Here’s what’s up for discussion as EU leaders gather for a pivotal summit in Brussels today
The leaders’ summit comes at a time of increasing uncertainty about the EU’s position in the global order.
Micheál Martin says people have concerns about migration but vast majority oppose violence
Martin said people should be allowed to go about their work without interference.
Micheál Martin rules himself out of running for EU Commissioner job
Martin would not be drawn on who a potential Fianna Fáil nominee would be.
Government looking at ways to accelerate housebuilding, Tánaiste says
The Tanaiste said there could be 40,000 homes being built annually within a couple of years.
Tánaiste says he was ‘shocked’ by negative reactions to his visit to Israel
Micheál Martin was on an official visit to Israel yesterday.
Micheál Martin visits home damaged in 7 October Hamas attack during trip to Israel
The Tánaiste was in Egypt yesterday to meet with officials before travelling to Israel today.
Martin intends to lead Fianna Fáil into next general election, still enjoys ‘the thick of it’
Micheál Martin said he wanted to continue to “make an impact” in politics and that he “still gets angry about things”.
Leo Varadkar likens Micheál Martin to ‘a priest engaging in sin behind the altar’
Martin has said that the comment “reflects more on the Taoiseach than anyone else”.
