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Micheál’s statement on Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami
Last Updated: Fri, March 11, 2011 at 7:17:48
I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to all those affected by today’s tragic earthquake in Japan. ...Read More
Speech on the Nomination of Taoiseach, March 9th 2011
Last Updated: Thu, March 10, 2011 at 1:46:30
A Cheann Comhairle, ba mhaith liom ar dtús aitheantas a thabhairt don obair mhór a rinne na Teachtaí ar fad nár éirigh leo sa toghchán. Creidim go bhfuil onóir ag baint lest an polaitíocht agus gur bhain said an chuid amach nuair a bhí said anseo. Ba ...Read More
Leading Ireland and Fianna Fáil to a better future
Last Updated: Sun, February 20, 2011 at 6:24:02
LEADING FIANNA FÁIL & IRELAND TO A BETTER FUTURE, Micheál Martin, Navan, Sunday 20th February 2011 ...Read More
Statement by Micheál on Political Reform
Last Updated: Tue, February 15, 2011 at 5:00:10
For the first time in an Irish election the issue of political reform is taking centre stage. Unfortunately too much of the debate is about gimmicks which will have little or no real impact on how the business of politics is carried out. ...Read More
Supporting jobs in Irish companies - Martin
Last Updated: Mon, February 14, 2011 at 3:40:55
This election is not about politics as usual. What this election is about is about offering the people a choice as to who can deliver the growth and jobs essential to getting our economy back on track. ...Read More
Micheal’s statement on Kenny’s Debate Decision
Last Updated: Fri, February 04, 2011 at 9:34:07
I am frankly amazed by the behaviour of Enda Kenny in relation my call for a series of meaningful debates between party leaders. After nine days of a constantly changing series of excuses he has now withdrawn from next week’s first debate. ...Read More
Micheáls Statement on the dissolution of the Dáil
Last Updated: Tue, February 01, 2011 at 9:19:53
There is a clear duty on all parties to give the people an election which is as serious as the issues which are facing our country. ...Read More
Micheál Martin announces new Fianna Fáil frontbench
Last Updated: Mon, January 31, 2011 at 6:02:14
In bringing together this frontbench I have decided to draw on the party’s full base of TDs, Senators, councillors and candidates. We have hundreds of representatives in all parts of the country and I am determined that we find ways of harnessing all of their energy and experience. ...Read More
Ireland’s Rapid Response Corps to seek volunteers - Martin
Last Updated: Sun, January 09, 2011 at 12:14:33
Ireland’s Rapid Response Corps is to start a new recruitment drive for skilled volunteers who are willing to respond to major disasters such as the Haiti Earthquake, the Bangladesh Floods and the Asian Tsunami, according to Foreign Affairs Minister, Micheál Martin, TD. ...Read More
Speech at UCC Conference; History of Irish Foreign Policy
Last Updated: Fri, January 07, 2011 at 10:53:28
It is always a pleasure to be back in College. And I am especially delighted to be able to address this conference on the history of Irish foreign policy and diplomacy. As a politician and a Minister, I look forward -- to the policy challenges we have to address today and to those which we will be facing ...Read More
Ireland to maintain base in Silicon Valley in 2011
Last Updated: Thu, January 06, 2011 at 11:14:26
Ireland is to maintain a business centre established in Silicon Valley, California, to support Irish businesses chasing valuable high tech contracts into 2011, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin, TD. ...Read More
Cork Troops to join Defence Forces Lebanon Return - Martin
Last Updated: Thu, January 06, 2011 at 11:15:17
The decision to send 440 Irish peacekeepers back to Lebanon will renew a proud 25 year tradition of soldiers from Cork and across the country serving in the country, according to Fianna Fáil TD and Foreign Affairs Minister, Micheál Martin, TD. ...Read More
Micheál’s statement on the release from house arrest of San Suu Kyi
Last Updated: Sat, November 13, 2010 at 3:09:36
In welcoming the reports of the release from house arrest of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, I join with the very many people in Burma and around the world, including here in Ireland, who have campaigned for her release from unfair and unwarranted detention. ...Read More
The Global Irish Economic Forum - One Year On
Last Updated: Mon, January 31, 2011 at 7:42:57
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Micheál Martin, T.D. today published The Global Irish Economic Forum – One Year On, a report outlining progress made on a number of initiatives in the year since the Global Irish Economic Forum was held at Farmleigh House. ...Read More
BBC report on Micheál’s visit to Kilwilkie Estate, Lurgan
Last Updated: Thu, December 09, 2010 at 6:15:38
The visit to Lurgan's Kilwilkie estate by Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin was a sign of a new approach to the dissident republican threat as BBC Ireland Correspondent, Mark Simpson reports. ...Read More