Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 16/08/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Turners Cross, Cork, Ireland |
Latest News about Micheál Martin
15/12/2025
BBC reported that Micheál Martin said he was confident he would remain as Fianna Fáil leader despite internal criticism linked to a review of the party's handling of the presidential election. The report focused on party tensions and questions over leadership stability.
23/01/2025
Micheál Martin was elected Taoiseach for a second time after the Irish Dáil voted to confirm him as prime minister. The coalition government formed after an initial delay in parliament, and he returned to office at the start of the new administration.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Irish Fianna Fáil politician and Taoiseach |
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| Political Party | Fianna Fáil |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma Mater | University College Cork |
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| Qualification | Bachelor of Arts; Master of Arts thesis in Political History |
Personal Life
| Children | 3 |
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Family
| Father | Paddy Martin |
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| Mother | Lana Corbett |
Career
| First Elected | 1985 |
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| Member of Dáil Éireann | Since 1989 |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/MichealMartinTD |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He worked as a secondary school teacher before entering full-time politics. | |
| 2. He introduced the smoking ban in Ireland while serving as Minister for Health. | |
| 3. He has been a frequent visitor to his former schools in Cork. |