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Micheál Martin returns as Ireland's prime minister after securing backing of the parliament

Jan. 23, 2025 12:40 PM EST

DUBLIN (AP) — Irish lawmakers voted Thursday to make veteran politician Micheál Martin prime minister for a second time, leading a coalition government. Members of the lower house of parliament, the Dáil, voted by 95 to 76 to confirm Martin as taoiseach, the Irish title for prime...

Micheál Martin's return as Ireland's leader delayed by parliamentary wrangling

Jan. 22, 2025 12:54 PM EST

DUBLIN (AP) — Irish lawmakers met Wednesday to appoint a new prime minister, but quickly abandoned the attempt amid bitter wrangling over parliamentary procedure. The chaotic scenes mean the expected appointment of veteran politician Micheál Martin must wait until at least...

North Carolina court says mother of student killed in ride-along can sue trooper for negligence

Jan. 15, 2025 18:42 PM EST

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The mother of a North Carolina university student killed while on a ride-along in a Highway Patrol cruiser can continue suing for gross negligence the trooper who drove off the road during a high-speed chase, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday. By a 2-1...

Ireland prepares for 3-week campaign to decide next prime minister

Nov. 08, 2024 12:47 PM EST

LONDON (AP) — Ireland's President Michael Higgins dissolved Parliament Friday, clearing the way for a Nov. 29 election that will determine who controls government. Prime Minister Simon Harris, who had until March to call an election, had announced the date Wednesday. ...