McDonald calls for rent cuts, ban on increases Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused the Government of persisting with the same developer-led policies that caused the housing crisis in the first ... Politics • 21 Apr
Need to move from supports once Covid under control The Taoiseach has said that as the Covid-19 pandemic is brought under control there will be a need to move away from the extensive and ... Business • 04 Mar
Biden 'looking forward' to working with Taoiseach US President Joe Biden has said that he is looking forward to working with Taoiseach Micheál Martin on a variety of issues including tackling Covid-19 ... Ireland • 22 Feb
No reopening of hospitality before mid-summer - Martin No consideration will be given to opening hospitality until mid-summer, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. Coronavirus • 20 Feb
Shanahan on St Patrick's Day visit Taoiseach Micheál Martin is not travelling to the US for St Patrick's Day. Business • 15 Feb
State apology: 'The shame was not theirs; it was ours' Taoiseach Micheál Martin has addressed the Dáil on the Commission of Investigation's report into mother-and-baby homes, and has given a State apology to survivors and ... Mother-And-Baby Homes • 13 Jan
Taoiseach says he 'misspoke' over 2008 bank bailouts Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he misspoke in the Dáil yesterday when he said Irish banks were not bailed out. Politics • 17 Dec 20
Dáil record corrected to reflect judicial decision Taoiseach Micheál Martin has corrected the record of the Dáil in relation to a report on garda misconduct. Politics • 16 Dec 20
Stanley Dáil statement should include apology - Martin Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley should apologise for his comments in relation to the 1979 Warrenpoint bombing and the British ... Politics • 14 Dec 20
500 businesses, trade groups in open letter to Martin Nearly 500 businesses and trade associations involved in the tourism, hospitality and events industries have signed an open letter to Taoiseach Micheál Martin calling for ... Ireland • 23 Nov 20
Biden victory 'positive' for climate issues Minister of State Robert Troy has said it is very positive to have "a friend coming into the White House". Ireland • 08 Nov 20
Varadkar stresses wisdom of managing finances 'soundly' The Tánaiste has said the framework for the upcoming National Economic Plan would have to be based on the wisdom of managing the public finances ... Business • 21 Oct 20
Taoiseach to detail impact of Brexit bill at EU summit Taoiseach Micheál Martin will address EU leaders on Friday on the impact of the UK's Internal Market Bill on the Brexit process, according to a ... Brexit • 30 Sep 20
Taoiseach urges unity in UN General Assembly speech Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed the 75th annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. World • 27 Sep 20
Taoiseach says keeping schools open a priority The Taoiseach has said keeping schools open is a priority and the Government's medium-term plan for living with Covid-19 will involve a reduction of social ... Politics • 13 Sep 20
'Trust has been eroded' over UK's Brexit plan - Martin Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is not optimistic of a Brexit deal in light of the UK introducing domestic legislation to override parts of ... Brexit • 11 Sep 20
Calleary resigns as Fianna Fáil's deputy leader Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Dara Calleary has resigned as deputy leader of Fianna Fáil and as national secretary of the party. Politics • 24 Aug 20
Taoiseach says messaging over Covid-19 'very clear' The Taoiseach has rejected claims that there is confusion or mixed messaging over the recent measures to curtail the spread of Covid-19. Politics • 20 Aug 20
Ireland 'will be net contributor' to EU recovery fund Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Ireland will be a net contributor to the EU's €750 billion Covid-19 recovery fund, which EU leaders are currently negotiating ... Europe • 18 Jul 20
Covid-19: Two further deaths, 23 additional cases There have been two further deaths from Covid-19 and 23 additional confirmed cases of the disease reported to the Department of Health. Ireland • 11 Jul 20
Party unease spells early trouble for Micheál Martin Every Cabinet reshuffle inevitably results in winners and losers. However, Fianna Fáil's return to power after nine years has left a sizeable disgruntled rump in ... Politics • 04 Jul 20
Podcast: Micheál Martin's mixed first week He took the scenic route to the office of the Taoiseach. But despite all the time he had to to prepare Micheál Martin got off ... Your Politics • 02 Jul 20
Varadkar expects new coalition govt by end of June Government formation talks are progressing, the Fine Gael leader has said, adding that the objective is to agree a programme for government by the end ... Politics • 29 May 20
