Micheál Martin has resigned as Taoiseach as Leo Varadkar prepares to take over as the head of Government
EARLIER THIS MORNING, Micheál Martin submitted his resignation as Taoiseach to the President at Áras an Uachtaráin – formally beginning the handover of the office to Leo Varadkar.
He says that it is happening without either “drama” or “rancour” proves that the current Government is both stable and unified. 14 minutes ago 10:57AM Bruton has now nominated Varadkar for the role of Taoiseach, with Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins now seconding the motion. 24 minutes ago 10:48AM Martin has thanked his wife Mary and immediately family for the “for the unfailing advice, support, and encouragement they have given me”.
34 minutes ago 10:38AM Martin references the Covid-19 pandemic, which was in full swing when he took office as Taoiseach in June 2020.
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