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<p>Scrapping the triple lock would allow us to dispatch Defence Forces personnel to multilateral missions overseas where these are organised by a regional organisation such as the European Union or African Union, or where the host country is requesting such support from the international, Micheál Martin said.</p>

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ieExplains: What is the triple lock and why is it so important?

This week, the Government is to take the first step in dismantling Ireland's triple lock system that governs the deployment of peacekeepers abroad

Michael Clifford

SMick Clifford: Political leaders risk credibility by peddling unfounded conspiracy theories

<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the Expo 2025 Pavilion in Osaka, Japan.</p>

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Expo 2025 in Japan a curious beast as Ireland joins nations vying to show off heritage

Taoiseach visit to the US

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Elaine Loughlin: Texas visit a dry run for Taoiseach's meeting with Donald Trump

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Foul play in the Dáil? Micheál Martin’s Irish dribble leaves everyone confused

Micheal Martin - Roberta Metsola meeting in Belgium

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Taoiseach assures Europe Ireland is already increasing defence spending

Air Corps chemical poisoning: Betrayal, legal battles, and a decade-long fight for justice

Air Corps chemical poisoning: Betrayal, legal battles, and a decade-long fight for justice

Despite a promise of justice, Air Corps chemical exposure survivors say the Irish State continues to deny and delay accountability

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

MICHEAL MARTIN

S The Micheál Martin Interview: The 'blissfully unaware' are blind to the growing fear in EU states

In an interview with Irish Examiner Political Editor Elaine Loughlin, the Taoiseach says he believes defence will be a vital issue to tackle in his term in office

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

Joe Leogue: Over a decade on, ill air corps technicians still await a fair hearing

S Joe Leogue: Over a decade on, ill air corps technicians still await a fair hearing

The settlement between the State and Gary Coll closes one chapter in the allegations by former air corps technicians that they were exposed to dangerous chemicals while working on military vehicles. However, as Joe Leogue outlines, many more cases and issues of disclosure remain unresolved

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

New Taoiseach appointed

Colin Sheridan: As first days go, Ceann Comhairle's was 'Reeling in the Years' worthy

Verona Murphy had just one job to do — and even if that job was to herd a crowd of megalomaniac cats, she failed

Sat, 25 Jan, 2025

Elaine Loughlin: Martin shows more ruthless side than Harris but overall, Cabinet is 'very male'

Elaine Loughlin: Martin shows more ruthless side than Harris but overall, Cabinet is 'very male'

Micheál Martin’s unexpected Cabinet picks shock many, but concerns over gender imbalance and disappointments within Fianna Fáil emerge

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Micheál Martin promises change in how State supports people with disabilities

Micheál Martin promises change in how State supports people with disabilities

In his first speech, the newly-appointed Taoiseach said existing approaches on disability 'will not achieve the breakthroughs we need and it is time to move beyond them'

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Micheál Martin confirms new Cabinet for 34th Dáil in first act as Taoiseach

Micheál Martin confirms new Cabinet for 34th Dáil in first act as Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed his new Cabinet, with a number of surprise appointments and demotions

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Government formation talks to continue over weekend in a bid to meet fast-approaching deadline

Government formation talks to continue over weekend in a bid to meet fast-approaching deadline

It is hoped that much of the agreement will be reached before a Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting on Wednesday, though sources have said that this would make electing a Taoiseach when the Dáil returns on January 22 'too tight

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Michael Lowry 'absolutely happy' to lead Regional Independents in Government talks

Michael Lowry 'absolutely happy' to lead Regional Independents in Government talks

Earlier on Friday, the Regional Group formally agreed on their policy platform for negotiations, with Mr Lowry, Sean Canney and Marian Harkin set to lead their negotiation team

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

General Election Ireland 2024

Simon Harris and Micheál Martin at odds over cannabis decriminalisation

Fianna Fáil’s election manifesto called for the decriminalisation of cannabis

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

close up picture of the cover of Irish passport

More than one million passports issued in 2024 as service sets new records

January was the busiest month for the issuing of the documents, with more than 123,000 applications submitted that month

