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Politics

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March 2025
Canada
Canada Liberal Party to choose new leader to replace Trudeau as Prime Minister
9 Mar
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Smash-and-grab robberies, taxi fines and cyclones in Australia.
Updated 9 Mar
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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
41.1k
FactCheck
Does the UN Security Council have final say when it comes to sending Irish troops abroad?
8 Mar
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80
Vandalism
Gaza protesters vandalise Donald Trump's Scottish golf resort
8 Mar
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ceasefire deal
Families of Israeli hostages and freed captives urge Netanyahu to implement Gaza deal
8 Mar
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eastern ukraine
EU 'must step up military support' after Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 14 people overnight
Updated 8 Mar
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housing figures
O'Brien gave pre-election housing projections 'in good faith', Tánaiste says
8 Mar
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Investigation
Harris says Oireachtas member arrested in garda fraud investigation 'not a member of Fine Gael'
8 Mar
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Jim O'Callaghan
Justice Minister defends proposed sex-offender register, claiming information should be public
8 Mar
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Shooting in Toronto, Concern layoffs and what is next for European security?
8 Mar
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The Morning Lead
'Security not war': How quickly can Europe move on its ambitious new defence plan?
Movement has been swift so far by EU standards but it’s likely any plan will be slow to put into progress.
Daragh Brophy
reports from Brussels
8 Mar
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Donald Trump
Trump threatens 'large scale' sanctions on Russia after overnight missile attack on Ukraine
7 Mar
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arms race
'Race for security, not war': Donald Tusk says Poland must pursue nuclear weapons for protection
7 Mar
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your stories
What would you like Micheál Martin to say to Trump when they meet? We want to hear your thoughts
7 Mar
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It's tradition
'They voted for me so I like them': Trump declares Irish American Heritage Month
Updated 7 Mar
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Childcare fees, Fontaines DC and Macron compared to Napoleon…
7 Mar
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tensions
Macron calls Putin an 'imperialist' after Russian president compared him to Napoleon
7 Mar
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crunch summit
EU leaders agree plan for massive boost in defence spending but Orban vetoes Ukraine statement
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen billed today’s summit as a ‘watershed moment’ for Ukraine.
Daragh Brophy
reports from Brussels
Updated 6 Mar
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RELATED
'We are very thankful that we are not alone,' Zelenskyy tells EU leaders at crisis summit
6 Mar
Ireland is 'open to any invitation' to assist in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine - Martin
5 Mar
Back On
Zelenskyy says Ukraine and US will hold talks next week in Saudi Arabia about ending the war
Updated 6 Mar
17.1k
tariff threat
Trump delays 25% tariffs on most imports from Mexico until April
6 Mar
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on remand
Justice Minister says people likely to commit serious crimes shouldn’t be granted bail
6 Mar
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alison comyn
Drogheda senator seeks debate with Justice Minister on Michael Shine abuse
Updated 6 Mar
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Going Halves
Ireland and UK may invest in future joint-energy projects following summit talks
Leaders this morning agreed to also take a common approach to potential US tariffs, due to the Windsor agreement.
It "makes sense" for UK and Irish governments to work on offshore wind farms - minister.
"Vital" that leaders work together in response to US tariffs, Tánaiste said.
Taoiseach requests UK expertise in housing and infrastructure.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
reports from Liverpool
Updated 6 Mar
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RELATED
Zelenskyy says Ukraine and US will hold talks next week in Saudi Arabia about ending the war
6 Mar
crunch summit
'We are very thankful that we are not alone,' Zelenskyy tells EU leaders at crisis summit
Ursula von der Leyen’s ‘ReArm Europe’ plan is up for discussion as the 27 EU leaders meet in Brussels.
Daragh Brophy
reports from Brussels
Updated 6 Mar
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RELATED
Around 20 countries in talks for 'coalition of the willing' to defend Ukraine peace deal
6 Mar
Ireland is 'open to any invitation' to assist in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine - Martin
5 Mar
Cybertrucks
Tesla Takedown: Protests across the United States are targeting Elon Musk's car company showrooms
6 Mar
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78
Imbalance in communication
Simon Harris has refuted a claim by Marco Rubio about what they discussed on the phone this week
6 Mar
24.9k
44
Cost of Living
Expenditure Minister again rules out 'ad hoc' energy supports despite Energy Department warnings
6 Mar
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48
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 An EU summit, Trump warns Hamas, and Uisce Éireann customers missing out on compensation…
Updated 6 Mar
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White House
Larry Donnelly: What lies in wait following spectacle of Trump’s speech?
Larry Donnelly
Updated 6 Mar
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Liverpool
Katie McCabe, Oasis and 'Guinness diplomacy': Martin and Starmer open first Ireland-UK summit
5 Mar
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War in Ukraine
Macron proposes extending French nuclear deterrent to EU partners and Ukraine troop deployment
‘The future of Europe does not have to be decided in Washington or Moscow,’ said Macron in an address to France.
The UK and France are coordinating European efforts to support Ukraine after a dramatic breakdown in relations between Donald Trump and Zelenskyy.
The CIA director has confirmed that the US has "paused" intelligence-sharing with Ukraine.
Updated 5 Mar
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US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine
5 Mar
Zelenskyy 'ready to sign' US minerals deal and wants to 'make things right' with Trump
4 Mar
US suspends military aid for Ukraine, days after Oval Office blowup between Trump and Zelenskyy
4 Mar
tariff threat
Trump grants one-month exemption for US carmakers from tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
5 Mar
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Gaza
US confirms direct talks with Hamas, with Israel 'consulted on the matter'
5 Mar
4.9k
Thales Plant
'Europe must be self-reliant': Taoiseach and O'Neill 'disagree' over Belfast missile deal
5 Mar
11.3k
tech layoffs
Government informed of up to 300 job losses at TikTok’s Irish operations
5 Mar
13.1k
31
War in Ukraine
Macron says price of peace 'cannot be the collapse of Ukraine' amid 'real' Russian threat to Europe
The French president also warned that Europe must be prepared for the US “not to be at our side” going forward.
5 Mar
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RELATED
Macron and Starmer may accompany Zelenskyy in fresh visit to White House, says French government
5 Mar
US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine
5 Mar
Zelenskyy 'ready to sign' US minerals deal and wants to 'make things right' with Trump
4 Mar
Ireland-UK summit
Ireland is 'open to any invitation' to assist in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine - Martin
Taoiseach Micheál Martin was asked if Ireland would support the UK and France’s peace coalition for Ukraine.
Taoiseach meeting Starmer in Liverpool ahead of first Ireland-UK summit this week.
Ireland will not take part in a 'deterrent force', but will support peacekeeping efforts.
Micheál Martin not seeking 'advice' from UK PM on Oval Office visit next week.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
reports from Liverpool
Updated 5 Mar
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Student Accommodation
Thousands of beds used to accommodate Ukrainians fleeing war to be freed up for students
5 Mar
23.5k
Exchequer
Tax receipts of €13.5 billion collected in first two months of the year, up 12% on 2024 figures
5 Mar
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