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 of next week. Politics • 29 May 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 of next week. Politics • 29 May 20
Martin queries Leaving Cert plan amid Covid-19 crisis Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said that he would not change the Government's roadmap for emerging from the Covid-19 restrictions, but added he felt it was flexible in that it could be refined over time. Politics • 05 May 20
Martin queries Leaving Cert plan amid Covid-19 crisis Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said that he would not change the Government's roadmap for emerging from the Covid-19 restrictions, but added he felt it was flexible in that it could be refined over time. Politics • 05 May 20
Profile: Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is a former teacher from Co Cork who has served as head of the party since February 2011. Election 2020 • 10 Feb 20
Profile: Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is a former teacher from Co Cork who has served as head of the party since February 2011. Election 2020 • 10 Feb 20
Martin says FF only realistic alternative to Fine Gael Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said his party will outperform the latest opinion poll, which suggests that Sinn Féin has overtaken both his party and Fine Gael. campaign daily • 04 Feb 20
Martin says FF only realistic alternative to Fine Gael Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said his party will outperform the latest opinion poll, which suggests that Sinn Féin has overtaken both his party and Fine Gael. campaign daily • 04 Feb 20
As it happened: Varadkar, Martin face off in TV debate Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil's Micheál Martin clashed over health, housing, pensions and sharing power with Sinn Féin in tonight's leaders' debate on Virgin Media Television. Election 2020 • 23 Jan 20
As it happened: Varadkar, Martin face off in TV debate Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil's Micheál Martin clashed over health, housing, pensions and sharing power with Sinn Féin in tonight's leaders' debate on Virgin Media Television. Election 2020 • 23 Jan 20
Political comments at IDA event 'inappropriate' Fine Gael leader, Leo Varadkar, has been criticised by Fianna Fáil for making political comments at an IDA event today. Election 2020 • 20 Jan 20
Political comments at IDA event 'inappropriate' Fine Gael leader, Leo Varadkar, has been criticised by Fianna Fáil for making political comments at an IDA event today. Election 2020 • 20 Jan 20
Martin promises law change on compulsory retirement age Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said if elected to government his party would seek to outlaw contracts that force people to retire at 65. Election 2020 • 19 Jan 20
Martin promises law change on compulsory retirement age Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said if elected to government his party would seek to outlaw contracts that force people to retire at 65. Election 2020 • 19 Jan 20
Election campaign under way, despite lack of vote date The statement following tonight's meeting between Leo Varadkar and Micheal Martin was always going to be both brief and bland. Politics • 09 Jan 20
Election campaign under way, despite lack of vote date The statement following tonight's meeting between Leo Varadkar and Micheal Martin was always going to be both brief and bland. Politics • 09 Jan 20
Martin rejects Taoiseach's warning to vote with Govt Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has rejected Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's warning his party must vote in favour of Fine Gael in the Dáil, as distinct from abstaining, if it wants to secure an agreed April general election date. Politics • 07 Jan 20
Martin rejects Taoiseach's warning to vote with Govt Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has rejected Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's warning his party must vote in favour of Fine Gael in the Dáil, as distinct from abstaining, if it wants to secure an agreed April general election date. Politics • 07 Jan 20
Dáil will 'unravel' without election agreement - Martin Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said he does not see the current Dáil lasting until April unless he and the Taoiseach can agree the date for a general election. Politics • 19 Dec 19
Dáil will 'unravel' without election agreement - Martin Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said he does not see the current Dáil lasting until April unless he and the Taoiseach can agree the date for a general election. Politics • 19 Dec 19
Taoiseach clashes with Micheál Martin over ethics There have been angry clashes in the Dáil this afternoon between Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, and the Fianna Fáil leader, Micheál Martin, over ethical standards in their parties. Politics • 17 Dec 19
Taoiseach clashes with Micheál Martin over ethics There have been angry clashes in the Dáil this afternoon between Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, and the Fianna Fáil leader, Micheál Martin, over ethical standards in their parties. Politics • 17 Dec 19
Martin joins SDLP leader Eastwood on campaign trail Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has joined SDLP leader Colum Eastwood on the campaign trail in Derry. UK Election 2019 • 05 Dec 19
Martin joins SDLP leader Eastwood on campaign trail Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has joined SDLP leader Colum Eastwood on the campaign trail in Derry. UK Election 2019 • 05 Dec 19
Taoiseach disappointed in FF's Clifford-Lee response Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is disappointed in Fianna Fáil's response so far to comments made by Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee. Politics • 14 Nov 19
Taoiseach disappointed in FF's Clifford-Lee response Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is disappointed in Fianna Fáil's response so far to comments made by Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee. Politics • 14 Nov 19
