An opinion poll suggests Micheál Martin has regained some of the popularity he lost during the presidential election campaign. Sent Monday to Friday when the Dáil is in sessionGood morning,There is some relief this morning for Taoiseach Micheál Martin in our first Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves: this is a case of some repairs being done, but hardly a complete fix. Starmer strugglesAcross the Irish Sea, British prime minister Keir Starmer gives a portrait of a leader in dire straits. The Irish Times wants to hear listener feedback on our two news podcasts: In The News and Early Edition.

Source: The Irish Times February 05, 2026 17:25 UTC