Mr Martin then left the Dail to meet President Higgins at his official residence ... roles between Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Mr Micheal Martin reminded her of “groundhog day”.

Senior Fine Gael sources also stressed that Simon Harris intends to make significant changes in the reshuffle in 2027

Micheal Martin has received the backing of the ... become Ireland’s taoiseach during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins at his official residence at Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin.

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Micheal Martin nominated as next taoiseach - Mr Martin will formally become Ireland’s new premier during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins.

Micheal Martin has formally become Taoiseach during a ceremony with the Irish president, Michael D Higgins. Earlier, Mr Martin said he was “thankful” to his supporters after he received the ...

Ms Higgins was elected without reaching the quota with 8,822 votes, as the remaining surplus would not assist the next candidates: consultant geriatrician Rónán Collins (4,357) and the Green Party’s Eva Dowling (4,226).

Ten people including Republic of Ireland captain Séamus Coleman have received the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad during a ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin. The award was established by the government following the 2011 Global Irish Economic Forum as a means to recognise the contribution of members of the Irish diaspora and was first awarded in 2012.

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Israel’s deputy foreign minister has said she fears for the safety of Jews in Ireland after President Michael D Higgins referred to Gaza during his speech at a Holocaust memorial event in Dublin on Sunday,

Waterford has been reacting to the appointment of Fianna Fáil Deputy Mary Butler to the position of Government Chief Whip and Minister of State attending cabinet with responsibility for mental health.

The Tánaiste said that individuals have a right to protest, but he believed President Higgins was 'very clear' in his speech