Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said he personally supports proposed legislation allowing abortion in limited circumstances, which he said is “consistent with the pro-life position”.

Ireland should be willing to accept a “two-speed” Europe that reduces ties with Britain while aligning itself more closely to other countries, according to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin.

Ireland needs a strong EU for a successful future but the union also needs radical reform. The status quo is not working and it needs all our efforts to rectify that, writes Micheál Martin