Micheál Martin

All of our news, analysis and features on Fianna Fáil leader and former taoiseach Micheál Martin

Taoiseach takes lead on rolling Brexit concerns

Kenny statement due and forum to follow as ‘inevitability’ of hard Border permeates debate

By Marie O'HalloranTue Feb 07 2017 - 17:33

Micheál Martin open to recruiting more Independent TDs

Stephen Donnelly recruitment sends message that Fianna Fáil is an ‘evolving party’

By Marie O'HalloranSun Feb 05 2017 - 15:02

Micheál Martin uses Donnelly signing as signal to senior TDs

Party leader tells senior TDs to bring in running mates

By Fiach KellySat Feb 04 2017 - 01:00

Safety body had to threaten Air Corps before safety measures implemented

Soldiers did not receive proper protections for dangerous chemicals, Fianna Fáil claims

By Marie O'HalloranThu Feb 02 2017 - 01:00

Taoiseach to raise US travel ban ‘directly’ with Trump

Kenny, defending St Patrick’s Day trip, praises courage of US attorney general

By Michael O'ReganWed Feb 01 2017 - 01:00

Shane Ross objects to Taoiseach meeting Donald Trump

Independent Alliance TD only Cabinet member to oppose St Patrick’s Day visit

By Sarah Bardon, Fiach Kelly and Michael O'ReganTue Jan 31 2017 - 16:05

Trump’s travel ban ‘racist in origin’, Micheál Martin says

Former Shannon airport chief executive says pre-clearance deal should not be jeopardised

By Vivienne ClarkeTue Jan 31 2017 - 11:43

Minister says Enda Kenny should boycott ‘near fascist’ Donald Trump

John Halligan urges Taoiseach to withdraw from St Patrick’s Day meeting

By Sarah Bardon, Michael O'Regan and Kitty HollandMon Jan 30 2017 - 10:24

Former sports coach questioned over fresh abuse claims

Bill Kenneally has been arrested after three more men alleged he sexually assaulted them

By Barry RocheMon Jan 30 2017 - 01:00

Sinn Féin and Fine Gael coalition question gets Kenny in a needless tangle

But Mary Lou McDonald had already deliberately made the first move

By Pat LeahySat Jan 28 2017 - 03:00

Miriam Lord's Week: Big-name dinner date saves day in Cork

Micheál Martin and Simon Coveney to dine out on fundraising gig at Leinster House

By Miriam LordSat Jan 28 2017 - 01:00

Enda Kenny does not see FG-SF coalition ‘in near future’

Mary Lou McDonald raised prospect of SF in government as a junior coalition partner

By Fiach Kelly and Sarah BardonFri Jan 27 2017 - 01:00

Taoiseach not ruling out coalition with Sinn Féin

Gerry Adams says SF position on coalition could easily be overturned at an ardfheis

By Pat LeahyFri Jan 27 2017 - 01:00

Stephen Collins: Water charges to dictate future of Irish politics

Victory for populist parties would call two largest parties’ viability into question

By Stephen CollinsThu Jan 26 2017 - 02:00

Owen O’Callaghan’s greatest legacy was his generosity, mourners hear

Late property developer was man of integrity and his family have lost treasure, says priest

By Barry RocheWed Jan 25 2017 - 18:51

Government not responsible for Bus Éireann difficulties, Taoiseach says

Enda Kenny insists ‘commercial response’ needed for Bus Éireann’s problems

By Michael O'ReganWed Jan 25 2017 - 18:29

Hundreds at removal of property developer Owen O’Callaghan

Politicians, business leaders and sporting figures among hundreds paying respects

By Barry RocheTue Jan 24 2017 - 20:18

Gardaí believe Dublin Airport incident to be smuggling, Dáil told

Tánaiste says, while not terrorism or human trafficking, ‘situation remains very serious’

By Michael O'ReganTue Jan 24 2017 - 15:09

Warm tributes paid to Cork property developer Owen O’Callaghan

Lord Mayor of Cork says legacy will be evident on Leeside for decades to come

By Barry Roche and Paul CullenMon Jan 23 2017 - 18:59

Government at risk as Fianna Fáil frustration grows

Micheál Martin told his deputies deal would stay in place for another two budgets

By Fiach KellyMon Jan 23 2017 - 06:50

‘Enormous contribution’: Tributes paid to Martin McGuinness

Minister for Foreign Affairs says SF leader ‘unstinting in efforts to secure powersharing’

By Pat Leahy, Aine McMahon and Suzanne LynchFri Jan 20 2017 - 12:36

Stephen Collins: May puts an end to wishful thinking about Brexit

Avoiding hard Border will require significant concessions from EU partners

By Stephen CollinsThu Jan 19 2017 - 01:00

Caution on spending key due to ‘hard’ Brexit fears - Martin

Inside Politics podcast: Hard Border ‘likely without softening of positions in Brexit talks’

By Fiach KellyWed Jan 18 2017 - 15:38

Podcast: Martin doubts Government is prepared for hard Brexit

Inside Politics: Fianna Fáil leader on Sinn Féin’s ‘arrogance’ in Northern Ireland

Wed Jan 18 2017 - 12:03

Brexit speech leaves Government in unknown territory

Inside Politics: How can Taoiseach answer questions that Theresa May cannot?

