Ireland’s newly-appointed premier has promised to tackle the housing crisis and create a “step change” for people with disabilities as he revealed a refreshed Cabinet.

Micheal Martin formally becomes Taoiseach - Micheal Martin has formally become Taoiseach after a ceremony with the Irish president Michael D Higgins.

In his acceptance speech in the Dáil, the Fianna Fáil leader said it was a “profound honour to be nominated to serve as head of the government in a free, democratic and diverse republic”.

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Micheál Martin returns as Ireland's prime minister after securing backing of the parliament - Irish lawmakers have voted to make veteran politician Micheál Martin prime minister for a second time, lea ...

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Micheál Martin returns to the post of Taoiseach after being nominated and winning the vote in Ireland's Dáil Éireann.