Speaking in the Dail following his election, he paid tribute to his family - who were in the visitors gallery.
Micheal Martin has been elected as Taoiseach by the Dail.
He was elected by 95 votes to 76 following a roll-call vote this afternoon.
He will proceed to Aras an Uachtaran to receive his seal of office from the President.
Speaking in the Dail following his election, he paid tribute to his family - who were in the visitors gallery.

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