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# Micheál Martin

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1st December 2023
Human rights watchdog expresses 'deep concern' at possible shortfall in asylum seeker accommodation
On Tuesday, the Government acknowledged that there is a ‘real possibility’ of a shortfall in asylum seeker accommodation in the coming days.
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Israeli President says Ireland needs to 'admit the truth' about conflict in Gaza
Isaac Herzog asked: “What did we do wrong?”
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Wed 7:58 AM
'Real possibility' of asylum seeker accommodation shortfall in coming days, Cabinet told
Micheál Martin says the situation is very challenging.
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Tue 6:32 PM
Approval to be sought at Cabinet for continuation of two overseas peackeeping missions
Tánaiste Micheál Martin with discuss with his Government colleagues today in regard to missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in Uganda.
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Tue 6:00 AM
Simon Harris says 'ability to spread disinformation' on social media is 'very serious issue'
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said at the weekend that he is worried at the level of “hate and bile” being aimed at migrants on social media.
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19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
'You have no mandate': Heated Dáil exchanges on plan to remove Triple Lock
Government has been accused of breaching the programme for government.
Micheál Martin has announced a plan to get rid of triple lock which limits Irish military operations overseas.
Government accused of breaching the programme for government promises.
Tánaiste's quotes from 2013 where he spoke in favour of triple lock retention read back to him during Leader's Questions.
Explainer: What is Ireland's Triple Lock mechanism and why is the Govt planning to scrap it?
Government defends security forum as opposition label it 'rigged' and 'unashamedly one-sided'
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Nov 23rd 2023, 1:00 PM
Women of Honour group hold 'frank' meeting with Tánaiste over inquiry terms
The group is calling for the terms of reference of the planned tribunal of inquiry into the Defence Forces to be expanded.
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Nov 23rd 2023, 12:40 PM
Explainer: What is Ireland's Triple Lock mechanism and why is the Govt planning to scrap it?
Micheál Martin made a major announcement today about a change in Ireland’s foreign policy.
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Nov 22nd 2023, 5:25 PM
Micheál Martin announces plan to get rid of triple lock which limits Irish military operations overseas
Martin said legislative proposals to govern the future overseas deployments of Irish soldiers is being prepared.
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Nov 22nd 2023, 4:38 PM
Micheál Martin: 'Why you would attack the Department of Foreign Affairs is simply beyond me'
Red paint was splattered on the building and a gardaí investigation has since been launched after the Department reported the incident.
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Nov 21st 2023, 3:56 PM
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November 2023
Tánaiste says he was 'shocked' by negative reactions to his visit to Israel
Micheál Martin was on an official visit to Israel yesterday.
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Nov 17th 2023, 11:54 AM
Micheál Martin visits home damaged in 7 October Hamas attack during trip to Israel
The Tánaiste was in Egypt yesterday to meet with officials before travelling to Israel today.
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Nov 16th 2023, 11:59 AM
From living in 'darkness and fear' to safety: Irish family on their relief in leaving Gaza
‘One night you’re sleeping in darkness and fear, then the next day, you’re safe and in a quiet and nice place.’
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Nov 16th 2023, 10:05 AM
Broad welcome from military officers as minister announces increase in sea pay for Navy
It has been long campaigned for by officers group RACO and the group representing enlisted personnel PDFORRA.
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Nov 15th 2023, 4:55 PM
RACO conference: ICTU warns that unions must consider industrial action if pay agreement fails
The Representative Association of Commissioned Officers conference is taking place in Carlow.
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Nov 14th 2023, 6:35 PM
Government says ICC investigation into Israeli actions already underway
Sinn Féin is bringing a motion to the Dáil calling on the Government to refer a case against Israel to the ICC.
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Nov 12th 2023, 1:23 PM
McDonald doesn't rule out possibility of Sinn Féin-Fianna Fáil coalition after the next election
The opposition leader said to form a government, “the numbers have to add up”.
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Nov 9th 2023, 9:19 PM
Tánaiste asks China to use influence on Russia to end Ukraine invasion
Micheál Martin also doubled down on comments he gave some months ago which were critical of China.
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Nov 7th 2023, 1:10 PM
Ministers, civil service conduct will be investigated in judge led tribunal into military abuse
In documents seen by The Journal the draft terms of the judge led investigation lays out five measures to be addressed.
