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Micheál Martin Elected Prime Minister of Ireland

- Micheál Martin elected for a second term as Ireland’s prime minister, leading a new coalition.
- Coalition includes Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and independent lawmakers, replacing the Green Party.
- Martin vows to protect Ireland’s economy amid global challenges and U.S. tax changes.
Micheál Martin has been elected as the Republic of Ireland’s prime minister for a second term, following a 95-76 vote in parliament on Thursday.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Martin, leader of Fianna Fáil, will head a coalition government composed of Ireland’s two largest centre-right parties, along with independent lawmakers. His nomination had been delayed by a day after Wednesday’s initial vote descended into turmoil, with opposition protests over speaking rights for independent lawmakers supporting the coalition. The impasse was resolved through overnight negotiations.
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This coalition marks the second consecutive partnership between historic rivals Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, which have alternated in leading Ireland’s governments since 1937. Independent ministers will now replace the Green Party, which suffered significant losses in last November’s election.
Martin, 64, previously served as prime minister from 2020 to 2022 before stepping aside as part of a coalition rotation agreement with Fine Gael. Outgoing Prime Minister Simon Harris is slated to return as premier in 2027 under the same agreement. For now, Harris will assume the role of deputy prime minister and is expected to take over as foreign minister. Paschal Donohoe, Fine Gael’s influential eurozone finance chief, is likely to continue as finance minister.
Ireland faces economic uncertainty amid the return of U.S. President Donald Trump, whose plans to cut corporate taxes could disrupt Ireland’s multinational-driven economy. Addressing parliament, Martin emphasized the importance of safeguarding Ireland’s economic model while addressing critical social challenges, describing the current global climate as a “moment of real threat.”
He underscored the need to strengthen Ireland’s ties with Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom, highlighting the mutual benefits of the Ireland-America relationship despite changes in U.S. leadership.
The coalition government has committed to using Ireland’s corporate tax windfall from its U.S. multinationals to boost public sector investment, reduce taxes, and expand the country’s sovereign wealth fund.
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A veteran politician with 36 years in parliament, Martin was a senior figure in the Fianna Fáil government that signed the 2010 EU-IMF bailout deal, which precipitated a historic electoral collapse in 2011. As party leader, he led a remarkable comeback, returning Fianna Fáil to power nine years later. A former history teacher, Martin has held key ministerial roles, including health, trade, and education.
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