Daniel McConnell: Micheál Martin finally Taoiseach but his big day was not without controversy

Appearing to get emotional at times when speaking of his family, he said to be elected to serve as Taoiseach of a free republic is one of

Mr Martin’s contentious selection served to overshadow and sully the earlier upbeat mood surrounding his election as Taoiseach.

If Saturday was a day that began in hope, it was one which ended in confusion, anger and bitter internal recrimination.

New Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s day was going swimmingly.