President Michael D Higgins was right to make reference to the war in Gaza during a speech marking Holocaust Memorial Day, ...

Irish lawmakers have voted to make veteran politician Micheál Martin prime minister for a second time, leading a coalition government.

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Ms Higgins was elected without reaching the quota with 8,822 votes, as the remaining surplus would not assist the next candidates: consultant geriatrician Rónán Collins (4,357) and the Green Party’s ...

Micheal Martin has said he is “thankful” to his supporters after he received the backing of the Irish parliament to be ...

Micheal Martin has formally become Taoiseach during a ceremony with the Irish president, Michael D Higgins.Earlier, Mr Martin said he was “thankful” to his supporters after he received the ...

Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin has been elected taoiseach (Irish prime minister) for the second time after chaos in the ...

Some official photogrpahs have been released of Micheál Martin receiving his seal of office from President Michael D Higgins, before sitting for a private meeting in the President's office.

Mr Martin will formally become Ireland’s taoiseach during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins at his official residence at Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin. Mr Higgins will sign the warrant ...

The Taoiseach-elect Mr Martin will now travel to Áras an Uachtaráin to meet President Michael D Higgins, 24 hours later than anticipated, where the President will sign the Warrant of Appointment ...