Micheál Martin

Fianna Fáil leader

AI job losses in Ireland likely to hit women and ‘younger workers’ hardest, says report

National Economic Social Council recommends new AI office and campaigns to encourage business adoption of technology

Tributes paid to TG4 journalist Barraí Mescall following death in Cork

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris praise broadcaster’s contribution to journalism and Irish language

Energy crisis: Simon Harris floats one-off payments for heat pumps and efficient cars

Tánaiste doubles down on transition from fossil fuels despite pressure over carbon tax

OPW spends €375,000 on politicians’ security in three years on Garda advice

Many politicians upgrade home security, including lighting, cameras and panic buttons

Taoiseach pays tribute to ‘resilience’ of Chernobyl survivors on anniversary

Continuing war in Ukraine a reminder that struggle for safety is far from over, Micheál Martin says in Cork

Former TD Jim Glennon confirms he wrote character reference for convicted child abuser

Daniel Ramamoorthy, a one-time government department advisor, was found guilty of sexually exploiting a teenage boy

AI boom threatens to cause ‘significant upheaval’ for Irish tech jobs

Micheál Martin’s comments come as Meta cuts 10% of global staff, about 8,000 workers

Healy-Rae family downplay rift but tensions in Kerry were simmering even before fuel blockades

‘If there’s a row like that going on in Kilgarvan, someone better tell me,’ says Cllr Johnny Healy-Rae

‘We are not counting on Europe’: Rift with US is looking more and more like a chasm

European governments, lacking sway in Washington, now fret about surging fuel costs and energy bills

Tyndall National Institute targets 10 new spin-outs by 2030

Tech research centre unveils five-year strategy to boost commercial and social impact

Europe leaders ‘pessimistic’ on Iran war’s long-term impact on energy prices, says Micheál Martin

Ireland not immune to global economic slowdown caused by the conflict, warns Taoiseach

US troop numbers passing through Shannon soar 80%

More than 3,000 US troops passed through airport during March after Iran conflict started

Plans for ‘more permanent relief’ on high energy costs including using fuel allowance, Taoiseach says

Government will look at structural reforms that could bring down prices, says Micheál Martin

Here come the posters, but there’s lots to look forward to in Dublin and Galway byelections

Polling day for Dublin Central and Galway West to be set this morning for May 22nd

Dear political parties. Now is really not the time to talk about deposing your leader

The threshold at which politicians seek to overthrow their leader should be much, much higher than this (I am looking at you too, Fianna Fáil)

Gloves off as Dáil deputies square up for a slot on Katie Taylor’s Croke Park barney

Richard O’Donoghue challenges Taoiseach to a bout of street debate, while Roderic O’Gorman stings like a bee

What US military flights over Shannon say about Micheál Martin and Irish neutrality

Failure to report flights cannot credibly be dismissed as an oversight

Sinn Féin calls on Taoiseach to admit Budget 2026 left workers ‘high and dry’

Call comes following comments by Jack Chambers on Tuesday that budget ‘didn’t give workers a break’

Use of fake character references for children’s care home staff ‘extremely disturbing’, says Taoiseach

Ivana Bacik says RTÉ documentary ‘highlights shocking State failing’

Back-garden modular homes set to be exempt from planning rules

Homeowners will also be able to avail of tax exemptions for rental income

Larger €9bn surplus forecast increases pressure on Coalition for spending increases

‘Severe’ scenario could mean inflation hits 6% – but economy is expected to continue to grow

Danny Healy-Rae loses committee seat after vote against Government confidence motion

Kerry TD appeals in Dáil to be allowed remain on Agriculture Committee

Global threats to result in tighter spending amid inflation concerns

Despite expected growth, future spending increases and pledges may come under review

Energy supports and income-tax cuts possible in Budget 2027, Simon Harris confirms

Taoiseach Micheál Martin defended Coalition’s response to the fuel crisis and underlined the importance of renewables

Taoiseach says department’s failure to report US military overflights is ‘not normal’

Official figure of American flights through Irish airspace was 248 short

What is the Council of State and why is it meeting today at Áras an Uachtaráin?

Council of State to consider the constitutionality of the International Protection Bill 2026

Taoiseach under pressure as Fianna Fáil unity tested and international crises escalate

Inside Politics: Government braces for economic fallout as energy costs rise and international negotiations falter

Simon Harris to include ‘worst case’ circumstance in economic forecast

Economy in good shape despite ‘fluid and volatile’ global situation, says Minister for Finance

Martin to carry on as FF leader into next elections and ‘fulfil my mandate’

Fuel support package ‘not permanent answer’, Martin says of energy crisis at annual 1916 commemoration event

Electricity bills could increase by up to 9% with gas even higher, Minister says

Minister for Energy says no concerns among airlines of flight cancellations because no disruption foreseen in jet fuel supplies

Micheál Martin ‘acutely aware’ of ‘real pain and fear’ caused by rising fuel prices

Following criticism of his leadership, Taoiseach insists Government is ‘relentlessly focused’ on action

Saying no is not Simon Harris’s favourite part of the job

The decent people who protested last week have a choice to make next time they’re on the streets

Micheál Martin survives week of internal Fianna Fáil dissent, but is a bigger heave on the way?

The Government’s response to the fuel protests exposed a fissure within the party, ‘loss of connectivity’ with grassroots supporters, and accusations of top-down leadership

The Irish Times view on the Government’s week: a palpable sense of unease

The damage runs deeper than one-day news events

Unions threaten industrial action as they accuse Government of prioritising business

Workers’ living standards squeezed, Ictu chief says, with Coalition listening to ‘those who shout the loudest’

Will Jim O’Callaghan’s Army threat against fuel protesters come back to haunt Fianna Fáil?

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

Pace of events in Irish politics over the past chaotic week has been dizzying to say the least

Elsewhere in the world, a summer of travel disruption may be looming if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war

‘How different things are now’: Some of Ireland’s oldest people on what life was like over the last 100 years

‘Isn’t it marvellous for people to be able to read about their grandparents?’ Three ‘centenarians ambassadors’ recall what they have seen

Rising electricity prices; first Free State census; the world’s worst humanitarian crisis

Early Edition: Fianna Fáil parliamentary party is rallying around Micheál Martin amid pressure for new leadership of the party

Fundamental shift in political landscape

There is a troubling disconnect between the Taoiseach and voters. Micheál Martin must reconnect with the people or stand down

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