Micheál Martin returns as Irish Prime Minister

Micheál Martin on Thursday was elected as Ireland’s Taoiseach (Prime Minister) for the second time, leading a coalition of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and independents. This marks the second consecutive government formed by Ireland’s two main centre-right parties, with independents replacing the Green Party, which suffered significant electoral losses. According to Reuters, Martin, 64, addressed