Government leaders decide on junior minister appointments this week, but the names are unlikely to assuage doubts after accusations of misogyny when the Cabinet was announced last week.

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.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal following “15 months of immense human suffering and destruction”. Mr Harris said he hoped the deal will now receive the formal approval of the Israeli government.

Mr Harris said he and Mr Benn discussed repealing and replacing the Legacy Act as well as commitments under the newly formed Irish Government.

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.

Micheál Martin and Simon Harris have welcomed the news of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. This evening, Qatari Prime Minister al-Thani announced a ceasefire, following weeks of negotiation between Israel and Hamas. The six-week initial ceasefire includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from central Gaza.

Senior Fine Gael sources also stressed that Simon Harris intends to make significant changes in the reshuffle in 2027

The Dáil will resume today in a bid to appoint a Taoiseach after an unprecedented day of chaos which prevented Micheál Martin from being elected government leader.Mr Martin described the unruly behaviour over five and a half hours,

The Irish parliament will resume on Wednesday with Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin set to return as taoiseach for a second time. The 35th Dáil (Irish parliament) will see Mr Martin elected as taoiseach (prime minister),

Micheal Martin said there had been a "subversion of the constitution" when unruly scenes saw the Dail suspended four times and the vote for his new government ultimately pushed back a day

The Dail meets today for the nomination of Taoiseach - but won't sit again next week despite the formation of a new government

Irish premier Micheal Martin said he and Sir Keir Starmer wanted to make 2025 a “defining year” for relations between their countries after their first call since he was elected Taoiseach.