If the Taoiseach had gone on the radio and said the government were going to set up an “alternative system” to how we set ...

Buttressed by the Regional Independent Group (RIG) providing a solid majority, there’s a renewed swagger and arrogance about Micheál Martin ... weaker than both [FF and FG] manifestos were.

Martin’s speeches may also be read as a series of rebukes to the frequent peaceniking of President Michael D Higgins, something which might add a certain frisson when the new Taoiseach meets the ...

Micheál Martin is finally the real Taoiseach. His epic political journey since 2011 is a Fianna Fáil version of Mao’s long march. He has arrived not just at the office of taoiseach once again ...

Crazy stuff and again shows the priorities of FF/FG. The voting on the nomination of Ministers by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin is happening now. It’s the final business of the House.

Micheál Martin said more investment from the private sector is needed to reach the target of building 50,000 homes a year. Comments by Mr Martin that the Government will examine whether to ...