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Micheál Martin

The Morning Lead
Chaos of housing tsar controversy is a symptom of a longer running dysfunction in Housing
Processes set up to avoid argy bargys between the coalition partners have broken down.
Christina Finn
23 hrs ago
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2nd May 2025
department of housing
Tánaiste says it was correct to ‘think through’ housing tsar role but denies ‘blocking’ appointment
Updated 2 May
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30 Apr
Taoiseach 'understands concern' about reports that housing tsar will retain €430k Nama salary
28 Apr
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27th April 2025 - 3rd May 2025
Brendan McDonagh
Taoiseach 'understands concern' about reports that housing tsar will retain €430k Nama salary
28 Apr
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Ooh Aah, don't listen to McGrath: Taoiseach rubbishes Finian's claim of a 'Heneghan deal'
Updated 10 Apr
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trade war
'Welcome’ reprieve as whiskey, wine and dairy left out of planned EU counter-tariffs of up to 25%
The EU plans to hit back at Donal Trump with its own tariffs on US goods including plastics, textiles, make-up and electrical equipment.
8 Apr
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spinal surgery scandal
‘Damning litany of failure’: Calls for investigation of governance at Children’s Health Ireland
8 Apr
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Temple Street spinal surgery scandal: Chair of Children's Health Ireland apologises and resigns
8 Apr
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8 Apr
BRÚ FROM BREWS
Irish brewers and distillers on Brexiting better than Britain and using that to face US tariffs
5 Apr
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The Late Late Show
To whom it concerns: Here's how the Taoiseach was briefed ahead of his Late Late Show interview
Updated 4 Apr
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Housing
Taoiseach says a housing czar will be appointed 'imminently' as he discusses housing policy
4 Apr
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Uncertain Future
The last time tariffs like this were imposed it led to the Great Depression, ministers warn
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said “recessionary trends” could be felt across the world due to the US tariff fallout.
Updated 1 hr ago
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tariff time
Taoiseach says 'no justification' in Trump's tariffs as he insists Ireland will 'weather this storm'
2 Apr
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Sexual Abuse
Taoiseach says he will meet with victims of disgraced surgeon Micheal Shine after long campaign
Updated 1 Apr
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too distracting
Independent TD Barry Heneghan is moving Dáil seats
1 Apr
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March
March 2025
Crunch time
Tariff threats: Taoiseach says fallout 'could very well' impact Budget calculations
Updated 31 Mar
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The US Commerce Secretary says Ireland runs a 'tax scam'. Does he have a point?
31 Mar
What do we know about Trump's tariffs that are hitting Ireland and the EU next week?
27 Mar
Red C Poll
Fine Gael drops to its lowest level of support in new poll
30 Mar
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Gesture Politics
Michael Lowry says raising two fingers in the Dáil was an 'errant gesture' not meant to offend
Updated 26 Mar
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Speaking rights row
Opposition leaders seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over Dáil row
23 Mar
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Cost of Living
Cost-of-living package ruled out of next budget despite looming inflation threat
21 Mar
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Gaza
Occupied Territories Bill 'will hopefully' be passed in the next Dáil term, Taoiseach says
Updated 20 Mar
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EU summit
Taoiseach rejects claims that Ireland will spend €1bn on Ukraine aid, as EU yet to agree plan
Micheál Martin is in Brussels for a EU leaders’ summit at a time of increasing uncertainty.
Updated 20 Mar
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Leaders' Questions
Taoiseach accused of 'spoofing' over housing after White House laughter discussed in the Dáil
19 Mar
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Cabinet
Tánaiste to update Government on the implications of proposed US tariffs as Dáil returns today
19 Mar
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Hitting back
Simon Harris says Conor McGregor 'represents the very worst of toxic masculinity'
18 Mar
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Amazon.ie is now live meaning Irish customers can avoid UK-based website
18 Mar
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Top Job
'I will not be running for president' says Micheál Martin
17 Mar
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covid inquiry
Taoiseach hopes Covid Inquiry can be ‘expedited’ to 'better prepare' Ireland in the future
17 Mar
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Washington DC
Taoiseach says Michelle O’Neill's Washington boycott was 'a big mistake'
16 Mar
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PodcastThe Candidate
The Oval Office meeting veered between success and humiliation
Until next year
Shamrocks, superhoofers and unexpected guests: Inside the surreal St Patrick's visit to Washington
For Trump, the public element of his meeting with Martin seemed to be the most important part.
Jane Matthews
Reports from Washington DC
15 Mar
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Housing Crisis
Opinion: My heart sank when I saw the laughter in the Oval Office about our housing crisis
Sylvia Power
Updated 14 Mar
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Energy
Does Ireland need more data centres in the near future? Yes, says Taoiseach
14 Mar
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trade war
Taoiseach says Europe's response to Trump's 200% tariff threat on alcohol must be 'strategic'
Updated 14 Mar
30.1k
ipas
Move to stop asylum seeker centres opening in certain areas ‘fair’ and ‘balances economic situation’
14 Mar
10.9k
St Patrick's Day
'It was regrettable': Taoiseach downplays Burke gala disruption and defends security at event
The Taoiseach said Ireland has avoided the culture wars that have happened elsewhere.
Jane Matthews
Reports from Washington DC
14 Mar
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DC Conference
World leaders can be labelled as far-right 'very quickly', Taoiseach tells US business leaders
13 Mar
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Green gúnas galore
Ireland Funds: The $1,000 a plate dinner that's jinxed more than one Irish Taoiseach in the past
13 Mar
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Micheál Martin
'Not a laughing matter': Martin lambasted for reaction to Trump's housing crisis comment
Updated 13 Mar
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Call Me Maybe
‘Don’t hesitate to pick up the phone’ – Donald Trump tells Taoiseach in private White House chat
13 Mar
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War of Words
Rosie O'Donnell has praised the Taoiseach in a poem about his meeting with Donald Trump
13 Mar
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Micheál in the US
'Some indications' Jewish groups have pulled out of planned meeting, Taoiseach admits
Jane Matthews
Reports from Washington DC
13 Mar
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