Micheal Martin has been reappointed as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland, marking his second tenure in the role after handing over in 2022. On Thursday, lawmakers cast their votes, with 95 supporting and 76 opposing the Fianna Fail leader’s nomination.

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

Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned.

Irish lawmakers have selected Micheál Martin as prime minister for the second time, leading a coalition government. The Dáil, Ireland's lower house of parliament, voted 95 to 76 in favor of Martin, acknowledging him as the taoiseach.

Micheál Martin was elected Irish prime minister for the second time by a coalition of the country's two large centre-right parties and independent lawmakers on Thursday, a day later than scheduled after opposition protest derailed an initial vote.

Ireland's parliament on Wednesday failed to formally elect Micheal Martin as the new prime minister amid chaotic scenes after opposition parties blocked the vote in protest at procedural speaking rights.