Micheál Martin has indicated he will be voting for Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys in the Presidential Election. The Taoiseach added that his party would not be “directing” its supporters to vote for either of the two candidates still in the campaign. Asked who he would be voting for, Mr Martin replied: “Heather, obviously”. Link in bio to read more 📲 #rtenews #ireland #presidentialelection | RTÉ News

President Putin shows no interest in peace or a ceasefire. Europe must stand strong. Ireland will continue to provide substantial support to Ukraine in non-lethal aid, humanitarian supports, training, and de-mining. | Micheál Martin

In an address at Government Buildings, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was his great honour to welcome President Volodymyr Zelensky on the first official visit of a Ukrainian president to Ireland. Mr Martin said Ireland will continue to support Ukraine “for as long as it takes”. Link in bio for live updates📲 #rtenews #ukraine #ireland #europe | RTÉ News

The news of Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin withdrawing from the electoral contest has created an unprecedented backdrop for the upcoming election. 🗳It has been confirmed that Jim Gavin's name will remain on the ballot paper, creating questions as to how this will affect the vote-counting protest. It also raises another question: What does Fianna Fáil do now? Will they endorse Heather Humphreys as a government candidate? Shane Coleman put this to Fianna Fáil Councillor for Kerry Co

As the fallout continues for Fianna Fáil following its unsuccessful presidential campaign, Higher Education Minister James Lawless has defended party leader and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. He says any talk of a leadership challenge is “premature”, despite rising discontent within the party after Jim Gavin’s failed bid. #VMNews | Virgin Media News

Coming up on #TonightVMTV at 10pm on Virgin Media One: Fianna Fáil picks Jim Gavin as their presidential candidate, but with 2/5 of members voting against him the question is what does he stand for, and will Micheál Martin’s political gamble pay off? @VirginMediaNews | Virgin Media News