By Sarah BardonWed Jan 18 2017 - 09:07

Miriam Lord: Ross reports . . . but not about Bus Éireann report

Minister’s Cabinet briefing may have run to tale of derring-do on the number 44 bus

By Miriam LordWed Jan 18 2017 - 01:00

May’s Brexit speech brings ‘clarity in number of areas’, Kenny says

Taoiseach says State will contribute ‘very strongly’ to talks with EU on UK’s departure

By Michael O'ReganTue Jan 17 2017 - 18:02

Key peace process figure Dermot Gallagher dies at 72

President Higgins leads tributes to former Foreign Affairs secretary general

By Michael O'ReganSun Jan 15 2017 - 22:45

Finian McGrath backs Kenny to remain as Taoiseach

Minister of State says Kenny best placed to lead Government following Brexit

By Fiach KellyTue Jan 10 2017 - 01:00

Flanagan says North’s parties should ‘act responsibly’

Government concerned but not surprised at collapse of Northern Executive

By Pat LeahyTue Jan 10 2017 - 01:00

Finian McGrath ‘settled in, and I would love to serve another term’

Dublin Independent and Super-junior Minister says he will be standing in next election

By Fiach KellyTue Jan 10 2017 - 01:00

Pat Leahy: Predictable response to a predictable hospital crisis

Competing interests and focus on immediacy makes long-term strategy difficult

By Pat LeahySat Jan 07 2017 - 03:00

Analysis: Poisoned chalice of health lacks long-term strategy

Service is well funded by European standards, but problem is not just political

By Fiach KellyFri Jan 06 2017 - 01:00

Diarmaid Ferriter: 50 things we’ll need in Ireland in 2017

Priorities include an end to direct provision, child poverty – and Roy Keane’s beard

By Diarmaid FerriterSat Dec 31 2016 - 07:00

Miriam Lord gazes at 2017 through her crystal ball

Enda finds his va-va-voom, O’Brien sues nobody and Boyd-Barrett is incandescent

By Miriam LordSat Dec 31 2016 - 01:00

A year of living dangerously as Dáil breaks with past

News Review of 2016: International turmoil was the last thing ‘new politics’ needed

By Pat LeahyWed Dec 28 2016 - 09:42

Miriam Lord: The year the recovery kept going . . . for some

All the ‘New Politics’ comes down to is installing ‘abstain’ buttons in the Dáil

By Miriam LordSat Dec 24 2016 - 01:00

Fianna Fáil eyes up political return for Barry Andrews

Former Goal chief previously held Dún Laoghaire seat for party

By Fiach KellyThu Dec 22 2016 - 16:18

How Fine Gael lost the 2016 general election

Enda Kenny ends the year in government, despite his party’s election strategy

By Pat LeahySat Dec 17 2016 - 04:00

Miriam Lord: Simon Coveney turns up thermostat and calls FF bluff

FF feel heat and blink first on rent Bill

By Miriam LordFri Dec 16 2016 - 01:00

Success of rent cap policy is what matters, not political win

Simon Coveney has scored Dáil victory but will be judged by success of his strategy

By Pat LeahyFri Dec 16 2016 - 01:00

Rent controls will extend beyond Cork and Dublin, says Minister

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael reach agreement over proposed 4% cap on rent increases

By Sarah Bardon, Michael O'Regan and Marie O'HalloranThu Dec 15 2016 - 18:07

Rent control talks break down without agreement

Simon Coveney offered to outline areas outside Dublin and Cork to be assessed for caps

By Fiach Kelly and Sarah BardonThu Dec 15 2016 - 11:04

Approval of rental strategy hangs in balance, says Micheál Martin

Elements of rent cap may have ‘unintended consequences’, warns Fianna Fáil source

By Sarah BardonThu Dec 15 2016 - 01:00

Simon Coveney plays hardball with Fianna Fáil over rent cap

Tensions with Fianna Fáil tackled as Minister for Housing attempts to call their bluff

By Fiach KellyThu Dec 15 2016 - 01:00

Fractious Dáil exchanges marked by defence of 4% rent cap

Taoiseach insists there were strong reasons why Cabinet settled on contentious figure

By Michael O'ReganWed Dec 14 2016 - 20:57

Enda Kenny corrects Dáil record over Gerry Adams claims

Taoiseach had accused Sinn Féin leader of driving Stack brothers in blacked-out van

By Marie O'HalloranWed Dec 14 2016 - 15:31

Rent plan: Taoiseach defends 4% rent cap in Dáil exchanges

Opposition criticises proposals to deal with spiralling increases in private rental market

By Michael O'ReganWed Dec 14 2016 - 13:26

Creative Ireland is a huge promise, but can it be kept?

If these ambitions are realised, arts will receive their greatest leap in funding since the foundation of the State

By Michael DervanWed Dec 14 2016 - 06:00

Gerry Adams: Past role and present ambitions clash

Politics demands standards of its leaders, but the Sinn Féin figurehead cannot meet them

By Pat LeahySat Dec 10 2016 - 01:00

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