# Taoiseach

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2022

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Oct 22nd 2022, 10:00 PM

# prepping

Preparation for 2024 elections starts now, Micheál Martin tells Fianna Fáil

Martin told a party dinner this evening that Fianna Fáil that meeting people on the doorsteps was the party’s greatest strength.

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Oct 22nd 2022, 9:01 PM

# Ukraine War

Increase to €400 payment for housing Ukrainians 'on the table' as leaders set to meet Monday

33 Ukrainian refugees were unable to be accommodated last night, with some returning to the airport.

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Oct 22nd 2022, 8:13 PM

# European Council

Taoiseach to travel to Brussels for European Council meeting on Ukraine and energy

The Taoiseach said that the EU remained “steadfast” in its support of Ukraine.

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Oct 20th 2022, 6:00 AM

# GFA

Taoiseach accuses Sinn Féin of trying to ‘close down debate’

Micheál Martin accused his political opponents of trying to avoid accountability.

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Oct 16th 2022, 3:03 PM

# Emmanuel Macron

Taoiseach and 43 other European leaders meet in Prague Castle in face of Russia's war

The inaugural summit of the ‘European Political Community’ is the brainchild of French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Oct 6th 2022, 2:07 PM

# Back in the fold

Fianna Fáil hears proposal for Marc MacSharry to rejoin the parliamentary party

A proposal was brought by TD Barry Cowen to have MacSharry reinstated in the party.

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Oct 5th 2022, 9:36 PM

# gaffs

State is now the biggest actor in housing, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin blasted the number of objections by politicians to new developments in their areas.

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Oct 2nd 2022, 1:20 PM

# Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis

Irish politics divided into problem solvers and problem exploiters, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was addressing the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis in the RDS in Dublin, where the party’s identity was central to discussions.

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Oct 1st 2022, 7:01 PM

# ff ard fheis

No mini-budget in January, but budget package will 'get us through winter', says Martin

The windfall tax take will help ‘buffer’ Ireland’s finances, says the Taoiseach.

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Oct 1st 2022, 1:59 PM

# rental tax credit

Sinn Féin leader labels Rental Tax Credit a 'half-baked measure' that could 'fuel rent hikes'

Taoieach Micheál Martin said the budget ‘directs resources to those who need it most’.

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Sep 28th 2022, 1:23 PM

# New York

Occupied Territories Bill would not make any 'practical difference', says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory is untenable.

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Sep 23rd 2022, 8:30 PM

# budget 2023

VAT on newspapers likely to be abolished, Taoiseach indicates

Government discussions about slashing the VAT rate are underway.

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Sep 23rd 2022, 8:15 PM

# short hop zone

Public transport fare reductions being examined 'in a positive light' for the Budget

Going beyond the 20% fare reduction and extending the Short Hop Zone to commuter belts under serious consideration.

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Sep 23rd 2022, 3:58 PM

# New York

Taoiseach: 'No room for energy companies exploiting crisis by hiking up standing charges'

Government is considering the matter ahead of the budget, said Micheál Martin.

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Sep 22nd 2022, 5:39 PM

# New York

Taoiseach pays tribute to crew on diverted flight, says it's unfortunate he missed Biden reception

The Taoiseach missed a reception dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden last night.

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Sep 22nd 2022, 4:59 PM

# UN General Assembly

Taoiseach's flight from Dublin to New York forced to return to Ireland due to a bird strike

The Taoiseach was able to catch a later flight to New York following the incident.

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Sep 21st 2022, 9:36 PM

# Security

Taoiseach says there is a 'risk to senior ministers' if Garda drivers not reintroduced

‘A lot of ministers don’t want to return to Garda drivers,’ he said.

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Sep 21st 2022, 2:00 PM

# Brexit

Taoiseach sees opportunity to ‘reset’ relations with UK after ‘warm’ meeting with Truss

Micheál Martin met Liz Truss during a trip to London to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

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Sep 18th 2022, 2:36 PM

# Reshuffle

All eyes will be on what ministry Micheál Martin opts for in December

A number of TDs and senators said the Fianna Fáil party think-in would be Micheál Martin’s last as party leader.

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Sep 18th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Decade of Centenaries

Taoiseach, president reflect on 'complexity' of Civil War at cultural centenary event

A cultural event was held in the National Concert Hall today.

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Sep 17th 2022, 6:20 PM

# budget 2023

Windfall tax will be backdated but it's unclear how much money levy will raise, say leaders

The Taoiseach says it is still unclear how much money the levy will raise.

