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Politics

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January 2026
US trade war would result in significant job losses and damage to Irish economy, says Martin
Revenue says it is not carrying out a review of prior years regarding change to Carer’s Benefit
Now out of government, Paschal Donohoe warns about water usage from 'thirsty' data centres
Taoiseach to travel to high-stakes Davos summit as world leaders brace for Trump tariff showdown
Cabinet set to sign off on plans for State-led, not-for-profit childcare facilities
TDs to hear concerns that abusers' names won't be on domestic violence register for long enough
Here's what happened today: Monday
Irish citizen among prisoners released from Venezuelan jail after US capture of Nicolas Maduro
Dublin City Council’s cycling and walking funds have been cut, and it may put years of work at risk
Debunked: False claims spread online that Greenland would bypass Denmark in talks with US
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.
What is the EU's 'trade bazooka'? And three other ways Europe could respond to US tariffs
Gold hits record high following new Trump tariff threat
Simon Harris says AI 'here to stay' after California trip and pledges Ireland will host AI summit
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.
Senior government figures to discuss strengthening laws over Grok controversy
Martin denies Government is moving away from Occupied Territories Bill in favour of 'peace process approach'
Taoiseach says EU will 'obviously retaliate' if Trump imposes new tariffs, but urges dialogue
Should the Taoiseach visit the White House this St Patrick's Day?
Sitdown Sunday: Why are we all in so many WhatsApp groups?
Syrian army seizes control of Kurdish-held towns in north of the country
Micheál Martin says he is thinking about going back to college after politics
Behind the scenes: how political parties have responded to the Grok scandal
It looks like everyone’s favourite words this week are “kept under review”.
Donald Trump announces new tariffs on eight European countries until US can buy Greenland
Ursula von der Leyen signs controversial Mercosur deal in Paraguay
Iran's supreme leader says authorities 'must break the back of seditionists' after protests
Trump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and his son-in-law to 'Board of Peace' for Gaza
Judge rules ICE agents can't arrest or use pepper spray on peaceful protesters in Minnesota
Ireland is going through 'a rocky period' in its relationship with the USA, McEntee says
Factfind: Who, if anyone, can be held legally responsible for abuse images on Grok and X?
While the harms of abusive images are clear, the law is far murkier.
Claire Byrne said turning 50 and RTÉ pay cuts were factors in Newstalk move
Fianna Fáil TD to leave Justice Committee after speeding conviction for driving 190km/h
Here's what happened today: Friday
McEntee says Ireland will 'play its part' as Gaza ceasefire plan enters second phase
X refuses to come before Oireachtas Media Committee to answer questions on Grok scandal
Following a meeting with X representatives, Minister for AI Niamh Smyth said ‘concerns remain’
Some retired public servants paying less than €13 a week to live in OPW-owned Phoenix Park homes
The designer of a board game about the Famine went on Liveline to take on its critics
Some callers described the idea of the game as “repulsive”, while others felt it was a good way to educate young people.
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Outgoing RTÉ finance chief Mari Hurley to take up senior role at Ireland's largest private landlord