# Micheál Martin

Tánaiste says victims of sexual assault within the Defence Forces should contact the gardaí

Today’s report finds there is a higher risk of rape and sexual assault incidents occurring while members are on overseas duties.

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# women of honour

Govt to carry out 'study of deaths by suicide' in the Defence Forces over past 20 years

Micheál Martin met with the Women of Honour group to discuss the report yesterday.

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Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

# Defence Forces

Women of Honour group to meet with Tánaiste despite 'concerns' about 'pointless' review

The Women of Honour group said they have only agreed to attend ‘out of courtesy’.

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Sat 6:01 PM

# security policy

Tánaiste Micheál Martin is ‘developing proposals’ around Ireland’s neutrality

Speaking at an EU leaders’ summit in Brussels, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said stakeholders and the public will be consulted in a ‘meaningful way’.

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Fri 2:00 PM

This month

March 2023

# Gaelic Park

Irish government puts up €500,000 for revamp of New York GAA stadium Gaelic Park

Located in the Bronx, Gaelic Park has been a home for Gaelic games in New York City since 1926.

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Mar 16th 2023, 8:25 AM

# Gaelic Park

Irish government puts up €500,000 for revamp of New York GAA stadium

Located in the Bronx, Gaelic Park has been a home for Gaelic games in New York City since 1926.

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Mar 15th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Washington DC

Taoiseach says we've yet to turn the corner on the housing crisis, rules out reopening budget

Micheál Martin says a corner has been turned on housing.

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Mar 15th 2023, 3:00 PM

# Overholding

Opposition TDs believe 'increasing' number of tenants will resist eviction over coming weeks

They believe the practice is acceptable where tenants “have nowhere to go” and face being out on the streets otherwise.

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Mar 15th 2023, 1:15 PM

# Ukraine

Martin: Ireland is supporting ICC as it prepares to open cases against Russians

Speaking on CNN while in the US, the Tánaiste said Ireland has provided additional funding to the ICC and other agencies.

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Mar 14th 2023, 7:58 PM

# Invitation

Joe Biden confirms intention to visit NI and Republic for Good Friday Agreement anniversary

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said it is “very welcome news”.

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Mar 14th 2023, 4:10 PM

# Housing

'We have turned a corner': Pre-budget tax breaks for renters and landlords dismissed by Tánaiste

The Tánaiste said a corner has been turned on housing.

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Mar 14th 2023, 4:10 PM

# New York

Hillary Clinton: 'I'm very optimistic about what lies ahead for Northern Ireland'

Tánaiste Micheál Martin arrived in New York yesterday.

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Mar 14th 2023, 6:00 AM

Eamon Ryan touts 'green revolution' in China as he heads from Shanghai to Hong Kong

The Environment Minister is travelling to Hong Kong and Beijing this week for St Patrick’s Day.

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Mar 13th 2023, 8:01 PM

# St Patrick's Day

Micheál Martin to ring NASDAQ opening bell as St Patrick's exodus begins

Micheál Martin will arrive in New York today.

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Mar 13th 2023, 7:30 AM

# St Patrick's trips

Here's what Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald will be up to in the US next week

Leo Varadkar will meet the US president in the White House on Friday.

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Mar 11th 2023, 6:30 AM

# Housing

Varadkar says he doesn't believe reimposing the eviction ban would reverse rising homeless numbers

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty said the decision to end the ban was ‘cruel and heartless’.

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Mar 9th 2023, 2:55 PM

# Civil War

Micheál Martin says Ballyseedy massacre was 'premeditated murder, nothing less'

The Tánaiste was speaking at an event to commemorate the events at Ballyseedy.

28.7k

Mar 4th 2023, 6:35 PM

# planning controversy

Micheál Martin backs Niall Collins as pressure ramps up on Junior Minister to answer questions

Collins defended himself in the Dáil on the issue yesterday.

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Mar 3rd 2023, 7:21 PM

Last month

February 2023

# Micheál Martin

Tánaiste tells Ukraine rally: Ireland 'not politically or morally neutral in the face of war crimes'

Large crowds have gathered outside the GPO to mark the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Feb 24th 2023, 4:43 PM

# EUMAM Ukraine

Up to 30 Irish troops will travel to Europe to train Ukrainian troops in 'non-lethal' skills

The cabinet confirmed the move this morning and will see the troops deployed in the coming months to the newly established EUMAM Ukraine.

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Feb 21st 2023, 3:09 PM

# Cost of Living

The government has announced a new cost-of-living package. Here's what's in it

The new cost-of-living measures were confirmed today.