Wed, 01 Jan, 2025

Elaine Loughlin: Martin must watch his back as multiple challenges await

Elaine Loughlin: Martin must watch his back as multiple challenges await

The fact that a not-inconsiderable rump of his own party was willing to go against Martin’s instruction on the ceann comhairle vote this week shows there are still soldiers within the ranks who are willing to defect

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict

Outgoing Israeli ambassador accuses government of fostering 'hostile atmosphere'

Meanwhile, Micheál Martin has said the recognition of a Palestinian State and intervention in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel should not be seen as 'hostile' acts

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Serious coalition talks begin as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare for meeting

Serious coalition talks begin as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare for meeting

alks kicked off last night when Fine Gael deputy leader Helen McEntee met with her Fianna Fáil counterpart Jack Chambers to discuss the structure and format for the talks

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

Election results: Here are all the newly elected TDs for Cork

There was plenty of drama at the . Here's who has been elected. Cork North WestAll three seats in the Cork North West constituency were filled on the sixth count.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

The general election campaign is over and it's time to face the music

The first indication of the success or otherwise of each party's campaign will come at 10pm today, when an exit poll result is announced

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Election 2024: Six things to look out for ahead of the final debate

Election 2024: Six things to look out for ahead of the final debate

The Taoiseach's manner, Mary Lou McDonald's grasp of economics and Micheál Martin's strategy will come under the spotlight tonight

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Party Leaders podcast ep1: Micheál Martin on stalled Cork projects, housing and Harris

Party Leaders podcast ep1: Micheál Martin on stalled Cork projects, housing and Harris

The Fianna Fáil leader talks about housing, Simon Harris' role in the National Children's Hospital 'debacle', stalled Cork projects and 'genocide' in Gaza

Listen | Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

'Micheál, straight on': Tánaiste glides through the Niamh Smyth show in Cavan/Monaghan

Micheál Martin seemed none the worse for wear for last night's debate experience

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Election 2024: Six things we learned on the campaign trail today

Election 2024: Six things we learned on the campaign trail today

From Micheál Martin on a buffalo in Macroom, Co Cork to a positive message about inclusivity in Dublin, here's what happened on the canvass today

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Woman looking at houses and flats in the window of an estate agent in London, UK

House prices to keep rising until late 2026, says Martin

It comes as the latest rental report from Daft.ie shows rents in excess of €2,000 a month in Cork, Dublin, Galway, and Limerick cities

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

FRANCE-DEMO-DRUG-CANNABIS

Latest: Simon Harris rubbishes Fianna Fáil plans to liberalise drug laws

Micheál Martin’s party has said that Ireland should follow the approach taken by countries like Spain, Portugal and Malta, where legal restrictions on cannabis have been eased

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Fianna Fáil promises to decriminalise drug possession for personal use at manifesto launch

Fianna Fáil promises to decriminalise drug possession for personal use at manifesto launch

Fianna Fáil has promised to decriminalise drug possession for personal use as part of a health-led response to addiction

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Wolfe Tone Commemoration

Ireland to intervene in case against Israel before the end of 2024, says Tánaiste

Micheál Martin did, however, say that the Occupied Territories Bill will not be progressed in this Dáil, which will be dissolved on Friday

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Government launch new inquiry into killing in Lebanon of Private Sean Rooney

Government launch new inquiry into killing in Lebanon of Private Sean Rooney

The 24-year-old from Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal, was killed when a convoy of Irish troops serving with a UN peacekeeping force was ambushed and fired upon in December 2022

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

Wolfe Tone Commemoration

'Cop on a bit': Micheál Martin hits back at claims he is a 'grumpy old man'

Tánaiste responds to comments by background figures in Fine Gael

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024

'Appalling failure of diplomacy': President Higgins denounces Israeli ban on UN aid agency

'Appalling failure of diplomacy': President Higgins denounces Israeli ban on UN aid agency

Taoiseach Simon Harris called on the EU to 'find the moral courage' to act in relation to this latest move by Israel saying it should review trade relations at an EU level

