Irish lawmakers have selected Micheál Martin as prime minister for the second time, leading a coalition government. The Dáil, Ireland's lower house of parliament, voted 95 to 76 in favor of Martin, acknowledging him as the taoiseach.

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

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.

and the formation of the 35th government of Ireland. Micheál Martin will return as taoiseach, with Simon Harris taking the role as tánaiste (deputy prime minister), as well as minister for ...

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.

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.

The Longford-Westmeath TD was only appointed to Cabinet in April after Simon Harris became Taoiseach and with his background in accountancy and business, it is not a surprise that the remains in the role. Pat Leahy reports that his appointment has been confirmed.

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

​Micheal Martin has formally become Taoiseach during a ceremony with the Irish president, Michael D Higgins. Beforehand, Mr Martin said he was "thankful" to his supporters after he received the backing of the Irish parliament to be nominated as the country's next premier.

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

A tornado warning has been issued ahead of the arrival of Storm Eowyn set to batter UK’s coasts with 100mph winds this weekend.The Met Office issued a rare red warning across Northern Ireland and Scotland which will see winds rapidly during the Friday morning rush hour with peak gusts of 80-90 mph fairly widely and perhaps up to 100 mph along some exposed coasts.

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