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Politics

Last month
January 2026
tariff threats
'Trump doesn't have all cards': Tánaiste says Europe will respond quickly to any tariffs imposed
21 Jan
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Davos
Greenland is not actually 'a giant piece of ice', despite Trump saying so seven times
“What I’m asking for is a piece of ice, cold and poorly located, that can play a vital role in world peace and world protection. It’s a very small ask,” Trump said.
Updated 21 Jan
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broken promises
Ireland has just three adult eating disorder beds and referrals for help are on the rise
21 Jan
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uhl
Taoiseach says surgeon who admitted misconduct 'should never have been operating' on Jessica Sheedy
21 Jan
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oireachtas media committee
Non-consensual sexual images could be 'abuse scandal of 21st century', Gráinne Seoige tells TDs
Updated 21 Jan
9.0k
EU
Controversial Mercosur deal stalled after MEPs vote to refer it to European courts
Updated 21 Jan
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World Economic Forum
In full: The Davos speech by Canada PM Mark Carney that everyone is talking about
21 Jan
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Technical Difficulties
Trump (eventually) departs for Davos after 'minor electrical issue' on Air Force One
The US President’s plane was forced to turn back after taking off from Washington, before he switched to a smaller aircraft.
Trump is due to address the World Economic Forum at 1.30pm, but is now expected to be late.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will speak at an annual dinner with senior business leaders in Davos today.
Updated 21 Jan
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RELATED
Trump leaks texts from Macron and Rutte and says Europe won't 'push back too much' on Greenland
20 Jan
US trade war would result in significant job losses and damage to Irish economy, says Martin
20 Jan
Ireland pushes for 'cool heads' as EU looks to avoid Trump tariff war
19 Jan
citizens assembly
Opinion: Mamdani’s New York is listening to its citizens. Why is Ireland not?
Dr Seána Glennon
Updated 21 Jan
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Taxi
Taxi drivers seek crackdown on apps that 'reward longer hours and penalise job refusal'
21 Jan
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The Moonies
Gunman who killed former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe jailed for life
21 Jan
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The Troubles
House of Commons to debate removing the immunity clause from Troubles Legacy Act
21 Jan
3.1k
ambulance delays
Man died in Co Mayo after ambulance delay, Dáil told
20 Jan
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greenland crisis
Trump leaks texts from Macron and Rutte and says Europe won't 'push back too much' on Greenland
The US President doubled down on his threat to take over the Arctic island, claiming Denmark ‘can’t protect it’.
Updated 20 Jan
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178
RELATED
What is the EU's 'trade bazooka'? And three other ways Europe could respond to US tariffs
19 Jan
Trump cites Nobel Peace Prize snub in angry letter about Greenland to Norway’s PM
19 Jan
Child Protection
The UK is considering whether to ban social media for under-16s - will Ireland follow suit?
20 Jan
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Green shoots
Former Lord Mayor Hazel Chu in the running to become Green Party deputy leader
20 Jan
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AI-generated images
Taoiseach will contact X and ask it to turn up to Oireachtas Media Committee meeting next week
20 Jan
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The Wire
Cabinet greenlights beefing up of covert surveillance and communication interception laws
20 Jan
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17
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
20 Jan
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US-IRISH RELATIONS
US trade war would result in significant job losses and damage to Irish economy, says Martin
20 Jan
8.6k
83
income tax liability
Revenue says it is not carrying out a review of prior years regarding change to Carer’s Benefit
20 Jan
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38
heavy water use
Now out of government, Paschal Donohoe warns about water usage from 'thirsty' data centres
20 Jan
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54
World Economic Forum
Taoiseach to travel to high-stakes Davos summit as world leaders brace for Trump tariff showdown
Updated 20 Jan
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Cabinet
Cabinet set to sign off on plans for State-led, not-for-profit childcare facilities
20 Jan
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22
Jennie's Law
TDs to hear concerns that abusers' names won't be on domestic violence register for long enough
20 Jan
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News Fix
Here's what happened today: Monday
19 Jan
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Venezuela
Irish citizen among prisoners released from Venezuelan jail after US capture of Nicolas Maduro
19 Jan
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25
Slow Bicycle Race
Dublin City Council’s cycling and walking funds have been cut, and it may put years of work at risk
19 Jan
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FactCheck
Debunked: False claims spread online that Greenland would bypass Denmark in talks with US
19 Jan
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greenland crisis
Ireland pushes for 'cool heads' as EU looks to avoid Trump tariff war
US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs of 10% on eight European nations, but the UK and EU said they won’t be drawn into a tit-for-tat trade war.
Updated 19 Jan
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RELATED
Trump cites Nobel Peace Prize snub in angry letter about Greenland to Norway’s PM
19 Jan
The fight for resources: If 2025 was the year of war, 2026 could be the land-grab year
19 Jan
Greenland standoff
What is the EU's 'trade bazooka'? And three other ways Europe could respond to US tariffs
19 Jan
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safe haven
Gold hits record high following new Trump tariff threat
19 Jan
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AI moment
Simon Harris says AI 'here to stay' after California trip and pledges Ireland will host AI summit
19 Jan
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greenland crisis
Trump's threatened tariffs over Greenland 'risk dangerous downward spiral', Nato countries say
The eight countries threatened with tariffs by the US President said they “stand in full solidarity” with the people of Greenland and Denmark.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the EU to deploy its "anti-coercion instrument" if the US imposes the tariffs.
British PM Keir Starmer told Trump that “applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of Nato allies is wrong” in a phone call.
Updated 18 Jan
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non consensual images
Senior government figures to discuss strengthening laws over Grok controversy
18 Jan
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on the long finger
Martin denies Government is moving away from Occupied Territories Bill in favour of 'peace process approach'
18 Jan
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Minister clarifies comments on Occupied Territories Bill, says legal advice on 'services' still under consideration
12 Dec 2025
'Not good enough': Black questions whether Occupied Territories Bill is still a government priority
9 Dec 2025
Government leaders remain vague about timeline for enactment of Occupied Territories Bill
3 Dec 2025
Greenland
Taoiseach says EU will 'obviously retaliate' if Trump imposes new tariffs, but urges dialogue
Updated 18 Jan
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The Daily Poll
Should the Taoiseach visit the White House this St Patrick's Day?
18 Jan
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: Why are we all in so many WhatsApp groups?
18 Jan
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Clashes
Syrian army seizes control of Kurdish-held towns in north of the country
18 Jan
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