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Passing the Occupied Territories Bill is 'very challenging', says Tánaiste

Passing the Occupied Territories Bill is 'very challenging', says Tánaiste

However, a number of opposition parties have called for the Dáil to abandon its Halloween recess next week and sit to ensure the bill gets ample time to be passed

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Rochdale by-election

Coalition voting pact ruled out as election date speculation continues

The coalition leaders — Taoiseach Simon Harris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman — will meet on Monday night to discuss the general election

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

Decision to execute Richard Barrett in reprisal for TD's murder 'so vindictive and so wrong'

Decision to execute Richard Barrett in reprisal for TD's murder 'so vindictive and so wrong'

Tánaiste unveils memorials in West Cork to commemorate the centenary of the reinternment of anti-Treaty republican leader

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis 2024

HSE €17m projects overrun a 'sorry story of waste' of taxpayers' money

An extension for a Cork community nursing unit was initially costed at €20.86m but an increase of almost 25% brought it to a total of €26.05m

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Tanaiste Micheal Martin visit to Lebanon

Micheál Martin joins 16 national defence ministers to reiterate support for Unifil in Lebanon

For his part, the Tánaiste said he remains deeply concerned about the surge of violence in Lebanon including the continuing Hezbollah rocket fire on Israel

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Micheál Martin claims Israel seeking 'free rein' for IDF by ordering removal of peacekeepers

Micheál Martin claims Israel seeking 'free rein' for IDF by ordering removal of peacekeepers

Foreign Affairs Minister accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to undermine the UN’s peacekeeping force in south Lebanon

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Ireland faces 'new threats' due to transatlantic cables in Irish seas, says Tánaiste

Ireland faces 'new threats' due to transatlantic cables in Irish seas, says Tánaiste

The Valentia Island Transatlantic Cable Foundation is working to have Valentia designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Disability services provision model for special schools 'not working', says Tánaiste

Disability services provision model for special schools 'not working', says Tánaiste

Micheál Martin said the current model used to provide disability services has resulted in a decline in the number of therapists in special schools

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

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Tánaiste unaware of alleged Russian spy's identity in Oireachtas

Micheál Martin said he does have concerns about how the information leaked into the public

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Pro-Palestinian protests take place across the globe as Israel continues offensive in Lebanon

Pro-Palestinian protests take place across the globe as Israel continues offensive in Lebanon

Tánaiste Micheál Martin used the one-year anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack to express sympathy, but warned that the attack cannot justify the escalation by Israel since

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Tánaiste: 'No discussion' between coalition leaders on early election

Tánaiste: 'No discussion' between coalition leaders on early election

Micheál Martin pours cold water on speculation surrounding a November general election, saying there have been 'no discussions about finishing our mandate early'

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Irish Budget 2025

Tánaiste 'not aware' of plans to accelerate budget bills in advance of calling general election

Micheál Martin was speaking after the Irish Examiner revealed Government ministers were asked to submit supplementary estimates for the year ahead, a move which usually happens in November

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

FILE PHOTO Irish diplomats and military officials are canvassing in Europe to appoint Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant G

Defence Forces chief says Irish troops in Lebanon have plenty of food and other essentials

Lieutenant General Seán Clancy denied reports UN peacekeepers were running out of supplies

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Irish Budget 2025

Ministers say ‘clearing of the decks’ implies early election

The Department of Public Expenditure issued the request in what Cabinet ministers say is an unusual step

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Fireworks Awareness Campaign 2023

Long-delayed gambling bill to be passed in coming weeks, but could be stalled by general election

Under Ireland’s proposed laws, once a person opts out of gambling, it will be an offence for a gambling company to allow that person to gamble

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Dail returns

Budget 2025: Tánaiste hits out at 'mischief', saying €15 welfare hike was never proposed

'I’m bemused by the entire thing,'Micheál Martin said

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

Tanaiste Micheal Martin doorstep

Decision on next steps for Cork Events Centre will come to Cabinet in two weeks, says Tánaiste

Micheál Martin said he was 'very frustrated' and 'angry' with how the project had advanced

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024