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Micheal Martin

Taoiseach says he won't tell US Ambassador what he can and cannot do after posing in Conor McGregor's pub
Conor McGregor
US Ambassador Edward Walsh has been slammed for posting photos in the disgraced MMA fighter’s bar
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Thousands of Irish households could be in line for double lump sum welfare payments in Budget 2027
The Budget
The Government is planning a highly targeted approach to help families with the cost of living in Budget 2027, and rather than handing out universal lump sums, the focus this time will be on those who need it most
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Taoiseach speaks out after murder of Jamey Carney in Kerry amid 'epidemic' of violence
Murder
Micheál Martin spoke out during Leaders’ Questions after Ivana Bacik flagged the number of women violently killed so far in 2026
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Coalition split as Fine Gael and Fianna Fail clash over sanctions on Aughinish Alumina
European Union
Investigations try to determine whether alumina exported to Russia is used for missiles and tanks attacking Ukraine
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Taoiseach isn't concerned EU support will falter if Triple Lock is scrapped
Micheal Martin
Micheál Martin says the real issue is the Irish peacekeepers being pulled from important overseas missions
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Taoiseach takes aim at Brexit in the European Parliament - Key take away's from his speech
European Union
Mr Martin addressed MEPs in Strasbourg as he outlined Ireland's priorities for the Presidency of the EU Council
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin watches Cork minors win All-Ireland as manager pays lovely tribute
Cork GAA
Taoiseach Micheál Martin watched his native county win the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship
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Family and political leaders honour David Andrews' peace and humanitarian legacy
Funerals
The former Minister for Foreign Affairs died aged 91
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Taoiseach welcomes EU bigwigs to home county as Tánaiste jokes: 'It's not all about Cork'
Simon Harris
The EU Presidency meetings might have been overshadowed by the news of Taylor Swift’s wedding
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Taoiseach welcomes European Union's top figures to home city of Cork
Politics
Several meetings will be held over the two days between the EU President, the commissioners, the Taoiseach, Tánaiste Simon Harris and other Cabinet ministers
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Nationalising Russian-owned Limerick plant 'not on agenda' if sanctions cut off exports, says Taoiseach
Micheal Martin
Investigations are currently ongoing into whether alumina exported from the plant to Russia is used for missiles and tanks
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All eyes were on Zelenskyy at Ireland's EU Presidency ceremony as security swarmed Dublin Castle
Volodymyr Zelensky
Security would always be strict for the opening day, but multiple roads were closed and gardaí surrounded the venue as the VIP arrived
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President Zelenskyy hopes Ireland's investigation into Aughinish Alumina will not take 'months'
Volodymyr Zelensky
The Russian-owned plant in Limerick has come under international scrutiny as investigations are trying to determine whether alumina being exported to Russia is used for missiles and tanks attacking Ukraine
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Legacy of the Troubles brings 'immense continuing challenges' as €1bn allocated to cross-border projects
The Troubles
Mr Martin hosted the fifth Shared Island Forum in the Windmill Quarter in Dublin’s Docklands
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Taoiseach accuses Sinn Féin of trying to engineer fuel protests
Politics
Micheal Martin said the Government did not vote "to increase anything"
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'Momentum building' for EU ban on children’s social media use, says Taoiseach
Micheal Martin
A ban on the use of social media by under-16s is due to be in place in the UK by next spring, and similar measures were introduced in Australia in December last year
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Victims of paedo schoolteacher Leo Hickey plan to sue the State
Sexual abuse
Women who were sexually abused by Leo Hickey say they are forced to sue the State
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'Evil and horrific': Micheal Martin blasts sex crimes of rapist Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson
Donaldson, once the leader of the DUP and the long-time MP for Lagan Valley, is currently on remand in Maghaberry Prison ahead of his sentencing
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Guinness, Donegal GAA jerseys and close ties: What does Keir Starmer's departure mean for Ireland?
Keir Starmer
Here's what you need to know about Keir Starmer's relationship with Ireland, and what his absence means for us
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Keir Starmer had 'significant role' in resetting Irish-British relationship, says Taoiseach
Keir Starmer
The Labour Party leader tearfully announced his resignation this morning
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Survivors want Fianna Fáil apology for Bill Kenneally, Mary Lou McDonald says
Bill Kenneally
Kenneally, one of Ireland's most notorious sex offenders, died on Thursday aged 75
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Dáil votes to remove mandatory three-day wait for abortion
Abortion
The Bill will now be scrutinised before the Oireachtas health committee
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Taoiseach to meet Creeslough families but says public inquiry would be 'problematic'
Creeslough Explosion
The Taoiseach has agreed to meet the families affected by the Creeslough explosion but said holding a public inquiry while the criminal investigation is ongoing would be 'problematic'.
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Taoiseach pushed on public inquiry into Creeslough explosion
Creeslough Explosion
Four men, three women and three children aged between five and 59 died in the explosion at a building complex in the Co Donegal village on October 7, 2022
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