Micheál Martin Returns as Irish Prime Minister Amid Trump Threat
Micheál Martin was elected Irish prime minister for the second time by a coalition of the country's two large centre-right parties and independent lawmakers on Thursday, a day later than scheduled after opposition protest derailed an initial vote.
Micheál Martin returns as Ireland's prime minister after securing backing of the parliament
Irish lawmakers have voted to make veteran politician Micheál Martin prime minister for a second time, leading a coalition government
Ireland finally appoints new prime minister after chaos in parliament
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 returns as Irish premier, bracing for Trump fallout
Ireland's Micheál Martin was elected prime minister for the second time by a coalition of the country's two large centre-right parties and independents on Thursday, and set himself the task of warding off threats arising from Donald Trump's return as U.
Irish PM finally appointed after day of parliamentary chaos
Ireland’s parliament has succeeded in electing Micheál Martin as Taoiseach after a delay caused by unprecedented chaos in the chamber, kicking off a new government bracing for US trade challenges. The centrist Fianna Fáil leader’s coalition is preparing an “all-out diplomatic and trade offensive” to persuade US President Donald Trump to back off from his tax and tariff threats against the EU country where many large US technology and pharmaceutical companies are based.
Martin Returns as Irish Premier Amid Trump Economic Risks
Micheal Martin, leader of Ireland’s Fianna Fail party, was voted in as prime minister on Thursday after an election in November that saw the main incumbent coalition partners return to power.
Micheal Martin Appointed New Irish PM After Parliamentary Stand-off
Micheal Martin was appointed Ireland's new prime minister on Thursday after lawmakers belatedly backed him following a bitter row over parliamentary speaking rules that had delayed the vote.
Reims reach agreement with Getafe for John Patrick
John Patrick (21) who was born in Madrid but has represented the Republic of Ireland in an underage bracket is close to a ...
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IRELAND: FF & FG Talks w/Independents Start As Coalition Deal Sought Pre-22 Jan
The agreement on a new coalition gov't appears to be moving closer into sight ahead of the resumption of the Dáil (lower house of parliament) on 22 Jan. Speaking on 8 Jan, leader of the centrist ...
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Ireland is finally set to get a new government, led by a familiar face
Veteran Irish politician Micheál Martin is set to become the country's prime minister for a second time. Lawmakers are ...
NFL coaching updates, playoff news: Focus shifts to Lions' Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn in hiring cycle
The Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints and Jacksonville Jaguars are in the hunt for new coaches this offseason.
Cabinet appointments criticised as only three women become Ministers
Only three of the 15 Ministers are women: Helen McEntee, Jennier Carroll MacNeill and Norma Foley, which makes for a ratio of ...
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Fine Gael agrees programme for government
Fine Gael have voted "overwhelmingly" to accept a programme for government ahead of the coalition taking office on Wednesday. The party said members, including the parliamentary party and ...
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Sanusi accuses FG of sensationalising his comments about Tinubu’s policies
However, Sanusi’s comments did not go down well with the Federal Government as the FG fired back, saying it does not need the Emir’s stamp of approval on Tinubu’s policies. In a statement ...
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MOSOP faults FG’s exclusion of stakeholders in Ogoni oil talks
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People has criticised the Federal Government over its handling of the planned resumption of oil production in Ogoniland, Rivers State. The umbrella body ...