Micheal Martin elected as Ireland’s Prime Minister

On January 24, 2025, Micheál Martin, leader of Fianna Fáil, was elected as Ireland’s Prime Minister for the second time by the Dáil (Irish Parliament). His election was supported by a coalition of the two major center-right parties, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, along with independent lawmakers.

Martin, 64, previously served as Prime Minister from 2020 to 2022 before transferring leadership to Fine Gael as part of a power-sharing agreement. Outgoing Prime Minister Simon Harris is expected to reassume leadership in late 2027 under the coalition deal. Following the November 2024 general election, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael retained power, winning a combined 86 seats in the 174-seat Dáil, just shy of a majority. Sinn Féin, the main opposition party, secured 39 seats, second to Fianna Fáil’s 48 seats.

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