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Micheál Martin
All of our news, analysis and features on Fianna Fáil leader and former taoiseach Micheál Martin
‘Increased vigilance’ needed from Hiqa’s regulatory approach to nursing homes, Taoiseach says
Michéal Martin describes content of RTÉ investigative programme as ‘absolutely unacceptable’
Irish farmers tackling emissions and water quality issues but more needs to be done, says Taoiseach
Farmers willing to ‘lead, not lag, in moving to a more sustainable model of farming’
Commitment to climate action hard to find in Government
Half of electricity generated in the Dublin region is now being consumed by data centres
Carlow shooting: Taoiseach criticises spreading of misinformation and ‘blatant lies’ online
Man living next to Fairgreen Shopping Centre says he ushered some of those fleeing Sunday’s incident into his home
Carlow gunman Evan Fitzgerald had bail conditions relaxed prior to trial date
He had complied closely with bail obligations, so some restrictions were eased after initial charge
Fund set up by Micheál Martin 20 years ago to cut hospital waiting lists under fresh scrutiny
Questions raised over governance and transparency of waiting list initiatives after hospital controversies
Should the maker of Ozempic be funding children’s playgrounds in Ireland?
In 2023, Novo Nordisk was suspended by its own industry body in the UK for two years over its sponsorship of weight management courses for health professionals
The first cracks in the Coalition: ‘Some Independents you would not bring lion-hunting with you’
Sense of fatalism among Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Ministers about future Independent defections
Taoiseach: Hip dysplasia controversy should be referred to Medical Council
Micheál Martin: Onus lies on body to be ‘proactive’ in professional regulation of members
Taoiseach and SF leader clash over Bill to prevent Central Bank having any involvement with Israeli bonds
Martin accuses McDonald of using ‘false narrative’, and insists Central Bank ‘does not issue or sell or oversee the sale of Israeli bonds’
A mother who refused to take no for an answer - for 13 years, 9 months and 20 days
Nearly 14 years after Shane O’Farrell’s needless death, the Minister of Justice presents a public apology
Limerick Mayor eyes introduction of hotel tax to fund tourism offerings
John Moran likens ability to raise revenue locally to powers of similarly elected European mayors
Renewed political pressure to expand opposition to Israeli assault on Gaza
Tánaiste Simon Harris secures Cabinet approval to begin drafting legislation
Cabinet approves move to draft an occupied territories Bill
Government plans fall short of ban first proposed by Independent senator Frances Black in 2018
Ireland needs to sharpen ambition on AI, Cabinet to be told
State needs to ‘sharpen its ambition’ for national digital strategy in light of increased competition from other states
Ireland’s centrist dads (and mums) continue to be the dominant force in our politics
There’s a lot to celebrate about the state of democracy in Ireland, but given current global challenges, it must be carefully minded
Newly released records show what Independent TDs backing the Government want for their constituencies
School projects and road improvements among issues raised with senior ministers
Trump tariffs update: Latest from Ireland and the EU after US president’s 50% threat
European Union is committed to securing trade deal with US that works for all sides, says Sefcovic
Ireland U-turns to oppose EU pharma reforms after intense lobbying
Pharmaceutical companies stepped up blitz to push Government to back industry position, lobbying logs show
Lone suspect charged with murdering two Israeli embassy staff in shooting near Jewish museum in Washington
Suspect (30) yelled ‘free, free Palestine’ after he was arrested, police said
Covid inquiry: Holohan, Varadkar unlikely to give public evidence for review about ‘learning lessons’
Evaluation panel launches public consultation inviting submissions on people’s pandemic experiences
Lord Mayor and Minister for Housing disagree over future funding for scheme to prevent homelessness
Meeting took place after three attempts by Emma Blain to set appointment up
Humanitarian agencies warn aid still not getting into Gaza
Taoiseach calls for EU to suspend preferential trade deal with Israel
TD describes Israelis as ‘Nazis of the modern world’ as Dáil debates war in Gaza
EU-Israel Association Agreement should be suspended while review ongoing, Dáil hears
No action on High Court assessment of needs disability as last government ‘couldn’t agree’
Taoiseach insists Coalition will address issue to ‘use therapists optimally’
Government ‘all talk but no action’ on disability assessment backlog, says activist
Cara Darmody, who has started a 50-hour picket outside Leinster House, made the comments following meeting with Taoiseach
Taoiseach demands review of e-scooter rules over use by children serving as drug mules for crime gangs
TDs call for enforcement of legislation to seize illegal scramblers and ensure rules of road are obeyed
Government to change law in bid to speed up autism and disability assessments
Ministers admit no quick fix for system estimated to have waiting list of 25,000 by end of year
Government says it’s spending more than ever on disability providers. The sector says it’s not enough
Micheál Martin said he would make disability services a priority after Harris’s encounter with carer in Kanturk
A national convention more than 30 years ago changed Irish education. What lessons are there for today?
Helen McEntee is planning the ‘largest conversation on education in the State’s history’. She would do well to examine the legacy of a landmark report from three decades ago
Taoiseach tells Apple chief Ireland will cut ‘regulatory burden’ facing businesses
iPhone maker, which has European HQ in Cork, previously warned of ‘aggressive competition’ from countries trying to lure multinationals
Ireland losing investment because of slow progress on offshore wind projects, Limerick Chamber warns
‘Urgent delivery of designated maritime area plans to unlock West coast floating offshore wind potential needed’
Could we build Ardnacrusha now? Not a chance
We should not fall into the trap of thinking that everything is a disaster, but I am afraid something has gone badly wrong with the way the State is run
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