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  • PM Modi congratulates Micheál Martin on returning as Ireland's PM, pledges stronger ties.
  • Martin leads a Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael coalition, with Simon Harris set to take over in 2027.
  • Paschal Donohoe returns as finance minister.

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PM Modi congratulates Irish PM Micheál Martin on second term, vows to strengthen ties

 

PM Modi congratulated Micheál Martin on his second term as Ireland’s PM, pledging to strengthen India-Ireland ties. Martin leads a Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael coalition, with Simon Harris set to succeed him as PM in 2027.

PM Modi congratulates Irish PM Micheál Martin on second term, vows to strengthen ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Micheál Martin on his return as Ireland's Prime Minister, marking his second term in office. In a message on X, Modi expressed India’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Ireland, highlighting shared values and people-to-people connections.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/MichealMartinTD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MichealMartinTD</a> on assuming the office of Prime Minister of Ireland. Committed to work together to further strengthen our bilateral partnership that is based on strong foundation of shared values and deep people to people connect.</p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1882664539621376263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Micheál Martin, leader of the Fianna Fáil party, was elected Prime Minister after securing 95 votes in favor and 76 against in the Irish parliament on Thursday. He will lead a coalition government comprising Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and independent lawmakers. This marks the second consecutive coalition between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, long-time rivals dominating Irish politics since 1937. The Green Party, which lost significant seats in the recent elections, has been replaced by independent ministers.

Martin's nomination faced a brief delay due to opposition protests over speaking rights for independent lawmakers, leading to a suspended parliamentary session. The issue was resolved through overnight talks.

The new government will see key appointments, including Fine Gael’s Paschal Donohoe returning as finance minister. Under the coalition agreement, Simon Harris of Fine Gael is set to succeed Martin as deputy prime minister and foreign minister, eventually taking over as prime minister in 2027.

Martin previously served as Ireland's Prime Minister from 2020 to 2022. His reappointment signals continuity and stability in Irish politics as the nation navigates domestic and international challenges.

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