A day of two Taoisigh: Leo Varadkar set to replace Micheál Martin as Taoiseach later today.
The switchover is part of a deal between the governing coalition parties that will see Mr Varadkar take charge again.It will be a busy Saturday for political leaders amid a change of leadership, as well as a Cabinet re-shuffle.
The Dáil will then sit for the election of Leo Varadkar - the first time Fianna Fáil TDs will have to stand up and vote for a Fine Gael Taoiseach. It is a moment unprecedented in Irish politics, and one Mr Martin has said was born out of pragmatism. The Cabinet of the 33rd Dáil pictured ahead of their first meeting at Dublin Castle in June 2020. Picture by: Julien Behal PhotographyLater the appointment of Government Ministers will take place back at Áras an Uachtaráin.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Taoiseach rotation: Here's how the day will play out as Varadkar takes over from MartinMicheál Martin will travel to Áras an Uachtaráin this morning to submit his resignation as Taoiseach
Read more »
Varadkar to become Taoiseach amid minimal Cabinet changesSinn Fein will not nominate Mary Lou McDonald for Taoiseach
Read more »
Micheál Martin attends final European Council meeting as Taoiseach | NewstalkMicheál Martin is in Brussels today for his final European Council meeting as Taoiseach.
Read more »
EU wishes Micheál Martin 'Slán go fóill' at final meeting as Taoiseach | NewstalkEU wishes Micheál Martin 'Slán go fóill' with farewell video at final meeting as Taoiseach.
Read more »
Micheál Martin to attend last EU summit as TaoiseachMicheál Martin will today attend his last EU summit as Taoiseach ahead of this weekend's changeover at the top of Government.
Read more »
Martin has been 'a safe pair of hands' as Taoiseach - Ivan YatesMicheál Martin has been “a safe pair of hands” as Taoiseach, broadcaster and former Fine Gael TD Ivan Yates has said.
Read more »