Tag: Micheal Martin
‘We need an amendment to enshrine neutrality in our Constitution’ –...
A war of words has taken place in Dáil Éireann between Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley.
Deputy Stanley called for...
‘Electric scooters are not children’s toys’ warns Laois TD ahead of...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the need to get laws in place on e-scooters as soon as possible.
The issue came before a...
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces €20m funding for new hospice in Midlands
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced capital funding of €20m for a new specialist palliative care inpatient unit for the Midlands.
The new 20-bed unit, to...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach announces range of additional Covid-19 public health measures as...
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced a range of new public health measures as we head for Christmas.
The measures come following a letter from Chief...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach announces range of new public health measures following Covid...
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced a range of new public health measures following a surge in Covid-19 cases.
"The situation will get worse before it...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach announces gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions from now until...
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced the continued relaxation of Covid-19 measures from now until October 22.
By October 22, all Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach confirms delay to reopening of indoor dining citing ‘Delta...
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that the reopening of indoor dining in pubs and restaurants is to be delayed.
Indoor dining was set to be...
What the summer holds – Government confirm details for pubs, restaurants,...
Speculation has been mounting throughout the day, and now Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed an easing of Covid-19 restrictions throughout the summer months.
Ireland was...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach sets out phased easing of some Covid-19 restrictions through...
Speculation has been mounting throughout the day, and now Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed a gradual and phased easing of Covid-19 restrictions through April.
Ireland...
‘If Barry Cowen shows an interest in becoming leader, he has...
Barry Cowen has "hallmark of a leader" according to John Moloney, former Fianna Fáil Laois-Offaly TD and veteran of the party.
Speaking on the LaoisToday...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach Micheal Martin extends lockdown until April 5 but outlines...
Ireland will remain in the current Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until at least April 5, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced.
The original restrictions were set...
Laois daughter of Mother and Baby Home survivor pens open letter...
The daughter of a Mother and Baby Home survivor has penned an open letter to Taoiseach Micheal Martin - calling on him to retract...
CONFIRMED: Government extend lockdown until March 5 and bring in new...
Ireland will remain in the current Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until at least March 5, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced.
The original restrictions were set...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach announces full Level 5 lockdown until end of January
Ireland will enter full Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until the end of January, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed.
As already revealed, schools are to remain...
Mary Lou requests Brian Stanley to take week off and Taoiseach...
Embattled Laois Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley is to take a week off on the request of his party leader Mary Lou McDonald ahead...
Government announce details of €5.2 billion July Stimulus package
The government has announced a raft of measures through the €5.2 billion July Stimulus a bid to boost the economy as the Coronavirus pandemic continues.
Taoiseach...
New Government cabinet announced – but no Laois involvement
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has unveiled his new Government cabinet, an historical appointment that sees six ministerial positions for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and...
Government finally formed as Micheal Martin to become Taoiseach until end...
After almost five months since the country voted in the General Election, we now have a new Government and new Taoiseach.
Yesterday, members of Fine...
Micheal Martin set to be next Taoiseach as government formation talks...
Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin is set to become the next Taoiseach as a coalition government between his party, Fine Gael and the Greens...
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil coalition the preferred option for Laois...
Laois TD and the current Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan says it's his preference for his party Fine Gael to go into Government with...
Despite climb-down Minister Flanagan still determined to honour RIC
Despite an embarrassing climb-down by the Government last night when they were forced into a humiliating U-turn over their plans to stage an event...
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Thousands turn out for Darkness into Light in Laois
There were seas of support for Darkness into Light in Mountmellick and Rathdowney on Saturday morning
An...
Fianna Fail leader Martin hits out at Minister Harris’ handling of...
Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has hit out at Minister for Health Simon Harris over his handling of Portlaoise Hospital.
Martin is on a tour...