21 h. ago Taoiseach expects rent caps to be extended nationwide by this summer

Micheál Martin also denied that the government ‘flew kites’ on its rent control proposals, which he described as ‘modest’.

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40 h. ago Miriam Lord: Phantom cigarette puffer of Merrion Street prompts chortles in Dáil

Taoiseach Micheál Martin spots Minister – who had supposedly quit – smoking outside amid proposal to make Leinster House a tobacco-free zone

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48 h. ago Taoiseach accused of making 'sacrificial lambs' of renters with new regulations

Micheál Martin accused the opposition of “hyperbole” and said they had no plan to increase supply.

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56 h. ago The Irish Times view on tackling child poverty: if not now, when?

The Irish Times view on tackling child poverty: if not now, when?  The Irish Times

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2 d. ago Targeted measures against child poverty in next Budget, Taoiseach Micheál Martin tells Dáil

Targeted measures against child poverty in next Budget, Taoiseach Micheál Martin tells Dáil  The Irish Independent

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4 d. ago Live GAA updates: Kilkenny hold off late Galway rally to win a sixth straight Leinster title

Micheál Donoghue’s side got to within four points but Martin Keoghan goal saw Cats pull clear late on

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6 d. ago GRETB calls for investment and collaboration to transform poverty into potential

The Chief Executive of the Galway & Roscommon ETB has called for sustainable investment in youth services and better collaboration across education, youth services and families — to help tackle child poverty, school absenteeism and mental health challenges, and to support young people to thrive. David Leahy was speaking at the national Education & Training […] The post GRETB calls for investment and collaboration to transform poverty into potential appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago ‘Increased vigilance’ needed from Hiqa’s regulatory approach to nursing homes, Taoiseach says

Michéal Martin describes content of RTÉ investigative programme as ‘absolutely unacceptable’

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8 d. ago Deal reached for 800 homes at Leopardstown Racecourse – after Taoiseach Micheál Martin hauls in sides to sort it out

Deal reached for 800 homes at Leopardstown Racecourse – after Taoiseach Micheál Martin hauls in sides to sort it out  The Irish Independent

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8 d. ago Nursing home chain at the centre of RTÉ Investigates programme issues apology

Taoiseach Micheál Martin today said that he is “very, very concerned” about the investigation’s findings.

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8 d. ago Taoiseach commends gardaí for Satchwell investigation and says probe will be 'evaluated'

Micheál Martin acknowledged that the case took “longer than ordinarily” to solve.

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9 d. ago Carlow shooting: Taoiseach criticises spreading of ‘blatant misinformation and lies’ online

Micheál Martin defends moves by Government to regulate internet misinformation in wake of incident

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9 d. ago ‘Shocking’ level of misinformation around Carlow shooting, Taoiseach says

Micheál Martin has criticised ‘blatant misinformation, untruths and lies’ surrounding a shooting incident at a shopping centre in Carlow town

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9 d. ago Northern Ireland children are worse off than a decade ago as child poverty spikes

Northern Ireland children are worse off than a decade ago as child poverty spikes  MSN

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1 week ago Fund set up by Micheál Martin 20 years ago to cut hospital waiting lists under fresh scrutiny

Questions raised over governance and transparency of waiting list initiatives after hospital controversies

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2 w. ago 'Let's call a spade a spade': Israeli government 'committing genocide in Gaza', Taoiseach says

Micheál Martin’s comments today go further than previous statements he has made on Israel’s actions in Gaza.

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2 w. ago Taoiseach ‘very worried’ about email from clinical director at National Orthopaedic Hospital

Micheál Martin said there needs to be an ‘exhaustive’ review of unnecessary hip surgeries at two Dublin hospitals.

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2 w. ago EU engaging ‘sensibly’ with US administration following tariff threat – Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he believes the US is anxious to reach a deal on trade with the EU.

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3 w. ago Taoiseach to officially launch Crown Square development in Mervue

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Taoiseach Micheal Martin will be in the city on Friday week to officially launch the Crown Square development in Mervue. (30/5) The project has been more than twenty years in the making, having been significantly impacted by the recession. In 2006, Galway City Council gave the go-ahead […] The post Taoiseach to officially launch Crown Square development in Mervue appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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last month Miriam Lord: Taoiseach pleads for patience as Opposition bears down over children’s hip surgery patients

Micheál Martin was concerned enough about impending draft report to say ‘the implications are disturbing’

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