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Daniel McConnell
Year-end rates waiver for SMEs ‘quite likely’
Debenhams workers 'shabbily treated,' Taoiseach says
Debenhams workers 'shabbily treated,' Taoiseach says
Speaking during his first Leaders’ Questions as Taoiseach, Mr Martin said it was particularly regrettable that the company closed in the context of Covid-19.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Taoiseach says Cowen remorse for ‘regrettable’ drink-driving incident is genuine
Taoiseach says Cowen remorse for ‘regrettable’ drink-driving incident is genuine
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he believes Barry Cowen’s remorse over drink-driving home from a football game is genuine.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Paul Hosford: Micheál Martin wouldn't have imagined his first nine days as Taoiseach going like this
Paul Hosford: Micheál Martin wouldn't have imagined his first nine days as Taoiseach going like this
The first time he took Leaders' Questions from the government side of the Dáil chamber will have played out differently had Micheál Martin ever imagined it.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Taoiseach accepts Cowen apology as road victims group call for minister's resignation
Taoiseach accepts Cowen apology as road victims group call for minister's resignation
The Irish Road Victims Association (IRVA) has called for the Agriculture Minister to step down from his role.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Taoiseach warns that reopening of pubs could be delayed if Covid figures surge
Taoiseach warns that reopening of pubs could be delayed if Covid figures surge
Micheál Martin issued the warning this morning as he expressed concerns about some of the scenes witnessed outside city pubs in Dublin and Cork over the weekend.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Credibility on the line already
Irish Examiner View: Credibility on the line already
Barry Cowen’s confession.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Taoiseach must honour promises to compensate abuse victims, says Louise O'Keeffe
Taoiseach must honour promises to compensate abuse victims, says Louise O'Keeffe
There is no reason why Taoiseach Micheál Martin, cannot deliver on promises to compensate children sexually abused while attending school, a lawyer representing several survivors has said.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2020

Fianna Fáil MEP attended Taoiseach’s election day when he should have isolated
Fianna Fáil MEP attended Taoiseach’s election day when he should have isolated
Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has apologised for not self-isolating having flown from Brussels to Dublin last week.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2020

Taoiseach 'disappointed' to only learn of Barry Cowen drink-driving ban yesterday
Taoiseach 'disappointed' to only learn of Barry Cowen drink-driving ban yesterday
The Taoiseach says he is "disappointed" that he only found out yesterday about a drink-driving ban served by Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

Government issues guidelines as gardaí set to check pubs for Covid compliance
Government issues guidelines as gardaí set to check pubs for Covid compliance
Gardaí will begin inspecting bars and restaurants in order to ensure compliance with Covid-19 guidelines this weekend.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

Daniel McConnell: As Martin reaches promised land, the knives are out in Fianna Fáil
Daniel McConnell: As Martin reaches promised land, the knives are out in Fianna Fáil
"On several levels, it has been a week that has exposed many deep and worrying sores within the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party."

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Appointment of junior ministers - goalposts have been moved
Irish Examiner View: Appointment of junior ministers - goalposts have been moved
Willie O’Dea, the venerable Fianna Fáil TD from Limerick, yesterday became the latest of that party’s senior figures to attack Taoiseach Micheál Martin over junior ministerial appointments.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Micheál Martin under continued fire from Fianna Fáil veterans over cabinet appointments
Micheál Martin under continued fire from Fianna Fáil veterans over cabinet appointments
Party discipline within Fianna Fáil appeared to be breaking down with Taoiseach Micheál Martin coming under intense fire over his ministerial appointments.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Six days into the Fianna Fáil ministerial row and recriminations are still flying
Daniel McConnell: Six days into the Fianna Fáil ministerial row and recriminations are still flying
Most Cabinet appointments and reshuffles bring a degree of unhappiness, disappointment, and resentment. But, Mr Martin’s choices to fill his Cabinet and junior ministerial ranks have truly turned into a messy quagmire which has overshadowed his rise to power.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

