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The Latest Breaking News from Fine Gael

Micheal Martin ‘thankful’ after taoiseach nomination

Mr Martin will formally become Ireland’s new premier during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins.

Evening Standard

Regional independents not allowed on opposition benches in latest speaker ruling

The Dail is to reconvene after a chaotic row over how speaking time should be allocated to the government-affiliated independents.

Evening Standard

Irish parliament to reconvene after unprecedented row over speaking time

The argument prevented Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin being nominated as taoiseach.

Evening Standard

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‘Farcical’ Irish parliament row sees efforts to appoint a premier fail

Attempts to nominate a future taoiseach failed on Wednesday after a series of Dail disruptions over opposition speaking time.

Evening Standard

Irish parliament delays vote for prime minister after speaking rights row

The process of nominating a new prime minister led to widespread disorder and clashes.

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Row in Irish parliament a ‘subversion of constitution’ and ‘farcical’

Attempts to nominate a future taoiseach failed on Wednesday after a series of Dail disruptions over opposition speaking time.

Evening Standard

Micheál Martin's return as Ireland's leader delayed by parliamentary wrangling

Irish lawmakers have met to appoint a new prime minister, but quickly abandoned the attempt amid bitter wrangling over parliamentary procedure

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Irish parliament fails to nominate new taoiseach

The Irish parliament has failed to nominate a new taoiseach, following a row on speaking time.

Evening Standard

Micheál Martin furious at ‘subversion of Irish constitution’ amid chaos in Dáil

Martin’s formal appointment as taoiseach blocked after day of ‘utter disgrace’ in Irish parliament

The Guardian - UK

Row over opposition speaking rights leads to delay in electing taoiseach

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy was forced to suspend Dail proceedings for almost half an hour amid chaotic scenes.

The Independent UK

Taoiseach selection delayed as Irish Parliament erupts in row

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin had been poised to become Ireland’s next premier.

Evening Standard

Irish parliament suspended twice in row over speaking rights

It has led to a delay in the nomination of the taoiseach.

The Independent UK

Micheal Martin poised to become Irish premier as parliament meets

Mr Martin’s Fianna Fail emerged as the largest party following the Irish general election at the end of November.

The Independent UK

Fianna Fail members vote to ratify programme for government

Micheal Martin is set to replace Fine Gael leader Simon Harris as taoiseach when the Dail meets on Wednesday.

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Martin vows to prove wrong the naysayers in new Irish government

The Fianna Fail leader is set to be appointed taoiseach for the second time on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Fianna Fail members to vote on draft programme for government

Party leader Micheal Martin is set to become taoiseach for the second time next week.

Evening Standard

Harris ‘obsessed’ with delivery as party meets to mull plan for new government

Fine Gael members held a regional meeting on Friday night in Dublin days after the draft programme for government was agreed.

The Guardian - UK

Ireland’s two main centre-right parties to form coalition government

Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin will be taoiseach for first three years with Fine Gael’s Simon Harris taking over in November 2027

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The Independent UK

Ireland moves closer to forming a new government after a deal is reached

Ireland has moved a step closer to forming a new government

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Politics frames the debate as Ireland holds five ballots in 2024

From the death of former taoiseach John Bruton, to the unexpected resignation of Leo Varadkar as premier, the year has been dominated by politics.

The Independent UK

Verona Murphy’s journey from truck driver to Dail history maker

The independent TD has established a reputation as a straight-talking backbencher.

Evening Standard

Irish premier tenders resignation as new parliament meets

The counting of votes is underway to elect a Ceann Comhairle.

Evening Standard

Irish government accused by Israel’s foreign minister of ‘antisemitic rhetoric’

Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar was highly critical of the Irish Government after ordering the closure of the embassy in Dublin.

Evening Standard

Israel ambassador defends embassy closure, saying Ireland a hostile atmosphere

Dana Erlich accused Ireland of taking a more ‘extreme stance’ than any other country and called Ireland ‘an extreme voice in the international arena’.

The Independent UK

Ireland will not be silenced over Israel’s war in Gaza, says premier

Simon Harris was speaking after Israel announced it would be closing its Dublin embassy, accusing Ireland of ‘crossing every red line’.

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