The Latest Breaking News from Micheal Martin

The Irish leader told reporters after the press conference that he hoped that Europe was not heading towards war.

Micheal Martin will meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who has been in office since December.

It comes after the Irish government branded Russia’s recognition of two separatist Ukrainian regions as a “blatant violation” of Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Taoiseach Micheal Martin said Ireland would stand in solidarity with Ukraine

The Taoiseach was keen to interact with the two lovable canines who greeted him at the steps of Áras an Uachtaráin

You will no longer have to wear a mask in schools, shops, on public transport or at work

Mr O’Dea said he may run as an Independent Dail deputy, rather than support the party in another coalition government anchored by a confidence and supply deal. The politician criticised his party leader and Taoiseach Micheal Martin

The news comes as Mr Martin confirmed that the law on the wearing of face masks will be scrapped on February 28

Micheal Martin said he will work with his EU colleagues to respond to any threats from Russia, including any cyber security fears.

The Sinn Fein leader said 1,100 people aged 75 and older waited more than 24 hours on a trolley in January.

Micheal Martin rejected the suggestion that the Government could abolish the universal social charge.

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation launched the memorial benches in the grounds of the Richmond Education and Event Centre.