Micheál Martin, who was poised to be elected as Ireland's new Taoiseach today, slammed the chaotic Dáil proceedings as a "subversion of the Irish Constitution."

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have rejected suggestions that the Coalition leaders have failed when it comes to ensuring gender equality in their ministerial appointments.

Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned. The Irish parliament descended into uproar on ...

Dáil Éireann has voted by 95 votes to 76 to elect Micheál Martin as Taoiseach. It followed a day of chaos yesterday as a row with the opposition saw the Dáil suspended four times, failing to ...

Crazy stuff and again shows the priorities of FF/FG. The voting on the nomination of Ministers by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin is happening now. It’s the final business of the House.

Jerry Buttimer expected to be appointed Minister of State with Robert Troy also to make a ministerial comeback

Only one Minister in the outgoing government has kept their old position as Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced a major reshuffle of his Cabinet. In sweeping changes that saw former Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue dropped, several surprises saw six new senior ministers appointed.

Here was Fianna Fáil back again as the largest party in government after looking to be on the verge of oblivion 15 years ago. Buttressed by the Regional Independent Group (RIG) providing a solid majority,

The election of taoiseach (Irish prime minister) has been delayed after the Dáil (lower house of Irish parliament) was suspended amid chaotic scenes in the chamber. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál ...

Fianna Fáil leader Martin will become Taoiseach this afternoon for the second time as the new Government is formed

Clare will have a ministerial position for the first time in five years. It comes as Deputy Timmy Dooley has been appointed Minister of State with special responsibility for Fisheries at the Department of Agriculture,

Mary Butler (58) has been appointed Government Chief Whip and Super Junior Minister.