Can Micheál Martin keep Fianna Fáil alive?
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Fianna Fáil Árd Fheis: Taoiseach says party ‘putting action first’ and promises ‘real progress’
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Fianna Fáil Árd Fheis: Taoiseach says party ‘putting action first’ and promises ‘real progress’
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Taoiseach calls for Leaving Cert reform and warns of permanent price hikes: He said the Government is determined to do everything it can to help families ...
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Coalition 'will go the full term': Micheál Martin rules out early election
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Paid articlePaid Can Micheál Martin keep Fianna Fáil alive?: The Fianna Fáil ard fheis takes place weeks away from Micheál Martin switching out of the role of Taoiseach ...
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Micheál Martin pledges further cost of living supports and tax cuts in bid to woo voters
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Micheál Martin criticises ‘absurd’ claims by Israeli ambassador on Irish attitude to Hamas
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Micheál Martin: More housing, a bumper tax package, and the ‘hard reality’ of the split Vat rate
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Harris confirms Government plan to abandon ‘triple lock’ restriction on troops: ‘Absurd that Russia would effectively have veto’ on Irish peacekeeping ...
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Fianna Fáil 'the party of action on housing', says Martin: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has said that Fianna Fáil is the ...
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Development levies to be scrapped for remainder of the year: Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien tells Fianna Fáil ard fheis he will scrap the development levy and ...
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Claire Brock’s Diary: A historic week on air, and yet the school lunches still need making
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Ireland should not 'fear' EU defence debate - Taoiseach: Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that Ireland should not "be fearful" of a debate ...
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Ireland working with Spain and others to build support for recognition of Palestine
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800 chemotherapy appts for children cancelled, Dáil told: A quarter of a million hospital appointments were cancelled last year, including 800 chemotherapy ...
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Simon Harris promises ‘concrete steps’ to address business costs: The new leader of Fine Gael and incoming taoiseach was speaking after a meeting with the ...
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Harris completes steadfast journey to become Ireland's youngest premier: When Simon Harris made headlines in his local County Wicklow newspaper in 2003 for ...
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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
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Varadkar warns against ‘toxicity’ of political debate as Harris elected taoiseach
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Séamas O'Reilly: There's a Taoiseach who's younger than me now, for some reason
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Varadkar formally tenders resignation as Taoiseach: Leo Varadkar has formally tendered his resignation as Taoiseach to President Michael D Higgins at Áras an ...
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Fianna Fáil preparing for general election after giveaway October budget: One senior party member suggested the Government had to call an election after ...
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Fianna Fáil ard fheis: Bertie Ahern favours a general election this summer: Former party leader would like a mid-June election, but thinks the Coalition will ...
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Mick Clifford: Independents as a brand are growing in popularity like never before
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Simon Harris to raise Ireland’s intention to recognise Palestine with Von der Leyen
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Martin to bring formal proposal recognising Palestinian state to Government: The Tánaiste, speaking at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, has confirmed he will bring a ...
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Fianna Fáil grassroots members open to Sinn Féin coalition — but with Michelle O'Neill as leader
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Calls to expel Israeli ambassador 'simplistic' - Martin: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has described calls from opposition parties to expel the Israeli ...
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Micheál Martin dismisses Willie O’Dea's 'short-sighted' criticism: Tánaiste says: 'Willie is looking at it totally through the lens of the party ...
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Harris says becoming Taoiseach ‘quite a rollercoaster’: In his first broadcast interview since taking up the top role at Government, Mr Harris also said that the ...
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Leo Varadkar to meet with Northern leaders in last major job as Taoiseach: Varadkar will formally resign as coalition leader on Monday evening
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Stardust inquests: Taoiseach pledges to meet families before formal apology: Simon Harris said he was keen speak to families of victims this weekend to hear ...
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Politicians should 'respect each other better' - Varadkar: Politicians have a responsibility not to encourage toxicity in public debate ...
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‘No-show Taoiseach’: Harris lambasted for being ‘as láthair’ on first full day in office
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Opposition fumes as Harris does not take first Leaders' Questions as Taoiseach
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Government to extend Citywest hotel lease for refugees out to May 2025: Around 81,000 people who fled the war in Ukraine and a further 8,000 international ...
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Fianna Fáil grassroots ‘optimistic’ about outdoing Sinn Féin in local elections: Party members express views on targets, party leaders and potential coalition ...
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Revealed: What business can expect from Taoiseach Simon Harris: The new leader of Fine Gael leader’s attitude to business policy has been forged in the ...
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Simon Harris stands by claim that FG-led government will build 250,000 homes by 2030
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Israel criticises Harris for not mentioning Gaza hostages: Israel's foreign ministry has denounced Taoiseach Simon Harris for not mentioning the hostages ...
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Simon Harris, the ‘TikTok Taoiseach,’ Is Ireland’s New Leader: The 37-year-old was sworn in Tuesday as the country's youngest ever leader, replacing Leo Varadkar ...
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Sinn Féin claims Government 'deliberately made a choice' to underfund cancer services
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Ireland's Martin calls for talks on N.Irish political reforms within a year: Discussions on the potential reform of how Northern Ireland's power-sharing ...
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Israel hits out at Simon Harris's first speech as Taoiseach for not mentioning hostages
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Barry Cowen had not expected two Fianna Fáíl running mates in his European constituency
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Simon Harris denies charge that ceding gaeltacht brief to FF is an embarrassment: Taoiseach says FG could have taken role but Thomas Byrne is the right choice — ...
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Micheál Martin defends Simon Harris’ knowledge of EU and all-island issues: Micheál Martin defends Simon Harris’ knowledge of EU and all-island issues: A ...
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Simon Harris officially appointed Taoiseach: Simon Harris has officially been appointed Taoiseach by President Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin.
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Bertie Ahern casts doubt on Fine Gael coalition claim as he refuses to rule out Áras bid
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Harris scraps difficult proposals for focused approach to childcare, farms and business
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Simon Harris contacts Independent TDs seeking support for his nomination as Taoiseach
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