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<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin with former presidential election candidate Jim Gavin. The fiasco has resulted in the party looking amateur and humiliated. Picture: Damien Eagers </p>

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Mick Clifford: Was it hubris that led Micheál Martin to dismiss Jim Gavin’s deficits?

While it appears unlikely that someone will emerge to take on a damaged Mr Martin, his departure will no longer be on his own terms

<p>Micheál Martin and public expenditure minister Jack Chambers with Jim Gavin at the announcement on September 9 that he would be Fianna Fáil's presidential candidate. Picture: Niall Carson/PA</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Jim Gavin crisis overshadows Budget 2026

<p>Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews</p>

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Billy Kelleher: Fianna Fáil did not do 'due diligence' before selecting Jim Gavin as presidential candidate

Paul Hosford: Jim Gavin's Áras race lasted two weeks. His exit may reverberate for much longer

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Paul Hosford: Jim Gavin's Áras race lasted two weeks. His exit may reverberate for much longer

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Fianna Fáil presidential election candidate Jim Gavin withdraws from race

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Taoiseach urges Gaza aid flotilla to stop, warning of ‘very dangerous situation’

FILE PHOTO Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin TD has announced the Government will initiate an inter-State

Mick Clifford: Housing crisis won't be solved by wrongly shifting blame onto local councils

When zoning was incorrectly blamed for planning delays, Micheál Martin lashed out at the blameless county council concerned

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Fianna Fail think-in

Taoiseach says there will be no border poll before 2030

Micheál Martin said more work must be done to unite the whole island before a united Ireland referendum is held

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

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Ireland must go 'all out' against vaping, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin said he continues to believe that vaping is the 'second coming of the tobacco industry'

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

UN General Assembly

Taoiseach says he doesn't know how Netanyahu 'sleeps at night' after UN address

After UN General Assembly address, Micheál Martin said: 'There can be no continuation of the collective punishment... There's no moral justification for the continuation of this war whatsoever'

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Taoiseach Martin Visit to Ottawa

Taoiseach's visit to Great White North represents 'a complete reset' of relations with Canada

Micheál Martin said that he had invited prime minister Mark Carney to visit Ireland officially, an invite which had been accepted, and the pair had agreed a scholarship in the name of General John de Chastelain

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Cork teen waiting 15 years for hip surgery to meet Taoiseach over €300k treatment battle

Cork teen waiting 15 years for hip surgery to meet Taoiseach over €300k treatment battle

After 15 years waiting for surgery, Cork teenager Katie Byrne will meet Taoiseach Micheál Martin in her €300k care battle

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Charlie Kirk Shot

Taoiseach and Tánaiste condemn Charlie Kirk killing and warn of rising political violence

Following the fatal shooting of US activist Charlie Kirk, Irish leaders warn of rising political violence and the dangers of online radicalisation

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Fianna Fail president

Billy Kelleher's strong support can't be counted as votes against Micheál Martin

Cork MEP had a strong showing in his bid for the Fianna Fáil presidential election nod. But, as the Taoiseach said, the referendum on Martin's leadership was the last general election

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

No Repro FeeTaoiseach Bertie Ahern wishes former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds a happy birthday at the launch of the fourth edition

Mick Clifford: Micheál Martin sidelined Bertie Ahern just as Bertie ditched Albert Reynolds

Fianna Fáil’s decision to sideline Bertie Ahern for an outside candidate reflects Micheál Martin’s mastery of his mentor’s tactics

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Autistic Waterford boy ‘in great form’ after delayed dental appointment but many more still waiting

Autistic Waterford boy ‘in great form’ after delayed dental appointment but many more still waiting

Taoiseach intervened after family told the 'Irish Examiner' earlier this year about the 10-year wait for treatment the boy faced

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

EU-US trade deal

Taoiseach: Ukraine must be at centre of any peace deal to end war with Russia

Taoiseach backs Ukraine’s inclusion in peace talks as leaders pledge continued support and pressure on Russia for a ceasefire

