DUBLIN (AP) — Veteran politician Micheál Martin is set to become Ireland’s prime minister for a second time on Wednesday when lawmakers formally approve him as head of a coalition government. The confirmation comes almost two months after an election in which Martin’s Fianna Fáil party won the most seats, but not enough to govern alone.

Schools have been closed and people warned not to travel on Friday, as 100mph winds are set to pose a danger to life in parts of the UK.Rare red weather warnings will become active in Northern Ireland from 7am on Friday as Storm Eowyn is likely to damage buildings,

The Taoiseach was speaking as members of his Fine Gael party met in Dublin to begin the process of ratifying the draft programme for government

The outgoing minister of state for public health said there is a significant argument for Cork to be well-represented at ministerial and junior ministerial level

The aoiseach Simon Harris has warned that "the risk to life is extreme and real" ahead of Storm Éowyn arriving on Ireland's

The Dáil will sit for the first time this year on Wednesday nominate a Taoiseach. Sinn Féin will nominate Mary Lou McDonald despite her not having enough support when she was proposed last month.

New government is set to be approved Jan. 22, with the inclusion of rural conservatives likely to shift policies to the right.

Israel ceasefire deal, President Joe Biden invoked the words of Good Friday Agreement architect Senator George Mitchell.

IRELAND’S political leaders welcomed President Donald Trump’s inauguration today. Fianna Fail’s Micheal Martin said: “Ireland’s close ties with the United States are built on generations of shared

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris have confirmed a new draft programme for the Irish government. The deal paves the way for the next government following November's election. The government will be formed with the support of a number of independent TDs.

According to an email released under Freedom of Information laws, Harris was given a list of 23 question in advance.

Thousands of trains, hundreds of flights and dozens of ferries cancelled - Widespread disruption is expected to travel and public services as the UK braces for winds of up to 100mph with the arrival o