# Micheál Martin

Last week

17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023

NCT will 'revisit' cashless decision if government mandates state bodies to accept cash

The COO of the RSA said if accepting cash becomes a requirement, the service will work to make sure it meets the obligation.

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Sep 20th 2023, 9:24 PM

# Temple Street

Donnelly yet to speak to Taoiseach about Temple Street surgery crisis

Donnelly said he would be happy to meet with the families impacted.

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Sep 20th 2023, 8:20 PM

# Covid-19

Micheál Martin hints he might write a book to put 'his perspective' of pandemic on the record

Former chief medical officer Tony Holohan’s memoir was published this week.

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Sep 19th 2023, 7:38 PM

# un week

Ireland battles 'Ukraine fatigue' at UN and will confirm €23m in non-lethal funding for Kyiv

Micheál Martin is expected to announce additional funding for Ukraine this week.

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Sep 18th 2023, 9:12 AM

# UN Summit

Tánaiste to raise UK Troubles Legacy Bill with Irish American political leaders while in US

Martin said that he has sought legal advice on the situation regarding the bill.

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Sep 17th 2023, 7:06 PM

# Stateside

As Dáil returns, all three Coalition leaders head to New York for UN High-Level Week

Leo Varadkar will also travel to Miami on Wednesday for the official opening of Consulate General of Ireland.

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Sep 17th 2023, 6:30 AM

This month

September 2023

# Defence Forces

Rank and file defence group gives 'cautious' welcome for military medical care scheme

The measure was a key recommendation in the Commission on Defence Forces report which looked at modernisation of the Irish military.

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Sep 15th 2023, 8:30 PM

# Cutbacks

Montrose site: Taoiseach says RTÉ relocating would carry costs

Some politicians have called for RTÉ to consider selling the site amid ongoing financial woes at the State broadcaster.

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Sep 14th 2023, 4:05 PM

# Guess who's back

Mary Lou McDonald 'fully recovered' from surgery ahead of Sinn Féin think-in

The leader of the opposition underwent surgery in June, announcing she would be recovering for a few weeks.

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Sep 13th 2023, 8:53 PM

# Analysis

Fianna Fáil needs to ask itself an uncomfortable question: can it do business with Sinn Féin?

If Micheál Martin sticks around, the party needs to prepare for all eventualities from the general election.

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Sep 13th 2023, 8:30 AM

# Micheál Martin

Eoin Ó Broin blasts Tánaiste's comment about young voters as 'ill-judged, patronising and insulting'

The Tánaiste today refused to retract comments he made yesterday about Sinn Féin “infecting” young voters.

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Sep 12th 2023, 3:59 PM

# Tipperary

Tánaiste says meeting with farmer representatives at Fianna Fáil think-in has been ‘constructive’

Large crowds of farmers turned up to protest at the Fianna Fáil think-in in Tipperary today.

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Sep 11th 2023, 4:58 PM

# ff think-in

'It's not a slam dunk': Martin says SF winning big in next election not a sure thing

SF triumphalising ‘horrible deeds’ is ‘infecting a new generation.

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Sep 11th 2023, 3:02 PM

# budget 2024

Cuts to USC under consideration as part of Budget, confirms Tánaiste

Budget talks are set to intensify next week.

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Sep 11th 2023, 2:22 PM

# Building Bridges

'It matters to me personally': Micheál Martin sought to make hope and history rhyme in Israel

The Tánaiste paid a three-day trip to the Middle East this week.

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Sep 9th 2023, 6:30 AM

# Middle East

Micheál Martin says it's not time to abandon 'two-state solution' to Israel-Palestine conflict

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs visited the region this week.

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Sep 7th 2023, 6:49 PM

# Palestine

Micheál Martin: Calling Israel an apartheid state 'doesn't add a whole lot' to peace process

The Tánaiste visited the occupied West Bank today.

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Sep 6th 2023, 4:17 PM

# Stradbally

Tánaiste confident use of tented accommodation for refugees will be short-term

Micheál Martin acknowledged the use of tents to house refugees is ‘not ideal’.

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Sep 6th 2023, 10:46 AM

# Micheál Martin

Tánaiste holds 'frank' talks with Benjamin Netanyahu over Israeli settlements in West Bank

Micheál Martin is on a four-day trip to the Middle East.

