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# Micheál Martin

Thursday
25th July 2024
Pharmaceutical company Viatris to close Cork plant by 2028, with around 200 jobs impacted
Ireland 'increasingly susceptible' to espionage, cyber and critical infrastructure attacks
Fake ads about Tánaiste paid for by stolen credit cards originated in Russia and Belarus
Circuit Court to get power to order companies to identify people who post defamatory comments online
Ursula von der Leyen writes to Govt asking for two names for European Commissioner role
This week
21st July 2024 - 27th July 2024
Poll: Should tanning beds be banned?
Micheál Martin backs calls for ban on tanning beds but gives no timeline
The Tánaiste compared the risk of tanning beds to the risk of asbestos.
Last week
14th July 2024 - 27th July 2024
Ireland urged to do more to support asylum seekers subjected to female genital mutilation
Pregnant women accommodated outside of Dublin are particularly lacking in care and supports.
Micheál Martin says ‘focus is on becoming Taoiseach’ when asked if he will run for President
Timeline set for Ireland's own Covid-19 inquiry
But the Tánaiste doesn’t want to call it an inquiry.
Von der Leyen asks for male and female Commissioner nominees (but Ireland plans to only send a man)
Inheritance tax on family homes won't be abolished but 'will be looked' at in Budget - Tánaiste
Tánaiste meeting political leaders and aid bosses on two day trip to Ethiopia
Tánaiste focused on ‘less sexy’ all-island politics than ‘shouting from rooftops’ about Border Poll
Micheál Martin announces €15m funding to tackle child hunger while in Kenya and Ethiopia
Tánaiste 'understands' FF MEPs' opposition to Von der Leyen, but has 'own view' on president
Micheál Martin: 'No issue' with President convening Council of State over Defence bill
This month
July 2024
FactCheck: Do two new PESCO projects mean Irish troops will be sent off to fight?
Government ratifies Hague Convention which protects adults who lack capacity at home and abroad
Tánaiste meets with new Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn at Hillsborough Castle
Charges dropped and travel ban lifted for Irish woman Tori Towey in Dubai
The Irish embassy in the UAE will bring her to the airport to travel home as soon as she is ready, the Taoiseach said.
Fund to cut children's spinal surgery wait lists was not used as intended, says Martin
FactCheck: Tánaiste says First Home Scheme can't be used for Oscar Traynor Road affordable homes
Ireland preparing plans to evacuate Irish troops from South Lebanon 'should the need arise'
The Tánaiste said the threat of an Israeli invasion and activity by Hezbollah has initiated contingency planning.
Cabinet expected to approve move to revamp senior Defence command and control structures
Last month
June 2024
Defence Forces members facing sex assault charges to be placed on 'local leave' - Tánaiste
Taoiseach says people with convictions should be removed from the Defence Forces
Dara Calleary returns to Cabinet as super junior minister as James Lawless becomes Minister of State
Tánaiste: 68 Defence Forces members convicted or currently charged with criminal offences
RTÉ criticised over 'privatisation' of Fair City and Late Late Show
Finance Minister Michael McGrath set to become Ireland's new EU Commissioner
Aer Lingus and IALPA agree to attend separate Labour Court meetings amid pay dispute
Govt to name next EU Commissioner tomorrow – but what could it mean for Cabinet?
Govt to name next EU commissioner tomorrow says Martin ahead of 'important week' in the EU
Government to sign off on Ireland's new EU commissioner with McGrath tipped for top job
Cathal Crotty case: Tánaiste says superior officer's statement to court was not a 'character reference'
Report exposing 'extreme risks' in National Ambulance Service 'kept under wraps', Dáil hears
Children due to go on holidays being used as 'pawns' in Aer Lingus dispute, Taoiseach claims
Military group accuses Tánaiste of ignoring Defence Bill concerns and causing low morale
Jack Chambers announced as deputy leader of Fianna Fáil