Micheál Martin has made several surprise appointments and demotions in his first act as Taoiseach. He was nominated by his fellow TDs on Thursday afternoon on a score of 95 in favour to 76 against.
The longstanding Fianna Fail leader's nomination is backed 95 to 76 - the day after the Dail was suspended and the process halted due to a chaotic row.
Micheál Martin departs Leinster House to a guard of honour formed by Fianna Fáil party members, making his way to Áras an Uachtaráin to receive his ...