Dáil: Martin calls for Scally inquiry Commission input Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has called on the Taoiseach to roll the current investigation into the CervicalCheck controversy into a Commission of Investigation. Politics • 13 Jun 18
Fine Gael report shows tension with Fianna Fáil Fine Gael has accused Fianna Fáil of "pursuing populist and uncosted economic policies that could bankrupt the country again", according to an internal Fine Gael ... Politics • 05 Jun 18
Lawyer challenges Martin to debate on referendum Lawyers in favour of the Eighth Amendment being retained in the constitution have said repeal will result in abortion on request up to six months ... Eighth Amendment • 11 May 18
Poll: McDonald now more popular leader than Martin Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald is now a more popular party leader than Fianna Fáil's Micheál Martin, according to a new opinion poll. Politics • 05 May 18
Ireland losing ground in Brexit talks, says Martin Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said that Ireland is being pushed further and further back in Brexit negotiations. Politics • 22 Apr 18
Calleary named deputy leader in Fianna Fáil reshuffle Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has named Mayo TD Dara Calleary as the party's deputy leader and policy director in a reshuffle announced this afternoon. Politics • 29 Mar 18
Government to spend €1.5m promoting Project 2040 The Government will spend at least €1.5 million promoting the new development plan for the country called Project Ireland 2040. Politics • 28 Feb 18
Martin says framework is akin to an election manifesto Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said the national plan announced by the Government is akin to an election manifesto. National Planning Framework • 16 Feb 18
Aylward says meeting attendees represent FF grassroots Fianna Fáil TD Bobby Aylward has said he believes that he and those who attended last night's meeting on the Eighth Amendment represent the majority ... Politics • 24 Jan 18
Special Cabinet meeting on Eighth Amendment The Cabinet will hold a special meeting on Monday evening to discuss the upcoming referendum on the Eighth Amendment. Eighth Amendment • 23 Jan 18
Martin and Fianna Fáil embroiled in abortion debate This week's Fianna Fáil frontbench and parliamentary party meetings will be the first opportunity for members to give their reaction to their leader's new position ... Analysis and Comment • 22 Jan 18
Fianna Fáil members to be invited to 'get together' Bobby Aylward has said he will invite all members of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party to a "get together" tomorrow evening. Politics • 22 Jan 18
Fitzgerald resigns from Govt 'for sake of country' Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald has said she is resigning for the sake of the country and to avoid a General Election, ending a week of political ... Politics • 28 Nov 17
Martin accuses Govt of 'stonewalling' abuse survivors Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has accused the Government of "stonewalling" survivors of child abuse with a too narrow interpretation of a European Court ruling ... Politics • 15 Nov 17
Martin accuses Govt of prioritising spin over action The Fianna Fáil leader has strongly criticised the Government accusing it of over-spinning and under delivering. News • 15 Oct 17
Martin rules out coalition with Sinn Féin or Fine Gael Fianna Fail leader Michéal Martin has once more ruled out going into government with either Sinn Féin or Fine Gael. Politics • 14 Oct 17
Fianna Fáil says new plan could provide 20,000 homes Fianna Fáil has said a new bill it has published could quickly provide up to 20,000 additional homes. Politics • 03 Oct 17
NI, border counties should be 'special economic zone' Northern Ireland and the border counties should be designated a "special economic zone" to challenge poverty and help limit the damage of Brexit, Fianna Fáil ... Brexit • 09 Sep 17
FF to facilitate election of Varadkar as taoiseach Micheál Martin has told Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar that Fianna Fáil will facilitate his election as taoiseach next week by abstaining in the Dáil ... News • 07 Jun 17
Fianna Fáil to publish proposals on a reunified Ireland Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin has said the party is putting together a white paper on what a united Ireland would mean in a practical ... Politics • 13 Mar 17
Coveney 'confident' water issue can be resolved Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Simon Coveney has said Fine Gael believes the way to deal with people who waste water is to ... News • 08 Mar 17
Kenny warns Ireland may need EU help post-Brexit Taoiseach Enda Kenny has warned that Ireland may need assistance from Europe as a result of Brexit, adding it was "a British policy not an ... News • 17 Feb 17
EU must show Brexit solidarity with Ireland - FF Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said the European Union must show solidarity with Ireland because of the difficulties it faces as a result of ... Business • 08 Dec 16
Request to allow Adams address Dáil on Stack case Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has told the Dáil that he is prepared to make a statement on the case of the murder of a ... News • 07 Dec 16
Martin does not see Ahern return to Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said he does not see any prospect of Bertie Ahern returning to the party, saying nothing has changed since ... News • 01 Dec 16
