Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned.

Micheál Martin has said he is “absolutely committed” to serving three years as Taoiseach as he hailed ... is expected to lead to the formation of Ireland’s next government.

The new Government finally comes into power a day later than planned and just under two months after the general election on November 29th last. But with the row over for now, the 64-year-old ...

In Ireland's General Election in November ... As leader of Fianna Fáil, Micheál Martin is expected to become the next Taoiseach. The current Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs previously ...

A new challenge comes from across the Atlantic. One of the top priorities for Micheal Martin will come from the new Trump administration, which has already taken aim at Ireland's lucrative hosting of ...

The Status Red Storm Éowyn rolled into Ireland late last Thursday and continued through much of the day on Friday. Notably, Storm Éowyn struck the same day that Martin became Taoiseach and ...

Kacper Dudek, 20, died when a tree fell on his car in Co Donegal early on Friday morning as Storm Eowyn started its destructive course across Ireland ... The Taoiseach thanked emergency crews ...

Former Irish minister Charlie Flanagan says the decision not to have an inquiry in the Republic is a "lost opportunity".

Asked if he considered Mr Lowry to be trustworthy, the Taoiseach said: “The people of Ireland decide who is elected to Dáil Éireann.” Pressed on his personal view, Mr Harris added ...

Ireland needs to be more resilient to storms, as they become more frequent, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. He was speaking as about 74,000 customers remain without electricity and about 1,000 ...

DUBLIN — Ireland is on course to form a new government following ... reached after five weeks of closed-door negotiations, Harris — the current caretaker Taoiseach — would become deputy prime minister ...