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Opinion

Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.

Mon, 7:30 PM 2,560 Views 71 Comments

Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

# micheal-martin - Friday 18 May, 2012

State Of The Parties

Labour, Fine Gael see drop in support as majority ‘dissatisfied’ with Govt

Fri, 7:58 AM 1,881 Views 101 Comments

Plus, Sinn Féin sees its popularity grow to match Fianna Fáil. And what of Michael D Higgins?

# micheal-martin - Saturday 12 May, 2012

Let's Meet

Martin calls for Taoiseach to meet with president-elect Hollande

12/05/12 1,671 Views 30 Comments

Martin says that a meeting with Francois Hollande would help to formalise a growth agenda for the eurozone.

# micheal-martin - Wednesday 9 May, 2012

Éamon Ó Cuív

After pledging media silence, Ó Cuív goes on Prime Time, VinB and Ireland AM

09/05/12 7,074 Views 41 Comments

The former Fianna Fáil deputy leader pledged a media silence in the wake of his announcement that he would remain in the Fianna Fáil party but not speak publicly about the reasons for voting No in the upcoming referendum.

# micheal-martin - Tuesday 8 May, 2012

Referendum

Kenny: SF’s ‘No’ vote would be a ‘lethal injection’ to economy

08/05/12 3,189 Views 132 Comments

Enda Kenny takes aim at opponents to the Fiscal Compact and their proposals for enforcing a balanced Budget.

# micheal-martin - Sunday 6 May, 2012

Politics

Ouch: Tensions increase as Gerry Adams dismisses Fianna Fáil as ‘impotent’

06/05/12 6,130 Views 155 Comments

The two parties have exchanged a series of increasingly-harsh criticisms this week as they battle to be seen as the main opposition party.

# micheal-martin - Saturday 5 May, 2012

Referendum

Martin challenges Gerry Adams to head-to-head debate – but will Adams do it?

05/05/12 3,331 Views 67 Comments

The Fianna Fáil leader criticised Adams’ ‘virtual absence’ from the referendum campaign to date.

# micheal-martin - Thursday 3 May, 2012

Eu Ref

Fianna Fáil campaign: referendum has nothing to do with daily politics

03/05/12 1,724 Views 84 Comments

And we’re off…

# micheal-martin - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

Breaking Ranks

FF whip to meet Ó Cuív over role in referendum No campaign

01/05/12 2,188 Views 37 Comments

Seán Ó Fearghaíl is to meet former deputy leader Éamon Ó Cuív to establish what role he will take in the referendum campaign.

# micheal-martin - Monday 30 April, 2012

Breaking Ranks

Ó Cuív breaks ranks to advocate No vote in Fiscal Compact

30/04/12 3,780 Views 104 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s former deputy leader says his stance is “clear” – and that the deal is a very bad one for Ireland.

Politics

“This issue simply doesn’t arise” – Gerry Adams rules out coalition with FF

30/04/12 2,347 Views 51 Comments

The Sinn Féin leader made the comments after Micheál Martin said he was against any possible coalition with the party.

# micheal-martin - Sunday 29 April, 2012

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Is Micheál Martin right to rule out coalition with Sinn Féin?

29/04/12 5,485 Views 79 Comments

Micheál Martin today ruled out any possibility of the parties ever going into coalition together, despite Éamon Ó Cuív saying they would be natural partners. Is this the right move by Martin?

# micheal-martin - Friday 27 April, 2012

VINB

Kenny and Adams decline to take part in TV3 referendum debate

27/04/12 3,900 Views 89 Comments

Only Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has so far confirmed his participation in the debate hosted by Vincent Browne next Tuesday.

# micheal-martin - Tuesday 24 April, 2012

Leaders' Questions

Taoiseach warns: Foreign investment will be hit if we vote No

24/04/12 3,326 Views 165 Comments

Enda Kenny says investment from the likes of Eli Lilly, eBay and Google will lose confidence if Ireland rejects the Fiscal Compact.

Petrol Prices

Government likely to vote against FF proposal to cut fuel duty

24/04/12 3,786 Views 84 Comments

Fianna Fáil is to bring legislation before the Dáil this evening to cut fuel excise duty by 4 cent, offering an effective cut in fuel prices of 5 cent.

# micheal-martin - Thursday 19 April, 2012

Opinion Polls

Government satisfaction rating plummets in new opinion poll

19/04/12 6,512 Views 140 Comments

An Ipsos MRBI opinion poll for the Irish Times sees Sinn Féin rise by 6 points, as support for the three main Dáil parties all falls.

Leaders' Questions

Tánaiste defensive as government accused of being ‘outrageously deceptive’

19/04/12 3,601 Views 14 Comments

Micheál Martin led criticism of the government over changes to the one-parent allowance during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil this morning.

# micheal-martin - Tuesday 17 April, 2012

Fiscal Compact

As it happened: Micheál Martin and Tánaiste address Fiscal Compact committee

17/04/12 2,996 Views 18 Comments

Joe Higgins, Micheál Martin, Eamon Gilmore and Catherine Murphy all gave evidence today. Here’s what happened.

# micheal-martin - Friday 30 March, 2012

Mahon

Fianna Fáil: “It has been a very difficult week”

30/03/12 3,245 Views 61 Comments

The party’s National Executive met this evening to discuss the fallout from the Mahon Report.

