The Assembly Ireland review: Micheál Martin lacks charisma for opener of this novel TV concept

The Assembly Ireland review: Micheál Martin lacks charisma for opener of this novel TV concept

Television: Neurodivergent people grilling well-known figures is a fun idea, but it runs a little longer than necessary

Viewers left in tears as Micheál Martin opens up about personal tragedy

Micheál Martin is being widely praised for his honesty and vulnerability after a new TV interview left many viewers deeply moved. Appearing as the first guest on Virgin Media Television’s bold new series The Assembly Ireland, Martin faced questions from a group of autistic and neurodivergent reporters who didn’t shy away when it came to their line of questioning. While some of the questions were lighthearted, some awkward, one moment in particul…