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Sep 5th 2023, 7:00 PM

# Foreign Affairs

Micheál Martin heads to Israel and Palestine to discuss politics and human rights in the region

The visit comes amid escalating violence between the two sides.

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Sep 4th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Democracy

Tánaiste says extra TDs are 'an expense we can afford'

The Electoral Commission recommended the number of TDs should be increased from 160 to 174.

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Sep 1st 2023, 8:31 PM

Last month

August 2023

# Spain

Tánaiste Micheál Martin to attend informal meetings of EU Defence and Foreign Affairs ministers

The EU’s response to the latest developments in Ukraine and Niger are set to dominate the discussions in Spain.

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Aug 29th 2023, 12:10 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Tánaiste declares Naval Service 'not acceptable' and calls for 'radical' recruitment drive

A report by

Niall O'Connor

The Journal revealed on Wednesday that the Irish Naval Service will have just two ships available to go to sea until the new year.

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Aug 26th 2023, 12:05 AM

# College Football Classic

Ambassador says Ireland is 'safe' for Americans travelling to Ireland despite tourist attack

Senator Chris Murphy said 40,000 Americans would not be visiting Ireland íf they didn’t feel safe’.

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Aug 25th 2023, 4:42 PM

# Defence Forces

Only seven women have been inducted into the Defence Forces this year

TD Violet-Anne Wynne said that ‘the revelations around Women of Honour have been a major obstacle’ to recruitment

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Aug 4th 2023, 2:56 PM

# The next election

Varadkar says there’s a ‘very good chance’ coalition will be re-elected

Varadkar said that running on a joint platform with his coalition partners has not been discussed.

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Aug 1st 2023, 4:09 PM

July

July 2023

# train travel

Rail review proposes new train routes and a move towards a rail spine along the Atlantic

Separately, ministers to sign-off on ten members of the Defence Forces to take part in a ‘live’ EU military exercise in Spain.

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Jul 25th 2023, 12:10 PM

# curragh camp

TD brands Curragh 'Ireland's most derelict town' over crumbling homes

Tánaiste Micheál Martin announced €55 million funding today for defence infrastructure – but this will not address Curragh dereliction.

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Jul 24th 2023, 5:56 PM

# lodger

FF Cllr. disputes claims from tenant and says €260-a-week room was ‘similar to a hotel'

A fellow DCC Fianna Fáil councillor said the media should focus on “more important things”.

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Jul 24th 2023, 4:46 PM

# Micheál Martin

Tánaiste begins week-long trip to South Africa and Mozambique

Tomorrow, Micheál Martin will mark Mandela Day, where he will be participating in 67 minutes of service at a community centre.

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Jul 17th 2023, 7:55 AM

# INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

Government extends suspension of visa-free travel for people with refugee status

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said the decision was ‘carefully considered’ and is ‘necessary to protect the integrity of Ireland’s immigration system’.

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Jul 14th 2023, 11:21 AM

# Holliers

Dáil breaks for summer hols but political temperature set to be 'a little higher' on its return

The Dáil recess kicked in on Thursday, with politicians not due back until mid-September.

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Jul 14th 2023, 7:07 AM

# Syria

Syria opens key aid corridor to rebel-held areas after Russia vetoed UN decision

Russia blocked a nine-month extension of the UN deal providing for aid deliveries via neighbouring Turkey on Tuesday.

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Jul 13th 2023, 10:50 PM

# tensions

Tánaiste concedes 'real difficulty' surrounding cost of National Children’s Hospital

Responding to a question in the Dáil, Micheál Martin said the last thing you should do with any public contract is “start putting costs out there”.

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Jul 13th 2023, 2:29 PM

# Security concerns

FF politicians call for security improvements at Leinster House

A number of members recounted incidences in which they were shouted at and felt harassed leaving and entering the Houses of the Oireachtas.

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Jul 12th 2023, 11:10 PM

# Defence

Government announces tribunal of inquiry into how Defence abuse allegations were handled

The Tribunal and oversight body announcement are key recommendations in the Independent Review Group report examining alleged abuse in the Irish military.

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Jul 12th 2023, 10:33 AM