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An open letter from Micheál
Last Updated: Thu, March 10, 2011 at 1:53:27
Today, the new Dáil meets. Fianna Fáil will be a strong and constructive force in this Dáil, and in 21st Century Ireland. ...Read More
Eve of Poll letter to the voters of Cork South Central
Last Updated: Thu, February 24, 2011 at 3:56:29
Dear Resident, On tomorrow, Friday we vote in what I believe is the most important general election in a generation. ...Read More
Eve of Poll Statement
Last Updated: Thu, February 24, 2011 at 3:47:13
Tomorrow the Irish people will go to the ballot box to decide the most important general election in a generation. ...Read More
Statement by Micheál on Cork Air Tragedy
Last Updated: Thu, February 10, 2011 at 5:52:09
I am greatly saddened to learn of the tragic accident in Cork airport today. ...Read More
Speech at Cork Election Rally, Jan 28th 2011
Last Updated: Mon, January 31, 2011 at 6:45:13
This is a moment of truth for our party and our nation. The events of recent days and weeks have been tumultuous for Fianna Fail – but the challenges that the Irish people have faced in recent times makes political events pale by comparison. ...Read More
Statement by Micheál Martin, TD, leader of Fianna Fáil
Last Updated: Wed, January 26, 2011 at 6:54:03
This leadership election was conducted in a very different way to many political contests. Each of the candidates promoted a positive message and we engaged each other in serious discussion about the role of our party and the future of our country. I want to thank Brian, Mary and Éamon for the ...Read More
Statement by Micheál Martin, TD, 24th Jan 2011
Last Updated: Mon, January 24, 2011 at 12:59:44
I am honoured to have been nominated as a candidate for the leadership of Fianna Fáil. ...Read More
Mahon secures 150 high tech jobs - Martin
Last Updated: Thu, January 20, 2011 at 1:12:22
Mahon has been selected as the location for 150 high tech jobs showing once again that we can compete with any other location in Europe when it comes to attracting investment and jobs, according to local Fianna Fáil TD, Micheál Martin. ...Read More
STATEMENT BY MICHEÁL MARTIN - JAN 18th 2011
Last Updated: Tue, January 18, 2011 at 11:21:04
Over recent days we have had an intense discussion about the future of Fianna Fáil and whether we are going to campaign energetically in the coming general election. ...Read More
Statement by Minister Micheál Martin, Sunday Jan 16th 2010
Last Updated: Sun, January 16, 2011 at 10:02:37
Throughout my time as a government minister I have always given the Taoiseach my views in an honest and open way. This has been no different over the last week during which we have talked candidly and in private on a number of occasions. ...Read More
Cork in prime position to benefit from growth in Food and Drink Exports
Last Updated: Wed, January 12, 2011 at 3:22:12
Cork’s food producers are in prime position to benefit from an 11% jump in exports which is set to continue, according to Fianna Fáil TD and Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin, TD. ...Read More
Corks Art and Culture hits the States for 2011 - Martin
Last Updated: Sun, January 09, 2011 at 8:57:57
Cork’s artists, performers, writers and academics will be to the fore during a year-long celebration of Irish culture across 42 States in the US during 2011, according to Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, TD. ...Read More
Cork-Dublin Trains Wi-Fi boost for business - Martin
Last Updated: Thu, January 06, 2011 at 10:59:08
A decision by Irish Rail to introduce Free Wi-Fi on the entire Cork-Dublin rail fleet will allow business people and leisure travellers alike to use their journeys productively, according to Fianna Fáil TD and Foreign Affairs Minister, Micheál Martin. ...Read More
Cork students fly the flag at Young Scientists 2011
Last Updated: Mon, January 31, 2011 at 7:39:48
Cork has once again emerged as the foremost county in the 2011 BT Young Scientist Exhibition and will account for 15% of the 520 entries at next week’s event, according to Foreign Affairs Minister, Micheál Martin, TD. ...Read More
Cork Carers receive Senior Alert Funding
Last Updated: Tue, January 04, 2011 at 4:16:36
The Cork Carers Association and three other groups in the city and county are receiving support under the latest round of funding from the Government’s Senior Alert Scheme, according to Minister Micheál Martin, TD. ...Read More