In pictures: 33rd Dáil elects new Taoiseach

Updated / Saturday, 27 Jun 2020 18:44
Taoiseach Micheál Martin arrives at Government Buildings after receiving his seal of office from the President (Pic: RollingNews.ie)
Taoiseach Micheál Martin arrives at Government Buildings after receiving his seal of office from the President (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Today saw an historic day in Irish politics as Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party came together to form a new administration.

It all began at Dublin's Convention Centre where the 33rd Dáil sat and elected Micheál Martin as Ireland's new Taoiseach.

Due to Covid-19 social distancing rules, the Dáil sat at Dublin's Convention Centre instead of Leinster House
Due to Covid-19 social distancing rules, the Dáil sat at Dublin's Convention Centre instead of Leinster House
Leo Varadkar pictured arriving for the Dáil sitting at the Convention Centre. He became Taoiseach in June 2017, when he was elected Fine Gael party leader (Pic: RollingNews.ie)
Leo Varadkar pictured arriving for the Dáil sitting at the Convention Centre. He became Taoiseach in June 2017, when he was elected Fine Gael party leader (Pic: RollingNews.ie)
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan arriving at the Convention Centre. A majority of support from his party was instrumental in bringing the new Government to power (Pic: RollingNews.ie)
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan arriving at the Convention Centre. A majority of support from his party was instrumental in bringing the new Government to power (Pic: RollingNews.ie)
Paschal Donohoe is expected to hold on to his brief as Minister for Finance
Paschal Donohoe is expected to hold on to his brief as Minister for Finance
In her Dáil address, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald summed up the new Government as a "marriage of convenience"
In her Dáil address, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald summed up the new Government as a "marriage of convenience"
Labour leader Alan Kelly opposed the appointment of Micheál Martin as Taoiseach, and criticised Fine Gael's support for him
Labour leader Alan Kelly opposed the appointment of Micheál Martin as Taoiseach, and criticised Fine Gael's support for him
Party leaders on a new path together. The new Government will see Micheál Martin as Taoiseach for the first time, while outgoing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will become Tánaiste
Party leaders on a new path together. The new Government will see Micheál Martin as Taoiseach for the first time, while outgoing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will become Tánaiste
Taoiseach-elect Micheál Martin is applauded by party colleagues as he leaves the Convention Centre
Taoiseach-elect Micheál Martin is applauded by party colleagues as he leaves the Convention Centre
Taoiseach Micheál Martin pictured after receiving his seal of office from President Michael D Higgins
Taoiseach Micheál Martin pictured after receiving his seal of office from President Michael D Higgins

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