EU dodges US mega tariffs
The European Union appears to have dodged massive across-the-board tariffs after Donald Trump announced a 90 day pause. The US President posted on his social network that he was upping…
O’Flaherty demands Turkey respect freedom of peaceful assembly
Michael O’Flaherty has warned Turkish authorities to respect human rights during protests which have gripped the country in recent days. The unrest started following the arrest of leading opposition politician…
Ministers around the globe for St Patrick’s
The government has dispatched ministers around the world ahead of St Patrick’s Day on Monday. It’s about “promoting Ireland’s economy, celebrating our diaspora and engaging with our partners”, the government…
Taoiseach walks tightrope in Trump meeting
Taoiseach Micheál Martin had to walk a tightrope in an, at times, agonising meeting with Donald Trump in the White House. The Taoiseach could barely get a word in as…
EU leaders sign off €800bn defence plan
EU leaders in Brussels have given the European Commission the go-ahead for a plan to boost defence spending by up to €800 billion. The Taoiseach took part in the summit…
UK-Ireland Summit in Liverpool
The first annual UK-Ireland Summit is taking place in Liverpool. Taoiseach Micheál Martin met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer last night. The summit was agreed last year to mark an…
Europe to produce Ukraine peace plan
European leaders have agreed to work on a plan to bring the war in Ukraine to an end. The decision follows a meeting of a group of European leaders with…
EU and India aim for trade deal by end 2025
The EU and India will aim to sign a free trade agreement before the end of the year, Ursula von der Leyen has announced. The President of the European Commission…
Zelenskyy briefly touches down in Ireland
Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a brief stop in Ireland earlier on his way to the US. Ukraine’s President met Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Shannon Airport at lunchtime. Zelenskyy is due to…
Byrne in Brussels for emergency summit prep
Europe ministers are meeting in Brussels to prepare for an emergency summit on the future of Ukraine next week. Arriving at the meeting this morning, Ireland’s Europe Minister, Thomas Byrne…