Tag: Taoiseach
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Eight Irish Ministers to Lead St Patrick’s Day US Visits as Government Expands Global Outreach
Overview of the St Patrick’s Day Mission For this year’s St Patrick’s Day, the Irish government is expanding its international presence, with the Taoiseach at the helm and eight ministers accompanying him on the official US visit. The delegation forms part of a broader plan where all 15 Cabinet members, along with 23 junior ministers,…
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Taoiseach Leads Ministers on St Patrick’s Day US Visit
Overview: A coordinated global St Patrick’s Day push In a notable display of Ireland’s international engagement, the Taoiseach will lead eight ministers on a St Patrick’s Day mission to the United States. This year’s program is part of a broader government effort in which all 15 cabinet ministers and 23 junior ministers are participating in…
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Ireland’s St Patrick’s Day Overseas Push: Taoiseach Leads Eight Ministers to the United States
Overview of Ireland’s St Patrick’s Day Foreign Programme As Ireland prepares to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, the Government is rolling out a comprehensive overseas programme that will see 15 Cabinet ministers and 23 junior ministers travel to a diverse slate of destinations. In total, representatives of the State will visit 50 countries this year, signifying…
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Taoiseach Aware of Gavin Tenant Issue Before Fianna Fáil Presidential Bid Selection
Background Irish politics has been focused on the upcoming presidential bid by a former rugby captain, with Fianna Fáil seeking to present a candidate who could appeal to a broad coalition. In the run-up to the party’s selection process, questions emerged about whether the party leadership, including the Taoiseach, were aware of a potential issue…
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Taoiseach Says He Was Briefed on Gavin Tenant Issue Ahead of Fianna Fáil’s Presidential Cavour Selection
Background: Gavin’s nomination and the alleged tenant issue Fianna Fáil announced Jim Gavin as its presidential election candidate after a party leadership selection that saw him overcome MEP Billy Kelleher. In the days that followed, questions emerged about a potential dispute involving a tenant connected to Mr. Gavin. The party, the candidate, and the Taoiseach…
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Taoiseach Aware of Gavin Tenant Issue Ahead of Fianna Fáil Presidential Candidacy
Background: Acknowledgement of a Potential Issue In a revealing statement, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he was made aware of a potential issue involving former rugby coach and Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin and a tenant prior to Gavin’s selection as Fianna Fáil’s presidential election candidate. The claim highlights ongoing questions about vetting, transparency, and…
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Micheál Martin Won’t Back Down: No Confidence Motion Threat for Fianna Fáil Leader
Fianna Fáil Leader Faces Pressure Without Backing Down Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin has signalled that he will not back down or condense a motion of confidence in his leadership of Fianna Fáil. In a moment that will echo through the party’s internal dynamics, he argued that the controversy surrounding the party’s presidential election has “dragged…
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Taoiseach Heads to COP30 in Brazil to Shape Two-Week Climate Talks
Irish Leader to Open COP30 Day One in Belém Prime Minister Micheál Martin will embark on a two-day official visit to Belém, Brazil, to participate in COP30, the United Nations climate conference that will steer negotiations over the next fortnight. The trip marks a high-profile engagement for Ireland as global leaders converge to address emissions,…
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COP30 Climate Summit: Taoiseach Among Under 60 Leaders Brazil
Fewer Heads of State Confirmed for COP30 The COP30 climate summit, set to convene in a Brazilian city overlooking the Amazon, is shaping up to be a markedly different gathering than recent years. Brazilian organizers have confirmed that fewer than 60 world leaders will attend the high-level summit, a smaller turnout than in the years…
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Taoiseach Among Fewer Than 60 World Leaders Attending COP30 in Brazil
Overview: COP30 narrows the attendee list As preparations ramp up for COP30, the annual United Nations climate conference, officials in Brazil confirmed that a markedly smaller group of world leaders will attend the Amazonian summit than in recent years. Fewer than 60 heads of state and government are expected on the ground for the high-profile…