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Sep 15th 2022, 3:09 PM

# Leaders' Questions

Energy costs dominates first day back but politicians get a giggle with 'Taoiseach' Mary Lou remark

A minute’s silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II was also held today.

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Sep 14th 2022, 4:59 PM

# rotating jobs

Taoiseach expects Michael McGrath to take up finance minister job following reshuffle

Parity of esteem between parties is central to the cohesion in Government, says Taoiseach.

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Sep 13th 2022, 2:30 PM

# Energy

Electricity credits for householders will be universal payments and not targeted, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin said there are ‘huge questions’ around an electricity price cap.

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Sep 13th 2022, 11:40 AM

# Clones

Taoiseach launches €20 million cross-border Ulster Canal restoration project

Taoiseach Micheal Martin laid the foundation stone to mark the start of phase two of the works.

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Aug 30th 2022, 3:32 PM

# Energy Crisis

Taoiseach and senior ministers discuss energy security and price issues

Government coalition members attended the meeting on tonight to consider ways to reduce soaring energy costs.

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Aug 29th 2022, 10:58 PM

# Robert Troy

Robert Troy has ‘cleared the air’ in resolving declaration errors – Taoiseach

The Minister of State with responsibility for Trade Promotion has been forced to correct the Dail’s register of declarations of interest.

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Aug 21st 2022, 7:25 PM

# Taoiseach

Sinn Féin's 'revisionist history' is a barrier to progress in the North, says Taoiseach

Sinn Féin’s deputy leader Michelle O’Neill said this week that there was no alternative to violence during the Troubles.

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Aug 5th 2022, 5:25 PM

# Pension

Pension age to remain at 66 under new proposals to be announced next month

It’s at odds with the recommendations of the Pension Commission report published last October.

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Jul 23rd 2022, 2:28 PM

# Troubles

Bloody Friday: Taoiseach pays tribute to victims on 50th anniversary of 'devastating' bombings

Nine people were killed and approximately 130 others were seriously injured on this day in 1972.

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Jul 21st 2022, 9:25 AM

# taoiseach abroad

Taoiseach meets Prime Minister of Japan to discuss trade, Ukraine and nuclear disarmament

The Taoiseach also expressed his sincere condolences on the killing of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

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Jul 20th 2022, 12:19 PM

# General Election

John Lahart TD says he doesn't expect Micheál Martin to lead Fianna Fáil into the next election

TD John McGuinness said yesterday that Micheál Martin should step down as party leader in December.

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Jul 18th 2022, 12:12 PM

# Rotating Taoisigh

Fianna Fáil TD says Micheál Martin should resign as party leader when Taoiseach term ends

TD John McGuinness said some of Fianna Fáil’s parliamentary party are becoming “anxious” about how close it is to Fine Gael.

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Jul 17th 2022, 3:08 PM

# Taoiseach

Taoiseach to express condolences on Abe killing on official visit to Japan

Micheál Martin will also visit Singapore on the four-day visit.

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Jul 15th 2022, 10:27 AM

# Refugees

Gormanston tent camp for refugees to open on Monday due to accommodation shortage

The Government said more than 160 people fleeing Ukraine have been transferred out of the Old Terminal building in Dublin Airport today.

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Jul 14th 2022, 8:36 PM

# Leaders' Questions

Audit into infant organ disposal should be published without delay, says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach offered his “deepest sympathies” to the families impacted, stating that what happened compounded their grief.

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Jul 13th 2022, 3:12 PM

# Solidarity

Taoiseach holds meeting with Zelenskyy after visiting devastated towns around Kyiv on Ukraine trip

Micheál Martin travelled to the Ukrainian capital to witness sites that have been devastated by the Russian army.

The Taoiseach arrived in Kyiv this morning on a visit to discuss how Ireland and the EU can support Ukraine.

He has visited the town of Borodyanka in the Kyiv province, which Russia heavily hit in the early weeks of its invasion.

"The people of Ireland stand with Ukraine and its people in the face of Russia’s immoral and unprovoked war of terror," he said.

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Jul 6th 2022, 6:53 PM

# pension age

Pension age shouldn't go beyond 66, says Micheál Martin

Additional PRSI contributions will be needed to ensure the pension age is not increased, says Micheál Martin.

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Jul 1st 2022, 3:49 PM

# job vacancy

'Remuneration is significant': No appetite in Govt to increase €420k salary for next HSE boss

Questions have been raised about whether tensions between the HSE and Department of Health played a part in Paul Reid’s decision to step down.

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Jun 27th 2022, 6:40 PM