State to pay costs of failed action over Seanad composition
State to pay costs of failed action over Seanad composition
The State has agreed to pay the legal costs of an unsuccessful High Court action by 10 elected senators who contended a new Seanad could convene and pass legislation before an incoming Taoiseach nominated 11 of its 60 members.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Govt advice on two-hour limit on meetings caused 'huge confusion' in courts, documents show
Govt advice on two-hour limit on meetings caused 'huge confusion' in courts, documents show
The Courts Service were worried that “absolutely nothing could function” after concerns over a two-hour time limit for people to be allowed stay in the same place were raised.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Limerick people 'grossly insulted' by Micheál Martin's ministerial choices - Willie O'Dea
Limerick people 'grossly insulted' by Micheál Martin's ministerial choices - Willie O'Dea
Former Fianna Fáil minister and current TD Willie O’Dea has blasted Micheál Martin’s for “letting down” and “insulting” the people of Limerick over his ministerial choices.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Immunology expert says Ireland needs to be ready for Covid-19 travel spikes
Immunology expert says Ireland needs to be ready for Covid-19 travel spikes
A 'green list' of countries with unrestricted travel access to Ireland could be published next Thursday.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

International travel date may be beyond July 9 - Varadkar
International travel date may be beyond July 9 - Varadkar
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says a ‘green list’ of countries for travel - to be published on July 9 - may only allow people fly at a later date.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Taoiseach's initiative for 'consensus on a shared island' is respectful of all traditions
Irish Examiner View: Taoiseach's initiative for 'consensus on a shared island' is respectful of all traditions
Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has accused the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin of “ignoring the people of the north” by not nominating Ian Marshall to the Seanad.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Michael Moynihan hits out at Taoiseach after being overlooked for junior ministry
Michael Moynihan hits out at Taoiseach after being overlooked for junior ministry
Fianna Fáil's Cork North-West TD Michael Moynihan has accused Taoiseach Micheál Martin of "disrespecting both him and his community" after being overlooked for a junior ministry.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Work of Siteserv commission extended by three months
Work of Siteserv commission extended by three months
The Commission of investigation into the sale of utility company Siteserv has been extended by three months as it emerged that the inquiry has cost more than €12m to date.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

New Taoiseach promises to work for decent farm incomes and a sustainable rural future
New Taoiseach promises to work for decent farm incomes and a sustainable rural future
Agriculture, food and the marine will remain a priority, both as central to rural society and as a major economic pillar, said Taoiseach Micheál Martin as he confirmed his appointment by the President, in the Dail last week.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Former Taoiseach's shirtless picnic attracts mixed reaction
Former Taoiseach's shirtless picnic attracts mixed reaction
The Department of the Taoiseach received a stream of emails and letters about Leo Varadkar and his meeting with friends in the Phoenix Park in late May.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Aoife Moore: The Fianna Fáil background team that will have Micheál Martin's ear as Taoiseach
Aoife Moore: The Fianna Fáil background team that will have Micheál Martin's ear as Taoiseach
Micheál Martin, a savvy political operator, keeps his circle small. He has curated relationships over a number of years, and takes their counsel seriously. Although most formal appointments haven’t been made yet, his pick of personal advisors will come as no surprise to those who have observed him in Leinster House for the last two decades.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Bernard Mallee: Give patients access to new innovative medicines through a joint State-industry deal
Bernard Mallee: Give patients access to new innovative medicines through a joint State-industry deal
The new Taoiseach has an opportunity to make medicines innovation count for the economy and public health, writes Bernard Mallee

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Fergus Finlay: New Irish Government will face many political challenges
Fergus Finlay: New Irish Government will face many political challenges
This is going to make for one of the most complicated relationships in our political history, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Juno McEnroe: The honeymoon period for Micheál Martin is already over
Juno McEnroe: The honeymoon period for Micheál Martin is already over
Political honeymoons can be brief, especially for incoming leaders.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

