News - Taoiseach
Cabinet to decide on future of fuel measures this week
The steps were taken after fuel protests across the country earlier this year.
Jun 27, 2026 08:05
Government will try to help Leitrim festival owed €135,000 - Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says the government is considering intervening to help the Cowboys and Heroes Festival.
Jun 25, 2026 09:18
Canadian Prime Minister to begin two-day visit to Ireland this morning
He will be in Dublin today, while tomorrow he will visit Co. Mayo.
Jun 13, 2026 08:12
Taoiseach says he 'can't ban' Bertie Ahern from canvassing for Fianna Fáil
It comes after the former Taoiseach was recorded making negative remarks about African people and Muslims.
May 16, 2026 07:23
Taoiseach says talks ongoing to turn Athlone into Ireland's first 'green city'
Developer Sean Mulryan and Ballymore hope to complete the project by 2040.
May 1, 2026 17:14
Athlone cycleway bridge renamed after former minister Mary O'Rourke
Taoiseach Micheal Martin along with a number of local politicians attended the event.
May 1, 2026 13:56
Local MEP takes aim at Taoiseach over 'poor leadership'
The Midlands MEP said blockades would have ended sooner had Micheál Martin opened dialogue with those organising them.
Apr 13, 2026 13:39
Taoiseach says ongoing fuel protests are "not acceptable"
Demonstrations are continuing for a second day, causing major disruption on the roads.
Apr 8, 2026 13:13
Sinn Féin leader accuses Taoiseach of dismantling Irish neutrality
Speaking at an Easter Commemoration ceremony in County Kildare yesterday, the Sinn Féin President warned Ireland is being drawn closer to EU and NATO-linked military structures.
Apr 5, 2026 08:12
Taoiseach name-checks 19th century Carrigallen woman during US visit
Micheál Martin name-checked Margaret Haughery, who has a statue erected in her honour in the US city for her charitable work.
Mar 21, 2026 11:35
Taoiseach criticised for not raising Middle East concerns in the White House
A local TD says he should have gone further in his comments to Donal Trump.
Mar 18, 2026 18:03
Taoiseach to march in Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade today
He will also attend Independence Hall for a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate Commadore John Barry, who founded the US Navy.
Mar 15, 2026 08:25
Local TD says 'apology without justice' for abuse victims is 'empty'
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke, from Sinn Fein, says justice is needed.
Feb 26, 2026 08:25
People Before Profit urging Taoiseach not to meet with Donald Trump
Micheál Martin is planning to visit President Trump at the White House on St. Patrick's Day.
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