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Legacy of the Liberator: The 250th anniversary of Daniel O'Connell's birth celebrated

Legacy of the Liberator: The 250th anniversary of Daniel O'Connell's birth celebrated

Daniel O'Connell's anniversary celebrations kicked off at Derrynane House on Wednesday

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Taoiseach’s Cork office vandalised again in overnight graffiti attack

Taoiseach’s Cork office vandalised again in overnight graffiti attack

For the fourth time, Micheál Martin’s Turner's Cross office has been targeted with abusive, politically charged graffiti

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump Visits Scotland For Golfing Getaway

Trade war averted as Government cautiously welcomes EU-US deal

Speaking to reporters, Mr Trump said it was a 'good deal for everybody', to which Ms von der Leyen agreed

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Trump's threatened 200% pharma tariff 'would damage everybody' – Micheál Martin

Trump's threatened 200% pharma tariff 'would damage everybody' – Micheál Martin

Taoiseach added: 'Never forget, US companies have become strong because of access to a lucrative EU market'

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Cork v Dublin - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Taoiseach hits back at 'false' Sinn Féin idea he flew home from Japan early for hurling semi-final

Micheál Martin accuses SF of 'political you-know-what' and says officials swapped his itinerary through Dubai for one via Toronto following Iranian strikes on Bahrain

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Launch of the Luas Cork Emerging Preferred Route Public Consultation

Taoiseach wants town councils re-established in three years

Micheál Martin cited Midleton floods and people in the town lamenting the lack of an urban council as a 'first point of response'

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

US pauses plans for higher tariffs on EU as trade talks continue

US pauses plans for higher tariffs on EU as trade talks continue

Irish Government rules out one-off supports for businesses in Budget 2026 despite warnings about trade uncertainty

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Cork taskforce 'must entice people to live in city centre' – Micheál Martin

Cork taskforce 'must entice people to live in city centre' – Micheál Martin

Taoiseach says 'reimagining the core' should include wooing people to live on shopping and commercial streets in the heart of Cork City

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Taoiseach told 'we must break the cycle of hate' as he lays wreath at Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park

Taoiseach told 'we must break the cycle of hate' as he lays wreath at Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park

There was some levity during the visit as an excited group of Japanese schoolchildren were left star struck after they waved to the Taoiseach

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

No use crying over spilt stout: Taoiseach rallies after faux pas in Tokyo

No use crying over spilt stout: Taoiseach rallies after faux pas in Tokyo

Micheál Martin’s Japan visit balanced humour and diplomacy as he launched Ireland House — Guinness, gaffes and green tea included

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Cocaine stock

Taoiseach warns of cocaine 'epidemic' as drug use surges across Ireland

Micheál Martin cites health risks and rising prevalence among youth, following €31m cocaine seizure in Cork

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Dublin Pride parade

Taoiseach hints at possible student fee cuts despite coalition split over third-level funding

Micheál Martin says fee reductions could happen during the Government’s term, but warns the upcoming budget will be tough

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Taoiseach to meet prime minister and lay wreath at Hiroshima on four-day visit to Japan

Taoiseach to meet prime minister and lay wreath at Hiroshima on four-day visit to Japan

Mr Martin will also attend Expo 2025 where Ireland has a pavilion showcasing Irish culture

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Any regime change in Iran should happen from within: Micheál Martin

Any regime change in Iran should happen from within: Micheál Martin

Taoiseach said in respect of Iran 'we must all learn lessons from what happened in Libya, what happened in Syria, what happened in Iraq in the past'

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Taoiseach’s Cork office vandalised with personal threats sent previously

Taoiseach’s Cork office vandalised with personal threats sent previously

Micheál Martin has received personal threats in recent times and has been warned that he will be prevented from going about his job in public spaces

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Taoiseach Micheal Martin CPAC Modular

Taoiseach says Government decides housing policy after ‘tsar’ controversy

Controversy has surrounded the role of the chief executive of the Government’s new housing activation office (HAO)

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

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Taoiseach rejects 'housing vs data centres' energy claim by senior civil servant

Department secretary general had said data centres had used up spare capacity in the energy grid and policymakers faced stark choices — 'is it housing or is it AI?'