Martin gives backing to Clifford-Lee despite comments The Fianna Fáil leader has given his firm backing to Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, who is running for the party in the upcoming Dublin Fingal by-election, despite controversial comments she made on Twitter. Politics • 13 Nov 19
Martin gives backing to Clifford-Lee despite comments The Fianna Fáil leader has given his firm backing to Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, who is running for the party in the upcoming Dublin Fingal by-election, despite controversial comments she made on Twitter. Politics • 13 Nov 19
'Galling' to hear Martin health spending claim - Harris Minister for Health Simon Harris said it was hard and galling to take a lecture from the Fianna Fáil leader on health spending. Politics • 10 Sep 19
'Galling' to hear Martin health spending claim - Harris Minister for Health Simon Harris said it was hard and galling to take a lecture from the Fianna Fáil leader on health spending. Politics • 10 Sep 19
Taoiseach withdraws priest remarks in Dáil The Taoiseach has apologised in the Dáil for his remarks last week where he compared Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin to a priest who sins "behind the alter". Politics • 11 Jul 19
Taoiseach withdraws priest remarks in Dáil The Taoiseach has apologised in the Dáil for his remarks last week where he compared Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin to a priest who sins "behind the alter". Politics • 11 Jul 19
Govt writes to Eir over €1bn broadband roll out claim The Taoiseach has said that the Department of Communications has written to Eir to seek clarification on its CEO's comments that it could roll out the National Broadband Plan for less than €1 billion. Politics • 26 Jun 19
Govt writes to Eir over €1bn broadband roll out claim The Taoiseach has said that the Department of Communications has written to Eir to seek clarification on its CEO's comments that it could roll out the National Broadband Plan for less than €1 billion. Politics • 26 Jun 19
CervicalCheck outsourcing 'serious and unacceptable' The Taoiseach has said that the revelation that some of the labs in the CervicalCheck controversy outsourced tests to other labs was "serious and unacceptable". Ireland • 12 Jun 19
CervicalCheck outsourcing 'serious and unacceptable' The Taoiseach has said that the revelation that some of the labs in the CervicalCheck controversy outsourced tests to other labs was "serious and unacceptable". Ireland • 12 Jun 19
Desire to breathe life into Govt one last time waning RTÉ Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane looks at the prospects of a general election being sooner rather than later following comments by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin today. Elections 2019 • 26 May 19
Desire to breathe life into Govt one last time waning RTÉ Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane looks at the prospects of a general election being sooner rather than later following comments by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin today. Elections 2019 • 26 May 19
Adult disability services are in crisis - Martin Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said adult disability services are in crisis and the parents of adult children with disabilities are exhausted, stressed, and beaten down. Politics • 06 Mar 19
Adult disability services are in crisis - Martin Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said adult disability services are in crisis and the parents of adult children with disabilities are exhausted, stressed, and beaten down. Politics • 06 Mar 19
Broadband plan could cost 'multiples' of estimate The Taoiseach has told the Dáil the National Broadband Plan will cost "many multiples" of the original estimate, and the Government would have to decide whether the public finances can bear the cost. Politics • 27 Feb 19
Broadband plan could cost 'multiples' of estimate The Taoiseach has told the Dáil the National Broadband Plan will cost "many multiples" of the original estimate, and the Government would have to decide whether the public finances can bear the cost. Politics • 27 Feb 19
Varadkar takes aim at Martin's 'sniping from sidelines' The Taoiseach has rejected criticism from Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin that his comments on US Congress supporting Ireland over Britain on trade were provocative. Politics • 25 Feb 19
Varadkar takes aim at Martin's 'sniping from sidelines' The Taoiseach has rejected criticism from Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin that his comments on US Congress supporting Ireland over Britain on trade were provocative. Politics • 25 Feb 19
Fine Gael the whipping boy as Martin sets out FF stall Brexit dominated the media coverage of Micheál Martin's address to this year's Fianna Fáil Árd Fheis - Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham, examines what else was in his leader's speech. Analysis and Comment • 24 Feb 19
Fine Gael the whipping boy as Martin sets out FF stall Brexit dominated the media coverage of Micheál Martin's address to this year's Fianna Fáil Árd Fheis - Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham, examines what else was in his leader's speech. Analysis and Comment • 24 Feb 19
Confidence and supply deal means stability - Murphy Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has said Fine Gael recognises and respects the Fianna Fail decision on confidence and supply to support a minority government when other parties ran away from talks. Politics • 24 Feb 19
Confidence and supply deal means stability - Murphy Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has said Fine Gael recognises and respects the Fianna Fail decision on confidence and supply to support a minority government when other parties ran away from talks. Politics • 24 Feb 19
FF has to support Govt in face of Brexit, says Martin The Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has urged party members to accept the "harsh reality" that it has to facilitate the Government when the country faces a historic threat from Brexit. Politics • 23 Feb 19
FF has to support Govt in face of Brexit, says Martin The Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has urged party members to accept the "harsh reality" that it has to facilitate the Government when the country faces a historic threat from Brexit. Politics • 23 Feb 19
