Ireland elects Micheal Martin as new Taoiseach, replacing Leo Varadkar
Ireland is set to elect a new prime minister, with Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin expected to formally replace Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach.
Ireland is set to elect a new prime minister, with Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin expected to formally replace Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach.
The prospect of a united Ireland is closer, Sinn Fein's leader has said as exit polls indicate a strong surge in support for the party.
The SDLP and Fianna Fáil have entered an "unprecedented and historic" partnership.