A once-off €100 child benefit payment and a €200 lump sum for social welfare recipients will be paid out.

The State exam fees - for the Junior and Leaving Certificate - are again being waived.

The 9% VAT rate for hospitality and tourism will continue until 31 August.

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Feb 21st 2023, 12:24 PM

# Cost of Living

€100 child benefit bonus and €200 lump sum social welfare payment under cost-of-living measures

The social protection measures have running cost of €400 million.

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Feb 20th 2023, 11:50 PM

# Cost of Living

Govt expected to sign off on cost-of-living package next week following 'good discussion'

It comes after the Tánaiste accused Sinn Féin of “clever politics” in the Dáil during a tense exchange over the upcoming package.

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Feb 16th 2023, 8:10 PM

# St Patrick's Day

Cabinet to sign off on the list of St Patrick’s Day visits for ministers across the globe

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is expected to meet US President Joe Biden on St Patrick’s Day.

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Feb 14th 2023, 6:05 AM

# Aid

GOAL says 27 of its employees died in earthquake in Turkey and Syria

A number of other staff members are still unaccounted for.

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Feb 10th 2023, 2:26 PM

# Washington DC

Tánaiste: Ireland needs to change military culture to attract recruits to Defence Forces

Micheál Martin was in Washington for meeting with US politicians and for briefings at the White House.

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Feb 9th 2023, 5:57 PM

# Back in the fold

What did the Mahon Tribunal find against Bertie Ahern, and what's happened since then?

The former Taoiseach has rejoined Fianna Fáil – but what led to his resignation in the first place?

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Feb 9th 2023, 11:19 AM

# Relief Efforts

Tánaiste announces €2 million in emergency aid for Turkey and Syria following earthquakes

Countries around the world have rushed to dispatch aid, personnel and equipment to help rescue efforts in the regions.

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Feb 6th 2023, 6:12 PM

# troops abroad

Lebanon troops on what the military needs: 'Pay could be better - we're months away from home'

The coming week marks the first anniversary of the Commission on the Defences Forces report.

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Feb 4th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Belfast

Martin 'very anxious' that power sharing institutions are restored as quickly as possible

The Tánaiste says the meetings with the parties in Northern Ireland were ‘constructive’.

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Feb 3rd 2023, 4:57 PM

# state redress

'How far back do we go?': Micheál Martin calls for 'debate' on historical wrongs by the State

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said yesterday that the Government “cannot spend the same euro twice”.

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Feb 2nd 2023, 3:01 PM

# women of honour

Micheál Martin to receive Women of Honour report today

A independent group has been reviewing allegations of bullying and harassment in the defence forces over the last year.

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Feb 2nd 2023, 3:00 PM

# Government Jet

State looking to buy a new ten-seater Government jet that can travel long-haul

Micheál Martin says there has been ‘serious issues’ with the current Learjet.

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Feb 2nd 2023, 1:13 PM

January

January 2023

# humanitarian release

Tánaiste holds hour-long phone call with Iranian counterpart seeking release of Irishman

Phelan’s health is understood to have deteriorated since his detention.

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Jan 31st 2023, 12:38 PM

# gfa 25

Events to mark Good Friday Agreement anniversary planned amid speculation over Biden visit

There has been much speculation about whether the US President will visit Northern Ireland for the anniversary.

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Jan 31st 2023, 12:05 AM

# Defence Forces

Women of Honour group have received no updates and await independent report

Micheál Martin said last week that he plans to fulfill the recommendations within the report.

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Jan 30th 2023, 2:38 PM

# Karina Molloy

Former soldier who suffered alleged abuse criticises Government and military leaders

Karina Molloy turned whistleblower on sexual abuse after a 30-year career in the Irish Defence Forces.

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Jan 29th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Camp Shamrock

Civil unrest over political vacuum makes for tense Lebanon visit for Tánaiste

Security for the Tánaiste’s trip to Lebanon was heightened due to protests in the region.

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Jan 28th 2023, 7:30 AM

# Lebanon

Govt doing all it can to accommodate refugees but numbers are unprecedented, says Martin

Tánaiste says the conflict in Ukraine is different to what is happening elsewhere in the world.

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Jan 26th 2023, 10:32 PM

# Lebanon

Tánaiste promises to ensure Women Of Honour report recommendations 'are fulfilled'

The Women of Honour report is due go to the minister within the next week to ten days.

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Jan 26th 2023, 6:38 PM