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Politics

Last month
March 2025
Michael in America
10 things we learned from the Taoiseach's 50-minute tête-à-tête with Donald Trump
Ireland’s housing crisis, big pharma, Conor McGregor and Rosie O’Donnell raised in Oval Office chats with Micheál Martin.
Christina Finn
12 Mar
29.3k
65
Taoiseach in the Oval
Laughter in the White House as Trump says the Irish housing crisis is a 'good problem to have'
Updated 12 Mar
33.1k
73
Not all Rosie
Trump praises Conor McGregor but says Taoiseach ‘better off not knowing’ Rosie O’Donnell
12 Mar
27.6k
8
I need a dollar
Five things that may become more expensive as EU launches counter tariffs on the US
12 Mar
37.9k
25
trade war
EU and Canada announce retaliations against US as Trump's metal tariffs take effect
Steep US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports took effect overnight.
Updated 12 Mar
37.9k
110
Micheál in America
Taoiseach invites JD Vance back to Ireland as 'sock diplomacy' discussed over breakfast
Vance showed attendees at this morning’s breakfast that he was wearing Irish-themed socks.
12 Mar
13.4k
35
flying solo
DUP minister salutes North's links to US independence from Britain in Washington trip
12 Mar
8.3k
16
Internet down
State runs major 'Zero Day' exercise to test how Ireland would deal with total loss of internet
The scenario, losely mirroring the plot of the recent Netflix drama Zero Day, was a concerted cyber attack with the loss of multiple undersea cables.
Niall O'Connor
12 Mar
26.9k
17
Scottish National Party
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces retirement from politics
12 Mar
7.6k
Not so fast
Opposition wins Greenland vote amid Trump's ambitions for US takeover
12 Mar
20.1k
St Patrick's Day
‘Gaza is not the hill to die on’: Sean Spicer’s advice for Taoiseach ahead of Trump meeting today
Spicer also said there is “no question about it” that Trump is going to follow through with tariffs on the EU.
Jane Matthews
Reports from Washington DC
12 Mar
15.6k
migration pact
European Commission proposal to increase migrant deportations condemned as 'new low' for the EU
11 Mar
16.4k
United States
Trump buys 'brand new Tesla' to show support for Elon Musk after shares plunge
Updated 11 Mar
55.0k
145
Analysis
Trump liable to say anything - but Taoiseach should worry about the media's questions too
Our political editor explains what it’s really like in the Oval Office.
Christina Finn
11 Mar
11.2k
53
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
11 Mar
5.7k
energy security
Taoiseach denies government rushed to approve LNG plan to please Donald Trump
11 Mar
9.4k
27
Micheal in Texas
Taoiseach's game plan if Occupied Territories Bill raised in Oval Office: 'We'll manage that'
11 Mar
5.5k
61
St Patrick's Day
Taoiseach says people 'free to travel' as Enoch Burke's family spotted on plane to Washington DC
Jane Matthews
Reporting from Texas
11 Mar
34.0k
Michelle Keane
Election candidate who claimed ballots were taken from boxes fails to have case heard in High Court
11 Mar
18.2k
Strasbourg
MEPs welcome Brussels' €800bn defence plan - and say it's only a first step
Ursula von der Leyen said a “surge” in EU defence spending is needed.
11 Mar
4.0k
53
Irish Water
Excess water usage charges 'not being considered at this time’, Department of Housing says
11 Mar
12.4k
61
Philippines
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant for crimes against humanity
11 Mar
7.3k
Peace Talks
Ukraine to present US with Russia ceasefire plan as high-level talks begin in Saudi Arabia
The meeting between Ukrainian and US officials will be the most senior since Donald Trump berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.
11 Mar
10.9k
42
RELATED
'Massive' drone attack on Moscow ahead of US-Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia
11 Mar
Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State arrive in Saudi Arabia for peace talks
10 Mar
EU 'must step up military support' after Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 14 people overnight
8 Mar
Russia
'Massive' drone attack on Moscow ahead of US-Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia
11 Mar
28.9k
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
10 Mar
4.3k
trade war
Relations between Canada and the US have not been this bad since the 19th century
10 Mar
39.0k
36
Concern
Taoiseach says government can’t ‘make up shortfall’ following Concern job losses due to USAID cut
10 Mar
17.8k
1
St Patrick's Day
'I understand I'm getting a lot of advice': Martin tight-lipped ahead of big meeting with Trump
The Taoiseach will meet Trump in the White House on Wednesday.
Jane Matthews
Reports from Texas
10 Mar
11.7k
65
ceasefire deal
Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza ahead of new truce talks in Doha
10 Mar
5.9k
RELATED
Families of Israeli hostages and freed captives urge Netanyahu to implement Gaza deal
8 Mar
Hamas says Trump's 'dead' threat to Gaza undermines ceasefire
6 Mar
US confirms direct talks with Hamas, with Israel 'consulted on the matter'
5 Mar
Arab leaders endorse 'comprehensive' plan to rebuild Gaza under Palestinian Authority
4 Mar
PodcastThe Candidate
Micheál Martin better be practicing his plámás right now
Kenneth Collins
Second Sinn Féin politician denies wrongdoing after being questioned over alleged business fraud
10 Mar
11.3k
George's Dock
Outdoor pool back in the frame at Dublin city site of rejected whitewater rafting project
Local politicians and Dublin City Council have been trying to figure out what they want to do with the site for years.
Updated 10 Mar
15.4k
30
Canada
Former banker (and Irish citizen) Mark Carney to become next Canadian prime minister
10 Mar
28.2k
31
The Morning Lead
Taoiseach has landed in the US for perhaps the most high stakes St Patrick's Day visit yet
The threat of a trade war with the EU, war in Ukraine and Trump’s plans for Gaza have cast a dark cloud over this year’s visit Stateside.
Jane Matthews
Reports from Texas
10 Mar
44.6k
160
Canada
Canada Liberal Party to choose new leader to replace Trudeau as Prime Minister
9 Mar
12.0k
40
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Smash-and-grab robberies, taxi fines and cyclones in Australia.
Updated 9 Mar
6.1k
Investigation
Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould says he is ‘entirely innocent’ after being questioned by gardaí over €150k fraud
Gould’s solicitor said that his client “utterly rejects the complaint made against him”.
8 Mar
41.2k
FactCheck
Does the UN Security Council have final say when it comes to sending Irish troops abroad?
8 Mar
9.2k
80
Vandalism
Gaza protesters vandalise Donald Trump's Scottish golf resort
8 Mar
26.3k
ceasefire deal
Families of Israeli hostages and freed captives urge Netanyahu to implement Gaza deal
8 Mar
7.8k
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