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The Art of the Grand Gesture: Oh Canada

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:48:51 +0000

Micheal Martin, Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, realizes that it's a lot of money, but Ireland needs to maintain its embassies, after all. Yes, people do need hospitals and schools and libraries, but the citizens need fine …... Continue reading »

Statement on Northern Ireland updated «

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:33:39 +0000

I want to recognize the leadership and patient resolve of Prime Minister Brown and Taoiseach Cowen, as well as Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward and Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin. They have stayed resolutely focused on …... Continue reading »

Submission to Justice Committee | blasphemy.ie

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 20 May 2009 23:24:49 +0000

The Minister for Foreign affairs, Micheal Martin, later explained why Ireland had taken this position. He told the Dail that: “We believe that the concept of defamation of religion is not consistent with the promotion and protection of …... Continue reading »

Popcorn Politics: There's Something About Barack!

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:44:53 +0000

The Obama spell was cast far and wide – not just among Brian Cowen and Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin, but among the Government officials who travelled with him and the media who got to see the Holy Grail that is Obama in the …... Continue reading »

Popcorn Politics: A Ministerial Jinx?

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:54:45 +0000

Foreign Minister's worldwide would want to be wary before rubbing shoulders with our own Micheal Martin in front of the cameras. This is because his Cuban counterpart has become the third to bite the political dust just days after …... Continue reading »

Israel condemned for further strikes on Gaza | The Irish Sentinel

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:31:20 +0000

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, said “I suppose you could say the response from Israel was slightly disproportionate. A few eggs being thrown at a house is hardly justification for the slaughter of hundreds of men, …... Continue reading »

The Connolly Column: Lisbon-II on the way

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:51:32 +0000

When asked by RTE if he believed the government would hold another referendum on Lisbon, Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin said. The Government will make that decision in advance of the December meeting. …... Continue reading »

Irish Eagle

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:44:02 +0000

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin says that remarks by Czech President Vaclav Klaus on the Lisbon treaty were “an inappropriate intervention”. Mr Klaus held a joint press conference with the founder of the anti-Lisbon …... Continue reading »

And the winners are… at The it@cork Blog

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:19:19 +0000

Minister Micheal Martin with the Pilz Ireland team, winners of the R&D Award. IT Department Award – Cork County Council – James Fogarty Pictured. James Fogerty, Cork County Council & Winner of the IT Department Leader Award …... Continue reading »

Martin discusses Chernobyl travel ban – The Irish Times – Mon, Oct …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:44:29 +0000

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheal Martin, held talks with his Belarus counterpart on the continuing suspension of visits by young victims of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. The meeting with minister Sergei Martynov on the EU …... Continue reading »

Ireland still set to meet UN targets – Martin – The Irish Times …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:44:23 +0000

Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin said the percentage of GNP meant Ireland remained on course to achieve the UN target of spending 0.7 per cent of GNP on overseas aid by 2012. “The Taoiseach was very clear on this, …... Continue reading »

Irish government appoints religious conservative to parliamentary …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:53:31 +0000

The paper reports that Senator Rónán Mullen has been appointed to the body, upon the invitation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheal Martin. Seemingly, Mullen has not been appointed simply due to the fact that he is a member of …... Continue reading »

Relatives of Omagh victims angry over Dublin 'silence'

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:29:35 +0000

SDLP Assembly member, Alex Attwood, said his party had raised the need for the Government to support the demand for an independent public inquiry when it met foreign affairs minister Micheál Martin on Thursday. …... Continue reading »

Lisbon and Hurling

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:58:49 +0000

Foreign Minister Micheal Martin says that the Georgian crisis has made EU governments more determined to push ahead with the Lisbon Treaty. Expect more stories along the same lines. Following a disaster of Caucasian proportions in this …... Continue reading »

Martin to seek deal on Chernobyl children

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:23:55 +0000

MINISTER FOR Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin is to seek a formal agreement with the Belarussian government to allow children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster to travel to Ireland for holidays and medical treatment.... Continue reading »

Lisbon Research – A Smoke Screen for Fools

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:59:31 +0000

But Micheál Martin (left), our Minister for Foreign Affairs, seems to know already what the study has found. Did he see an advanced copy of the 'research' ahead of the rest of the cabinet? Or is he the one who manipulated the results? …... Continue reading »

Irish experts to help tackle world hunger

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:03:18 +0000

IRELAND CAN play an important role in tackling the issue of food insecurity by helping develop crops which can survive in some of the world’s poorest regions, Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin declared yesterday.... Continue reading »

71 per cent of Irish people do not want a Lisbon II

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:42:54 +0000

The Irish Foreign Minister, Micheál Martin, is not happy. A survey carried out by leading Irish pollster Red C Research has discovered that a massive 71 per cent of those polled do not want to vote in a second referendum. …... Continue reading »

Poll says Ireland would reject Lisbon Mark-II

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:43:53 +0000

Micheál Martin described the poll, which was carried out by Red C for UK campaign group Open Europe, as 'outside interference in our national debate'. Don't you just love it when Lisbon supporters play the patriotic card to sound more …... Continue reading »

Call to ban cigarettes makes sense

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:48:40 +0000

Ireland and then-Health Minister Micheál Martin of Fianna Fáil led the way internationally with its ban on smoking in pubs and the workplace. Here’sa chance to build on that, on a cross-party basis, and show what good Europeans we are …... Continue reading »

Irish Republican Information Service (no. 157)

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:03:50 +0000

His statement opens the way for further similar statements by other EU Foreign Ministers to be made and Free the Miami Five Campaign calls upon Foreign Minister, Micheál Martin, not to be the last minister to add his name to the list of …... Continue reading »

Martin voices concerns over Israel's barrier

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:12:21 +0000

MIDDLE EAST:MINISTER FOR Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin yesterday raised concerns about the impact of Israel's separation barrier on Palestinian economic and social development in the West Bank during a meeting with his Israeli …... Continue reading »

Olympics to save us all, or not.

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:41:06 +0000

On an governmental level Minister Micheal Martin and the head of the Enterprise Ireland having been talking up the opportunities the London Olympics offer. Given that, according to the Construction Industry Federation, there were some …... Continue reading »

Keynote Address: Mr Micheál Martin, TD, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:47:18 +0000

Mr Micheál Martin opened the Conference by highlighting recent International and national developments in relation to sexual violence. He began by welcoming the important development at the heart of the conference – that sexual violence …... Continue reading »

Old tensions resurfacing in ‘dire’ Stormont atmosphere

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:46:02 +0000

Such was the atmosphere at that meeting that Robinson launched a blistering attack on foreign affairs minister Micheál Martin – who had rushed over from Dublin – questioning his right to be there in the first place. …... Continue reading »