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# Taoiseach

Last week
9th February 2025 - 15th February 2025
Taoiseach says Ireland 'will remain neutral' as he heads for major security summit in Munich
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet US Vice President JD Vance at the conference today.
Taoiseach, Tánaiste and eight ministers to travel to US for St Patrick's Day this year
Landlord group ‘delighted’ that rent pressure zones could be removed
This month
February 2025
Taoiseach: There will be 'pressure' from EU to increase defence spending but neutrality secure
Taoiseach pours cold water over idea Independent TDs can support government on “case-by-case” basis
International Criminal Court 'stands firm' in the face of sanctions by Trump administration
Trump signed an executive yesterday claiming that the ICC had ‘abused its power’ by issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Last month
January 2025
Survivors relive Auschwitz horror as world leaders mark 80th anniversary of liberation
Four former prisoners of the camp spoke at the ceremony.
Taoiseach welcomes assistance from UK electricity engineers but normal ‘pool’ not available
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin elected as Taoiseach for the second time
Opposition unite over issue Harris and Martin never expected could bring down the House
A chaotic and strange day at Leinster House which has resulted in the country not having a new Taoiseach tonight.
Today we get a new Taoiseach - here's a rundown of how the day is going to go
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin will become the next Taoiseach of Ireland.
Micheál Martin 'absolutely committed' to serve as Taoiseach until November 2027
Simon Harris says calling Trump an ‘awful gowl’ was lighthearted
Last year
2024
Former TDs Anne Rabbitte, Joe Flaherty and Alan Farrell appointed to the Seanad
Taoiseach reassures Lebanon's PM of Ireland's commitment to UNIFIL in phonecall
John McGahon: Harris stands by his defence of candidate found liable for assault in civil case
Taoiseach has 'no idea' if he'll canvass with John McGahon amid pressure on FG candidate
President agrees to dissolve the Dáil, kicking off the general election
The dissolution triggers the start of a short three-week election campaign ahead of polling day on 29 November.
Simon Harris has congratulated Trump and pledged to 'deepen and strengthen historic bonds'
Harris says housing delivery figure for this year will be 'well upwards towards 40,000'
Israeli ambassador 'disappointed' over Occupied Territories Bill review
Taoiseach says election will happen on a Friday 'and there aren't many Fridays left to choose from'
Move to double fine for unemployed who fail to engage with State services branded 'Thatcherite'
Any child waiting over four months for spinal surgery to be offered care abroad from Christmas
EU should not rush into 'stupid' Rwanda-style deportation plans, Taoiseach says
Plan to progress Occupied Territories Bill could go to Cabinet as early as next week, says O'Gorman
White House visit in the bag, but Harris might be unhappy Sanchez said what he didn't this week
The budget is done, the White House visit complete, and maybe some ‘Harris 2024′ mugs were picked up before flying home. What’s the Taoiseach’s next move?
Taoiseach agrees to meet with parents of Aoife Johnson alongside Health Minister
Taoiseach set for '30 minute meeting' with Joe Biden in Oval Office to mark Irish-US relations
Harris and Donnelly to meet representatives for children on waiting lists for spinal surgeries
Taoiseach accuses SF of 'hypocrisy' as phone pouch scheme already in place in Northern Ireland
Taoiseach: McDonald should address Dáil on ‘who knew what and when’ in press officer controversy
SF says budget 'fails' children with scoliosis, but Taoiseach promises support for families
Simon Harris plays down election talk (as he canvasses with Fine Gael candidates in Dublin)
Read what you will into the Taoiseach’s decision to spend his post-Budget morning pressing the flesh at Stephen’s Green.
Taoiseach defends appearing on Ryan Tubridy's podcast to discuss his favourite books
Taoiseach condemns alleged bomb threat at Minister for Justice Helen McEntee's home
McDonald: Varadkar would have laughed at comment that he had discovered his 'inner Shinner'
Procurement rules 'should factor past performances' in wake of Children's Hospital - Taoiseach
Taoiseach hails 'productive' Online Safety summit with gardaí and digital regulators
DUP minister suggests Northern Ireland could host Euro 2028 fixture at Windsor Park