Micheál Martin says it has been the honour of his life to serve as Taoiseach.
The Fianna Fáil leader handed his resignation to President Michael D Higgins this morning and confirmed the news to the Dáil.
TDs are now hearing nomination speeches for his replacement, Leo Varadkar.
Micheál Martin opened his Dáil speech with a tribute to the late Private Seán Rooney and his family
