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

Micheal Martin has been reappointed as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland, marking his second tenure

DUBLIN (AP) — Veteran politician Micheál Martin is set to become Ireland’s prime minister for a second time on Wednesday when lawmakers formally approve him as head of a coalition government. The confirmation comes almost two months after an election in which Martin’s Fianna Fáil party won the most seats, but not enough to govern alone.

US President Donald Trump’s pledge to bring "thousands" of overseas US factories back to America could have an impact on the 240,000 people employed by US companies on the island of Ireland, a top economist has warned.

Attempts to nominate a future taoiseach failed on Wednesday after a series of Dail disruptions over opposition speaking time.

A deal has been reached to form the Republic of Ireland’s next government, after an agreement was finalised between Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group. It now paves the way to the formation of the country’s next government.

Irish lawmakers voted Thursday to make veteran politician Micheál Martin prime minister for a second time at the helm of a coalition government.

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Millions of people to get emergency alert to mobiles as people in Scotland and Northern Ireland warned to stay indoors and schools to close

The Fianna Fáil leader is taoiseach again. Follow here for all the latest developments and updates throughout the day.

Dangerous conditions are expected with the top level red warning for wind issued for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland across Friday morning. The Met Office has issued weather warnings across the UK, but the worst of Storm Eowyn is expected to strike across the island of Ireland from early on Friday.

Simon Harris has said he will be "obsessed" with delivery over the next five years when Ireland’s next government is formed. The Taoiseach was speaking as members of his Fine Gael party met in ...