St Luke's

St Luke’s trustees agree to transfer building back to Fianna Fáil

30/03/12 3,517 Views 31 Comments

The infamous ‘Drumcondra mafia’ have agreed to transfer ownership of Bertie Ahern’s former constituency office back to the party centrally.

# micheal-martin - Wednesday 28 March, 2012

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: What do you think of Thursday as referendum polling day?

28/03/12 4,082 Views 48 Comments

The day for voting on the Fiscal Compact treaty has been criticised by some for “disenfranchising” students…

# micheal-martin - Tuesday 27 March, 2012

Leaders' Questions

Gilmore admits ‘difficulties’ allowing household charge payment

27/03/12 4,566 Views 114 Comments

The Tánaiste also accuses opposition leaders of misleading the public saying how expensive the charge could yet become.

# micheal-martin - Monday 26 March, 2012

Mahon

Two down: Bertie Ahern officially resigns from Fianna Fáil

26/03/12 4,387 Views 39 Comments

The party also received confirmation that Councillor John Hannon has resigned his membership.

# micheal-martin - Sunday 25 March, 2012

Said And Done

Awesome people and political corruption: The week in quotes

25/03/12 4,210 Views 3 Comments

“I was honest with the Tribunal and I gave it truthful evidence and I reject completely any suggestion that I did otherwise.”

Ahern

Ahern “hurt and disappointed” by Mahon, will leave Fianna Fáil

25/03/12 5,851 Views 80 Comments

“I can’t allow this blemish on my character to go unanswered,” former Taoiseach says of Mahon report.

# micheal-martin - Friday 23 March, 2012

Moriarty

Taoiseach’s appearance with O’Brien on NYSE ‘shouldn’t have happened’ – Martin

23/03/12 5,170 Views 37 Comments

Micheál Martin said that all political parties had to “dramatically change our approach to how we fund politics” at a press conference today.

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Good Friday Agreement ‘cannot absolve’ Ahern on Mahon implications: Martin

23/03/12 2,957 Views 42 Comments

Micheál Martin says comments made about Ahern in the Mahon report are “extremely serious”.

Mahon

In full: Micheál Martin’s statement on Mahon and expelling Bertie

23/03/12 1,979 Views 16 Comments

The full text of a speech delivered by Micheál Martin this morning in which he explains the decision to expel Bertie Ahern.

Mahon

Micheál Martin ‘showing how macho he is’, says Ahern’s brother

23/03/12 3,166 Views 50 Comments

Former TD Noel Ahern welcomed the Mahon Tribunal’s findings but says FF should proceed slowly on proposed expulsions.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Friday

23/03/12 4,642 Views 9 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

# micheal-martin - Thursday 22 March, 2012

Mahon

Fianna Fáil had lots more to say on the Mahon Report

22/03/12 5,533 Views 63 Comments

Micheál Martin’s response in full to party councillors, Pádraig Flynn and the organisation in Dublin Central.

Mahon

Fianna Fáil to consider Bertie Ahern membership, says Martin

22/03/12 3,901 Views 42 Comments

The party leader said it was regrettable that Ahern was unable to account for the origin of payments outlined in the Mahon Tribunal report.

# micheal-martin - Wednesday 14 March, 2012

Promissory Notes

Kenny deflects Dáil questions on talks over Anglo promissory note

14/03/12 2,102 Views 63 Comments

The Taoiseach stonewalls queries on the progress of talks to minimise Ireland’s banking burden, or exactly what’s being discussed.

# micheal-martin - Wednesday 7 March, 2012

Leaders' Questions

Kenny: ‘The Europe Train is leaving the station… we have to be on it’

07/03/12 3,004 Views 81 Comments

A special session of Dáil questions in Irish sees Enda Kenny dismiss claims that the fiscal compact has an “austerity agenda”.

# micheal-martin - Sunday 4 March, 2012

Opinion

Column: Fianna Fáil renewed? No, the optics tell a different story

04/03/12 9,897 Views 140 Comments

The party of Cowen and Coughlan may have apologised – but they don’t seem to have got the point, writes Philip O’Connor.

Fianna Fáil

So what exactly were Fianna Fáil apologising for?

04/03/12 3,925 Views 39 Comments

Party leader Micheál Martin has given details – and said he didn’t meet Bertie Ahern at yesterday’s ard fheis.

# micheal-martin - Saturday 3 March, 2012

Ard Fheis

Fianna Fáil leader apologises for party’s mistakes

03/03/12 6,790 Views 88 Comments

Micheál Martin offered an unequivocal apology for the party’s actions while in Government during his Ard Fhéis speech this evening.

AF12

In full: Micheál Martin’s speech (and apology) at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis

03/03/12 3,390 Views 32 Comments

“We made mistakes. We got things wrong. And we are sorry for that.”

Liveblog

AS IT HAPPENED: Micheál Martin apologises for Fianna Fáil’s mistakes

03/03/12 6,130 Views 112 Comments

The party leader used the live, televised Ard Fheis address as an opportunity to apologise to the nation, as well as outline plans for reform.

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Will you watch Micheál Martin’s speech tonight?

03/03/12 4,619 Views 80 Comments

The Fianna Fáil leader’s keynote address at the party’s Ard Fhéis is being broadcast live on RTÉ.

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The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

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