Micheál Martin to stand down as Taoiseach on December 17

Micheál Martin will stand down as Taoiseach on December 17, when Leo Varadkar will take up the role again. Picture: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

Micheál Martin will stand down as Taoiseach on Saturday, December 17 after the Government agreed to delay the handover of the Taoiseach's office by two days.

The rotation of the role of Taoiseach from Mr Martin to Leo Varadkar had been due to take place on December 15.