Irish Parliament Delays Vote for Prime Minister After Speaking Rights Row
A vote due on Wednesday in the Irish parliament to elect a new prime minister was delayed by a day after opposition protests over speaking rights for independent lawmakers supporting the incoming coalition government.
Ireland lawmakers elect Micheal Martin as Prime Minister
Micheal Martin has been reappointed as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland, marking his second tenure in the role after handing over in 2022. On Thursday, lawmakers cast their votes, with 95 supporting and 76 opposing the Fianna Fail leader’s nomination.
Micheal Martin returns as Prime Minister of Ireland for a second term
Martin, leader of the Fianna Fail party, received 95 votes in favor and 76 against his nomination, securing his return to the top office
Micheál Martin returns as Ireland's prime minister after securing backing of the parliament
Irish lawmakers have voted to make veteran politician Micheál Martin prime minister for a second time, leading a coalition government
Ireland finally appoints new prime minister after chaos in parliament
Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned.
Irish PM finally appointed after day of parliamentary chaos
Ireland’s parliament has succeeded in electing Micheál Martin as Taoiseach after a delay caused by unprecedented chaos in the chamber, kicking off a new government bracing for US trade challenges. The centrist Fianna Fáil leader’s coalition is preparing an “all-out diplomatic and trade offensive” to persuade US President Donald Trump to back off from his tax and tariff threats against the EU country where many large US technology and pharmaceutical companies are based.
Irish parliament delays vote for prime minister after chaotic sitting
A vote due on Wednesday in the Irish parliament to elect a new prime minister was delayed by a day after opposition protests over speaking rights for independent lawmakers supporting the incoming coalition government derailed a chaotic sitting.
Micheal Martin Appointed New Irish PM After Parliamentary Stand-off
Micheal Martin was appointed Ireland's new prime minister on Thursday after lawmakers belatedly backed him following a bitter row over parliamentary speaking rules that had delayed the vote.
Irish parliament backs Micheal Martin as new prime minister
The Irish parliament on Thursday backed Micheal Martin to become the country's next taoiseach or prime minister, a day after a bitter row had delayed the vote. The appointment of outgoing taoiseach Simon Harris,
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