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Nov 6th 2023, 6:46 PM
Martin intends to lead Fianna Fáil into next general election, still enjoys 'the thick of it'
Micheál Martin said he wanted to continue to “make an impact” in politics and that he “still gets angry about things”.
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Nov 5th 2023, 1:53 PM
Tough balancing act for Martin's China trip after strongly critical speech earlier this year
Micheál Martin is tasked with building diplomatic relations while not abandoning any of political statements he made five months ago.
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Nov 5th 2023, 6:30 AM
Housing ‘defining challenge of our time’ as Martin claims 100,000 homes delivered by Govt so far
The Tánaiste’s speech closed an energetic and optimistic Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis in Dublin.
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Nov 4th 2023, 7:02 PM
FF, FG and Greens could get enough votes to form next government, says Tánaiste
Micheál Martin says Sinn Féin’s policies don’t align with Fianna Fáil.
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Nov 4th 2023, 2:15 PM
No Irish citizens to be included in group of evacuees leaving Gaza for Egypt today
The crossing point will re-open today for foreign passport holders and wounded Palestinians.
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Nov 2nd 2023, 11:38 AM
October
October 2023
Time-limits on accommodation for Ukrainians will only apply to new arrivals, Tánaiste indicates
Providing education to children from Ukraine remains a key priority for Micheál Martin, he says.
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Oct 31st 2023, 6:45 PM
Micheál Martin says there's still ‘hard, practical work’ needed to reconcile NI communities
In an interview with the BBC, the Tánaiste declined to say whether he believed he would see a united Ireland in his lifetime.
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Oct 29th 2023, 1:42 PM
Taoiseach says new Government jet is 'not just for ministers'
The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste both had their travel plans disrupted this week because of issues with the current government jet.
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Oct 26th 2023, 1:28 PM
Tánaiste says failure to achieve reconciliation is the ‘great miss’ of peace process
Micheál Martin said opportunities to fulfil the potential of peace had been ‘squandered’.
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Oct 25th 2023, 5:40 PM
Ireland has 'no issue' with raising Israel-Hamas conflict with US, says Martin
The Tánaiste says America is consumed by the conflict between Israel and Palestine at the moment.
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Oct 25th 2023, 7:15 AM
Government revisits idea of cutting social welfare supports for Ukrainian refugees
With 30% of Ukrainian refugees arriving into Ireland from other EU countries, government sources state social welfare supports are being assessed.
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Oct 25th 2023, 6:00 AM
Tánaiste forced to spend night in Luxembourg due to problem with Air Corps plane
Earlier this year, the Tánaiste signed off on plans to purchase a new Government jet but it is understood the process could take up to three years.
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Oct 24th 2023, 7:25 PM
Govt examining evidence that Ukrainians arriving in Ireland are coming from other EU states, says Martin
A heated discussion took place at Cabinet on issues around Ukrainian supports.
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Oct 24th 2023, 6:26 PM
Tánaiste says schemes on a ‘scale we haven’t seen before’ required after Midleton flooding
The Tánaiste added: ‘It’s clear that something significantly extra is required here now.’
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Oct 23rd 2023, 12:00 PM
Taoiseach: Ireland won't give Palestinian refugees the same protection as Ukrainians
The Taoiseach said Ukraine is “very much in our neighbourhood”.
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Oct 19th 2023, 1:12 PM
New Children’s Hospital to be completed by October 2024, but uncertainty remains over open date
Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe says he is trying to clarify the opening date.
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Oct 18th 2023, 4:36 PM
Bombing of Al Ahli hospital in Gaza 'may prove yet to be a war crime', says Taoiseach
Varadkar says there is a real concern about a cholera outbreak in Gaza with water supply so low.
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Oct 18th 2023, 2:30 PM
Martin says health spending ‘needs examination and deeper analysis’ amid Budget criticism
It comes as the HSE warned it was short €1.5 billion this year and announced a recruitment freeze.
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Oct 16th 2023, 6:20 PM
Micheál Martin takes aim at political opponents in speech commemorating Wolfe Tone
Martin also claimed that Hamas has no interest in the welfare of people in Gaza.
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Oct 15th 2023, 3:15 PM
Robinson says Israel in 'serious breach' of international law and there's been 'war crimes' on both sides
Robinson condemned the attacks carried out by both Israel and Hamas.
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Oct 12th 2023, 2:34 PM
Tánaiste defends Defence spending, rejects 'knee-jerk' calls for military resources
Micheál Martin, who is Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs, had responded to criticism from ex-army officer Cathal Berry and a military group.
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