Ireland: Martin Elected Taoiseach After Parliamentary Delay

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The opposition's coordinated delay in electing a Taoiseach was a troubling subversion of the Irish Constitution, undermining the democratic process and the Dáil’s responsibility to form a government. This obstruction disrespected the fundamental obligation to serve the people. Now the drama is over, the coalition must commit to delivering concrete results on housing, health, and other key issues in order to implement meaningful change.