The President has formally appointed Micheal Martin to the position of Taoiseach.
Deputy Martin has also received the Seal of the Taoiseach and the Seal of the Government from Michael D Higgins.
The Fianna Fáil leader arrived at Áras an Uachtaráin shortly after 2.30pm, after 95 TDs voted to support his nomination.
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The Corknman was accompanied to the Áras by his family, who he paid tribute to in the Dáil this afternoon.
"As they have grown, my children Micheál Aodh, Aoibhe and Cillian have moved from being observers to being pillars for me," he said.
"I have been blessed to have a partner in Mary who has done so much more than just keeping me rooted.
"No position I have held and nothing I have achieved could have been possible without her."
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Outgoing Taoiseach Simon Harris, who will be appointed Tánaiste later today, predicted the pair would work well together in the new Government.
"I'm looking forward with confidence, optimism and energy to delivering five budgets together in this Government," he said.
"And making progress for our people in each of those next five years.
"More of that later but, for now, I want to wish you well, Micheál; I look forward to working with you."
'What does come to mind is Chappell Roan...'
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President Higgins will now sign a Warrant of Appointment and hand him the Seal of the Taoiseach to him.
Cabinet appointments will then be announced by the new Taoiseach, each of whom will be given a Seal of Office by the President.
A Cabinet meeting will be held shortly afterwards.
Main image: Micheál Martin and Michael D Higgins. Picture by: Newstalk.
