Tanaiste

Micheál Martin doesn’t mince his words when asked about ‘Zombie’ debate

Debate continues to rage around ‘Zombie’. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has dismissed claims that The Cranberries song ‘Zombie’ is partitionist, describing them as “absurd” and “shocking”. The Tánaiste appeared on Newstalk Breakfast on Wednesday (27 September) in which he was asked for his opinion on the ongoing debate surrounding the classic track. Written by Dolores O’Riordan […]

Debate continues to rage around ‘Zombie’. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has dismissed claims that The Cranberries song ‘Zombie’ is partitionist, describing them as “absurd” and “shocking”. The Tánaiste appeared on Newstalk Breakfast on Wednesday (27 September) in which he was asked for his opinion on the ongoing debate surrounding the classic track. Written by Dolores O’Riordan […]

2 years ago

Micheál Martin says songs like ‘Celtic Symphony’ are ‘hurtful to victims of violence’

In a new interview, the Tánaiste has weighed in on the recent debate surrounding the Wolfe Tones. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that songs like ‘Celtic Symphony’ have a “simplistic narrative” that is “hurtful to victims of violence”. He made the comments in an interview with Newstalk Breakfast on Tuesday (12 September) ahead of a […]

In a new interview, the Tánaiste has weighed in on the recent debate surrounding the Wolfe Tones. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that songs like ‘Celtic Symphony’ have a “simplistic narrative” that is “hurtful to victims of violence”. He made the comments in an interview with Newstalk Breakfast on Tuesday (12 September) ahead of a […]

2 years ago

Taoiseach refuses to comment on DPP receiving file on Varadkar leak investigation

“Due process has to be followed here.” Micheál Martin has refused to comment on Gardaí sending a file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) on their investigation into Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s sending of a report to GP Maitiú Ó Tuathail in 2019. The Taoiseach spoke about the ongoing investigation on Sunday […]

“Due process has to be followed here.” Micheál Martin has refused to comment on Gardaí sending a file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) on their investigation into Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s sending of a report to GP Maitiú Ó Tuathail in 2019. The Taoiseach spoke about the ongoing investigation on Sunday […]

4 years ago

Leo Varadkar suggests Budget will include tax incentives for people working from home

“There will be space within the tax package for some measures to promote remote working.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has suggested that the Budget will include tax incentives for people working from home. Speaking in Washington on Tuesday, Varadkar said that incentives for remote working will likely be included in the Budget which is set to be […]

“There will be space within the tax package for some measures to promote remote working.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has suggested that the Budget will include tax incentives for people working from home. Speaking in Washington on Tuesday, Varadkar said that incentives for remote working will likely be included in the Budget which is set to be […]

4 years ago

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar confirms non-essential retail and salons will open next month

He said that a phased reopening of the economy will begin in May. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has confirmed that non-essential retail and personal services such as hair salons will reopen next month. Speaking on RTE’s Morning Ireland he said that the government is planning a phased reopening of these services, beginning in May. “So what […]

He said that a phased reopening of the economy will begin in May. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has confirmed that non-essential retail and personal services such as hair salons will reopen next month. Speaking on RTE’s Morning Ireland he said that the government is planning a phased reopening of these services, beginning in May. “So what […]

5 years ago

One Irish diplomat has been instructed to leave Russia, Department of Foreign Affairs confirms

The news follows the expulsion of one Russian diplomat from the Irish embassy earlier in the week. An Irish diplomat has been instructed to leave Russia, the Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. The news follows the expulsion of a Russian diplomat from Ireland earlier this week. In a statement, Tánaiste Simon Coveney said: “There […]

The news follows the expulsion of one Russian diplomat from the Irish embassy earlier in the week. An Irish diplomat has been instructed to leave Russia, the Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. The news follows the expulsion of a Russian diplomat from Ireland earlier this week. In a statement, Tánaiste Simon Coveney said: “There […]

8 years ago