The UK government has signaled its intention to repeal the contentious Legacy Act, a move welcomed by Ireland’s Tánaiste Micheál Martin as a significant step towards addressing historical injustices from the Troubles. Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn told the House of Commons that the previous government’s legislation was fundamentally flawed, having been found to breach … Read more
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has confirmed that an energy credit, set to be announced in Budget 2025, will be paid to households before the end of the year, RTE reported. With Budget 2025 just two weeks away, discussions are continuing on its final details, with Martin expected to meet with other Government party leaders to further … Read more
The Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin, has confirmed an €8.6 million investment for a new Communications and Information Services (CIS) Workshop at the Defence Forces Training Centre in Curragh Camp. This project, part of the Defence Forces Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP), aims to enhance the infrastructure and facilities for the Defence Forces. Speaking … Read more
Jack Chambers has been appointed as the new deputy leader of Fianna Fáil, Ireland’s ruling party. The announcement was made by party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Micheál Martin during a press conference outside Leinster House this evening. Chambers, who is currently serving as Minister of State, steps into the role following the resignation of … Read more
In a recent forum attended by global leaders, Sinn Féin’s leaders refrained from addressing the Palestine issue, focusing solely on Northern Ireland’s investment concerns. This unexpected silence drew widespread criticism and accusations of hypocrisy. While restrictions may have limited Northern Ireland’s rulers from raising the Palestine issue, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald faced no … Read more
The Cabinet is set to approve laws to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to under 18. The legislation – which is expected to be passed this summer – would also limit where e-cigarettes can be sold. Additionally, it would limit who is allowed to sell vaping products, prohibiting them from vending machines and kid-friendly events. … Read more
The Department of Foreign Affairs is organising an evacuation of 125 Irish nationals from Sudan. Fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary RSF organisation has resulted in hundreds of deaths. Micheál Martin, the minister of foreign affairs, said he is “deeply concerned” and is looking for international allies’ help to evacuate Irish residents. Aidan … Read more
The replacement of the government jet has been officially announced by Tánaiste and Minister for Defense Micheál Martin. The Learjet 45, purchased in 2004, is “approaching its natural end of life,” according to Mr. Martin, who told the Dáil that he had accepted his officials’ recommendation to purchase a new one. “Ultimately, the State needs … Read more
The Department of Foreign Affairs provided consular assistance in 1,504 new cases in 2022, in addition to the consular support that is being provided to others on an ongoing basis. Reflecting the resumption of international travel, last year saw a 21% overall increase in newly recorded consular cases, including a 55% increase in deaths of … Read more
Indian-Origin Leo Varadkar has formally taken over as Ireland’s Taoiseach for the second time after receiving the seal of office from the President. In a rotation between his Fine Gael and Martin’s Fianna Fail parties that was unprecedented in Irish history, Varadkar took over as Taoiseach from Michael Martin. The two main parties in a … Read more
Following a vote in the Dáil, Leo Varadkar will succeed Micheál Martin as Taoiseach today. Mr. Martin will submit his resignation to President Michael D. Higgins this morning. These changes of roles at the top of Government are in keeping with the agreement underpinning the coalition. The Dáil is expected to vote to nominate Mr. … Read more
Micheál Martin is set to make his last trip as Taoiseach to Brussels today for a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders and their EU counterparts. He will also attend a meeting of the European Council, beginning on Thursday. Speaking ahead of the meetings, the Taoiseach said: “Recent years have shown … Read more
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has stated that those who use pay-as-you-go electricity and gas would not be disconnected if they are unable to fill up their meters. It comes just days after Tánaiste Leo Varadkar informed the Dáil that for pay-as-you-go consumers, a moratorium on utility disconnections due to non-payment would be impossible to implement. The … Read more
In his speech to the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, Micheál Martin has said the Leaving Cert has to be reformed and has warned some price rises in recent months will be permanent. According to the Irish Examiner, in his closing address, he addressed Covid-19, health, housing, education, cost of living, climate, culture, and identity. He … Read more
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland has announced a €100m investment in Limerick. The firm, which is a division of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, will use the investment to expand its existing site in Plassey, Limerick. The company’s ongoing investment in Ireland will also result in the creation of up to 80 additional jobs. The … Read more