Michael Brennan |
1 week ago
In his first speech as Taoiseach, Micheál Martin said being elected to the role was ‘one of the greatest honours’ anyone could ever receive
In his first speech as Taoiseach, Micheál Martin said being elected to the role was ‘one of the greatest honours’ anyone could ever receive
The diplomat makes no apology for articulating Israel’s objections to the Occupied Territories Bill, which has been the subject of much controversy in Irish politics in recent weeks
While commentators enthusiastically welcomed the formation of this government, few of them asked the hard questions about its largely aspirational programme. Sinn Féin will be very satisfied with the outcome
Just as Michael Collins had to compromise on Ireland’s independence, Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin have taken a pragmatic view of how the two Civil War parties can work together in this new coalition
From Brexit to the budget deficit, the Fianna Fáil leader has plenty on his plate
The programme for government is comprehensive and, despite an understandable vagueness in some parts, shows a pathway to recovery
The margin by which the Green Party voted in favour of the deal came as a relief to most of its TDs
€41m extra tax came from construction sector as Revenue Commissioners’ investigations focused on areas where tax avoidance is more likely
Fianna Fáil will take the position for first two and a half years, followed by Fine Gael in deal struck between the parties
The new Taoiseach has two years to overcome his reputation as a politician who kicks to touch, but can he overcome his innate touchiness to criticism and establish himself as a sure-footed leader of the country?
Ministerial appointments include Helen McEntee‘s promotion to cabinet as Justice Minister and Norma Foley taking over at the Department of Education
After a four-month wait, Micheál Martin is now set to be elected Taoiseach, as the programme for government has been passed by large majorities within all three parties
Farmers’ body pleased that document contains neither herd reduction requirement nor ban on live exports to non-EU countries
The programme for government might not be perfect but as the country faces crises on multiples fronts, we can’t risk falling further behind. It is time to stop talking and get on with the job of governing
A relaxation of the coronavirus restrictions means that barbers and fitness facilities can now reopen on June 29
It is a fine document with many excellent proposals, but I must stand by my constituency of Dublin South West
Oil and gas association says pledge in programme for government forgets we cannot control source of gas imported from Britain
There is still serious opposition to the proposed programme for government among all three parties involved
As strange as it sounds, Minister for Business Heather Humphreys‘ pets played a small but pivotal role in the negotiations to form the next government