A vote due on Wednesday in the Irish parliament to elect a new prime minister was delayed by a day after opposition protests ...

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

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

DUBLIN -- Veteran politician Micheál Martin is set to become Ireland's prime minister for a second time on Wednesday when ...

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.

Mr Martin’s Fianna Fail emerged as the largest party following the Irish general election at the end of November.

DUBLIN (Reuters) -A vote due on Wednesday in the Irish parliament ... a group of independent lawmakers after a Nov. 29 election. The speaker of the lower house of parliament suspended the chamber on ...

The Irish parliament has failed to nominate a new taoiseach, following a row on speaking time. Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin had been poised to become the next taoiseach after agreeing a Programme ...

The Irish parliament has failed to nominate a new taoiseach ... Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald arrives at Leinster House (Brian Lawless/PA) However, the outcome of the Government formation ...