Letters to the Editor: Micheál Martin in danger of being the 'careful now' Taoiseach

Taoiseach advised the EU to moderate criticism of Donald Trump, and urged caution regarding the Occupied Territories Bill
Letters to the Editor: Micheál Martin in danger of being the 'careful now' Taoiseach

Fintan Lane writes: 'Indeed, Mr Martin lobbed in yet another excuse for even more procrastination around the Occupied Territories Bill, despite the promises made regarding implementation before the last general election.' Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 - 06:05

Judging by a recent newspaper interview, Micheál Martin is in real danger of being remembered as the ‘careful now' Taoiseach.

His advice to the EU, for example, was to moderate its criticism of US president Donald Trump, and he stressed the economic benefits of a good EU-US relationship. 

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