Michael Lowry will cast a shadow over Micheál Martin's day in the sun

Following several covid setbacks, a proper day out is on the cards

Micheál Martin is to finally get a proper day out when he is appointed Taoiseach with all the bells and whistles, but power always comes at a price. Picture: Damien Eagers

Micheál Martin is to finally get a proper day out when he is appointed Taoiseach with all the bells and whistles on Wednesday, but power always comes at a price.

The Fianna Fáil leader had been considered as possibly the unluckiest taoiseach in history when he took over the top job in government in the midst of a global pandemic which seriously limited his ability to lead on an international stage last time around.