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act

‘Calm and measured dialogue’ required after Trump tariffs blocked, says Tánaiste

The ruling came after several lawsuits arguing that the US president has exceeded his authority

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Taoiseach makes Leo Varadkar 'look like a member of Kneecap', says Áontú leader

Taoiseach makes Leo Varadkar 'look like a member of Kneecap', says Áontú leader

Peadar Tóibín thinks that 'Fianna Fáil is unrecognisable now under Micheál Martin'

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Cavan v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

Micheál Aodh Martin and the agreement between father and son in the Taoiseach’s house

The Cork goalkeeper will be part of the Rebels side to take on Meath this weekend.

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Israel Palestinians

Harris to bring Occupied Territories Bill to Cabinet amid calls to suspend EU-Israel deal

Micheál Martin condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza as 'barbaric' and urges stronger EU response to humanitarian law violations

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Israel Palestinians

'A sick joke': Taoiseach hits out at dearth of aid trucks being allowed into Gaza

Taoiseach Micheál Martin condemns Israel’s restriction of aid to Gaza, calling it a war crime and a moral outrage

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Viktor Orbán hits out at Micheál Martin after criticism of Hungary

Viktor Orbán hits out at Micheál Martin after criticism of Hungary

Hungarian prime minister posted on X after Taoiseach accused him of exploiting European Council veto, and challenged Hungary on free speech and LGBT+ rights

Mon, 12 May, 2025

Conclave Elects Pope Leo XIV

Taoiseach and president lead congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland

Micheál Martin said the celebrations in St. Peter’s Square are a reflection of the 'hopes and goodwill' felt by Catholics

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Hot meals distributed to displaced Palestinians under Israeli attacks in Khan Yunis

Taoiseach says Israel’s Gaza blockade 'clearly constitutes a war crime'

Micheál Martin and Simon Harris condemn aid blockade and reaffirm Ireland’s commitment to a two-state solution for peace

Tue, 06 May, 2025

NESC calls for more flexible rent controls and brownfield development incentives

NESC calls for more flexible rent controls and brownfield development incentives

Micheál Martin to update Cabinet on National Economic and Social Council report focused on improving compact growth in Ireland

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Micheál Martin's first 100 days as Taoiseach marked by stalled legislation and stormy setbacks

Micheál Martin's first 100 days as Taoiseach marked by stalled legislation and stormy setbacks

With legislation lagging, committees absent and controversy swirling, the first 100 days leave much for this government to prove

Sat, 03 May, 2025

Fianna Fail's 1916 commemoration

Taoiseach says legal team's exclusion from Grace report is ‘serious’ and ‘worrying’

Marie-Claire Butler claims legal submissions on behalf of Grace were excluded from €13m Farrelly Commission's final report

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

US import tariffs

Taoiseach warns of job losses as US tariffs hit Irish exports

Businesses are already reporting cancelled orders and job risks as US tariffs come into effect, says Micheál Martin

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Taoiseach: 'Beyond comprehension' that unauthorised springs were used in children's spinal surgeries

Taoiseach: 'Beyond comprehension' that unauthorised springs were used in children's spinal surgeries

It emerged two years ago one spinal surgeon had used non-medical devices in children being treated for scoliosis

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

US import tariffs

Taoiseach shares his 'count to 10' rule when 'something gets said from the Oval Office'

On a podcast hosted by former president Mary McAleese, Mr Martin described the modern Oval Office media strategy as 'a new form of political messaging'

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US

Taoiseach: Donald Trump’s tariff formula 'crude and simplistic'

Micheál Martin said negotiations with the US may still reduce the current 20% tariff on goods being exported to the country

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

US import tariffs

Chambers: No one-off measures to protect people from US-EU trade war

Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers said that the Government's plan was to be "sustainable" and protect the country in the medium term

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025