"The Taoiseach did plenty of ducking and diving - but was never on the ropes All Micheál Martin had to do on Today with David McCullagh on RTÉ Radio 1 was to sound contrite, remorseful and determined to do better, taking on board all of the criticism heaped on his head the previous night. It was the strategy to smooth feathers and get through Christmas. Because 2026 is another world, and the past will bury the past."
"All Micheál Martin had to do on Today with David McCullagh on RTÉ Radio 1 was to sound contrite, remorseful and determined to do better, taking on board all of the criticism heaped on his head the previous night."
Micheál Martin responded to intense criticism by sounding contrite, remorseful and determined to do better. He acknowledged the criticisms and presented a conciliatory tone intended to calm concerns. The approach prioritized smoothing feathers and minimizing immediate political fallout ahead of the holiday period. The strategy sought to limit damage in the short term while preserving prospects for 2026. Time and changing political circumstances were expected to reduce the lasting impact of recent controversies. During questioning he avoided being seriously challenged or placed on the defensive. The overall outcome left him politically intact for the near term.
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