higgins will appoint Fine Gael's Leo Varadkar for his second term as Taoiseach and a new cabinet will be ...

Looking forward to the second phase of this Government. "We want to reduce costs - childcare, education at all levels. In 2010, the State had been forced to apply for a loan from the Troika and the party had plunged to third place in the polls. It is the first time in the history of the State that the position of Taoiseach has ‘rotated’ between two individuals of different parties without a change of Government. In a video posted on social media, Mr Martin said the job had been "the honour of a lifetime" and that he was looking forward to the second phase of the coalition. The second half of Mr Martin’s time in office was dominated by the war in Ukraine and the economic fallout from the sanctions imposed on Russia.

Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has been elected Taoiseach by the Dáil after incumbent Micheál Martin resigned the role.

He replaces Simon Coveney, who is moving into Varadkar’s previous position as minister in charge of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Providing hope and housing, economic opportunity and a fair start for all." “We need to tame inflation and bring the cost of living under control, especially when it comes to the cost of energy, childcare, education, rent and healthcare.

The Dáil has voted to elect Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach, replacing Micheál Martin. 87 TDs voted in favour of Mr Varadkar's nomination, and 62 TDs voted ...

He added: "In 2020 the new Taoiseach was unable to have his wife and family with him in the Convention Centre as he received the greatest honour of his life. In his speech, Mr Martin urged the defence of democracy amid rising populism. Mr Varadkar said he would take on the role of Taoiseach with "humility and resolve". "During the pandemic we saw the best of each other, and it meant that the new coalition was born in a spirit of togetherness and hope. President Higgins this afternoon signed the Warrant of Appointment and presented the seal of the Taoiseach and seal of the Government to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) Speaking in the Dáil following the vote, Mr Varadkar said that he commended Mr Martin "on the leadership he has shown as Taoiseach, for putting the country before politics, and for providing reassurance and hope during difficult times".

Conor McGregor has slammed Leo Varadkar and praised Micheal Martin as the Fine Gael leader is set to become Taoiseach on Saturday.

I feel he is as likeable as it comes in the space. He should not be stepping in to lead our country. Taking to Twitter, McGregor said: "My input is I have no issue with Michael [sic] Martin.

Mr Varadkar will later be confirmed as taoiseach for the second time following a special sitting of the Dail parliament in Dublin. The Fine Gael leader is ...

I look forward to maintaining this spirit during the rest of our term.” I have sought always to work on behalf of all the Irish people and not just those who support my party and our colleagues in government.” Close to one million people are on treatment waiting lists, many working families queue at food banks to get a hot meal. She said the resignation of Mr Martin should trigger a general election as she accused the coalition of being “out of touch, out of ideas and out of time”. He was accompanied by his wife Mary. Mr Martin said it had been “the honour of a lifetime” to serve the public as taoiseach.

Mr Varadkar will later be confirmed as taoiseach for the second time following a special sitting of the Dail parliament in Dublin. The Fine Gael leader is ...

I look forward to maintaining this spirit during the rest of our term.” I have sought always to work on behalf of all the Irish people and not just those who support my party and our colleagues in government.” Close to one million people are on treatment waiting lists, many working families queue at food banks to get a hot meal. She said the resignation of Mr Martin should trigger a general election as she accused the coalition of being “out of touch, out of ideas and out of time”. He was accompanied by his wife Mary. Mr Martin said it had been “the honour of a lifetime” to serve the public as taoiseach.