High Court rules first lawful meeting of Seanad must have 60 members
High Court rules first lawful meeting of Seanad must have 60 members
A three-judge High Court has found the first meeting of the Seanad can only lawfully take place with its full membership of 60, comprising 49 elected members and 11 nominees of an incoming Taoiseach.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Daniel McConnell: No time for new leader Martin to rest on his laurels
Daniel McConnell: No time for new leader Martin to rest on his laurels
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended his decision not to appoint Dara Calleary as a full Cabinet minister.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

'All systems go' for new taoiseach Micheál Martin's historic coalition Government
'All systems go' for new taoiseach Micheál Martin's historic coalition Government
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has insisted “it is all systems go” for his Government, which holds its first full Cabinet meeting today.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Michael Moynihan: Our new Taoiseach's sporting attempt to unlock the box
Michael Moynihan: Our new Taoiseach's sporting attempt to unlock the box
“Our situation is the following. We are standing in front of a closed box which we cannot open, and we try hard to discover what is and is not in it.”

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Alison O'Connor: The portrait of Michael Collins will be back in the Taoiseach's office... but will Leo?
Alison O'Connor: The portrait of Michael Collins will be back in the Taoiseach's office... but will Leo?
Micheál Martin had hardly received his seal of office from President Michael D Higgins but his Twitter bio was changed to reflect his new status: “Taoiseach and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil. TD for Cork South Central.”

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

'This is just great for the parish' - new Taoiseach Micheál Martin comes home to Ballinlough
'This is just great for the parish' - new Taoiseach Micheál Martin comes home to Ballinlough
There will be no formality in the estate in Cork where Micheál Martin has lived for three decades, with neighbours who have celebrated birthdays and weddings alongside him saying that they will continue to call the new Taoiseach by his first name.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Killarney mayor: Tourism deserves its own minister
Killarney mayor: Tourism deserves its own minister
The mayor of Killarney, the town at the centre of Kerry’s 400 million euro tourist industry has called for a review of the decision “to lump tourism” in with five other Government Departments and says the tourism sector deserves its own minister.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Family and friends welcome Taoiseach Micheál Martin home to Cork
Family and friends welcome Taoiseach Micheál Martin home to Cork
New Taoiseach Micheál Martin was today welcomed back to his Cork home in Ballinlough by a guard of honour from his proud neighbours.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Women's council: 'Really disappointing' that just four of 15 ministers appointed are women
Women's council: 'Really disappointing' that just four of 15 ministers appointed are women
The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) says it's "really" disappointed that just four of the 15 cabinet ministers appointed are women.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Martin criticised for not appointing more regionally balanced Cabinet
Martin criticised for not appointing more regionally balanced Cabinet
Micheál Martin has been accused of abandoning parts of the country, by failing to appoint a more regionally balanced Cabinet of ministers.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

The new coalition cabinet in full: Who are the country's new Ministers?
The new coalition cabinet in full: Who are the country's new Ministers?
The shape of the next Cabinet is now known, led by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. So who are the country's new Ministers?

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Eamon Ryan: Green party members 'taking responsibility' with 76% backing coalition agreement
Eamon Ryan: Green party members 'taking responsibility' with 76% backing coalition agreement
Green leader Eamon Ryan has said there is a "sense of responsibility" now on his party after 76% of members who voted backed the government deal with Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, paving the way for the new coalition.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Eamon Ryan feels a 'sense of responsibility' as Greens join Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in government
Eamon Ryan feels a 'sense of responsibility' as Greens join Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in government
Earlier, Fine Gael approved the proposed PfG by a margin of 80%-20% in their electoral college system.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Micheál Martin a step closer to becoming Taoiseach as Fianna Fáil approve programme for government
Micheál Martin a step closer to becoming Taoiseach as Fianna Fáil approve programme for government
Fianna Fáil have become the second party to approve the proposed programme for government.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Eoghan Murphy will not take up ministerial role in next government
Eoghan Murphy will not take up ministerial role in next government
Several Fine Gael party sources have insisted there has been no falling out between the two men but that Mr Murphy is keen to step back from ministerial politics.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Stardust relatives want new Government to honour commitments
Stardust relatives want new Government to honour commitments
The relatives of victims of the Stardust fire disaster have called on any new government to honour their election commitments.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

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