Speaker of Ireland’s parliament survives unprecedented confidence vote – POLITICO
Opening the three-hour debate, Prime Minister Micheál Martin said Ireland couldn’t afford the squabbling in the Dáil Éireann…
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Chaos as Ireland’s opposition shouts down speaker, shuts down parliament – POLITICO
But soon after that amendment was passed, Martin was shouted down as he attempted to answer his first…
Sinn Féin to snub Trump on St. Patrick’s Day – POLITICO
Martin still hopes to be invited to the White House for annual events including the ceremonial handover of…
Micheál Martin elected Irish prime minister after chaotic opposition showdown – POLITICO
“I welcome the fact that the government has now finally acknowledged that there has to be a differentiation…
Ireland’s government face-plants on first day as partners trigger bedlam – POLITICO
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Ireland wants a new government in time for Trump – POLITICO
If no party from the left agrees to work with the “civil war parties,” it would be due…
Ireland’s government duo needs only a little help to stay in power – POLITICO
His more experienced coalition partner, Micheál Martin, appears best positioned to lead the next government — and insists…
Ireland’s top 3 parties in dead heat in election – POLITICO
However, because Ireland uses a complex proportional representation system to elect lawmakers in constituencies with three to five…
How Irish America went from bombs to ballots – POLITICO
In recent weeks, Mary Lou McDonald also wrote to Irish citizens abroad ahead of this month’s election, urging…
Simon says it’s finally election time in Ireland – POLITICO
His centrist government partners, the Fianna Fáil party led by Foreign Minister Micheál Martin also hopes to claim…