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Mr Martin then travelled to Áras an Uachtaráin to receive his Seal of Office from President Michael D Higgins. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald was also nominated for Taoiseach in the Dáil.

After receiving Dail approval, Mr Martin and his family met President Michael D Higgins at his official residence at Aras an Uachtarain, where he formally became Taoiseach during a short ceremony.

Picture: Maxwell's/PA Wire Micheál Martin was applauded by his family members as he officially became Taoiseach at a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins. Sabina Higgins embraced Mr Martin ...

Mr Martin will formally become taoiseach during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin, scheduled for after 2.15pm. Mr Higgins will sign the warrant of appointment and ...

Outcome: Micheál Martin was officially nominated as Taoiseach by the Dáil ... to receive his Seal of Office from President Michael D Higgins, surrounded by colleagues forming a guard of honour.