“Work is flat out seeking to get that done before the end of the year.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has agreed to legislation to ensure “full disclosure” for patients to be brought to the Dáil and Seanad before the year is out in the wake of Vicky Phelan’s death. Martin has described Vicky as a woman […]
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“She stood up for the public interest.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has paid tribute to the late Vicky Phelan, who passed away on Monday morning following a long and public battle with cancer. Phelan died in the early hours of Monday morning (14 November) at Milford Hospice in Limerick. In conversation on Today with Claire Byrne […]
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“These sorts of incidents can occur at ceremonial events where Defence Forces personnel are standing to attention for prolonged periods of time.” An Irish Defence Forces soldier is recovering after appearing to faint and collapse during a televised speech by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Sunday (21 August). A ceremony to mark the centenary of the […]
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She spoke on behalf of her family. An 11 year old girl has called on the Taoiseach for urgent action in relation to the provision of services for children with disabilities. Speaking to Micheal Martin, Cara Darmody held a meeting with the Taoiseach for over an hour, speaking of the difficulties she and her family […]
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Martin also accused campaigners of not taking all the positives on board. Micheál Martin has said that plans to open the National Maternity Hospital in St. Vincent’s are going forward, and that any possible issues have been “comprehensively” addressed. The Taoiseach made the comments on RTÉ Radio 1’s Morning Ireland programme on Monday (9 May). […]
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The Irish Red Cross is meeting the “hugely challenging” situation. Almost 23,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland since the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces in late February. The Irish Government has continually pledged its support to Ukraine since the invasion commenced, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin further underlining the country’s commitment during his […]
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