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# Immigration

Nigel Farage says top EU negotiator 'clearly doesn't understand Brexit'

Farage criticised Michel Barnier after their meeting today.

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Jan 8th 2018, 7:36 PM

# vanilla skies

Boom times have made Madagascar the centre of the global vanilla trade - but it's not necessarily all a good thing

The country’s limited infrastructure has struggled to cope with the rise in crime that has gone hand-in-hand with demand for the spice.

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Aug 26th 2017, 7:15 AM

# Brexit

Varadkar tells US TV he's 'confused and puzzled' by Britain's trading plans

The Taoiseach also shared his thoughts on Donald Trump.

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Aug 22nd 2017, 7:43 AM

# Trudeau love

Varadkar marches in Montreal Pride Parade alongside Justin Trudeau

The Taoiseach is on a three-day visit to Canada.

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Aug 20th 2017, 6:44 PM

# constructive ambiguity

EU negotiator calls UK's Brexit plan 'a fantasy'

Britain wants “a highly streamlined customs arrangement” with the EU.

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Aug 15th 2017, 2:40 PM

# Planning ahead

UK to release its key Brexit policy papers 'in a few weeks'

Meanwhile, just 3% of Irish exporters have a Brexit plan in place, according to a new survey.

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Aug 7th 2017, 5:48 PM

# NBA

LeBron James was reportedly 'devastated' after hearing Kyrie Irving asked to be traded

It’s not you, LeBron, it’s Kyrie.

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Jul 23rd 2017, 9:32 AM

# Good relations

'A herculean accomplishment': Trump administration congratulates itself over China trade deal

Relations between the two governments have been warmer than expected since Trump took over the presidency.

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May 12th 2017, 10:52 AM

# Nafta

Trump agrees to re-negotiate 'disastrous' NAFTA trade deal

The announcement came after reports in US media that Trump was considering giving formal notice of pulling the United States out.

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Apr 27th 2017, 10:20 AM

# not on the same page

Trump finally set to meet Xi Jinping after Twitter rants about China

Trump and his Chinese counterpart will have a lot to talk about.

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Apr 6th 2017, 7:15 AM

# bayin oils

The Irish couple and Asian entrepreneur forging a trading path with Myanmar

And they want the government to encourage others to do the same.

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Apr 1st 2017, 12:00 PM

# Policy

Brexit Day – here's what Irish businesses need to know

Companies here will be hoping that there is minimal disruption.

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Mar 29th 2017, 2:45 PM

# Border

Bertie Ahern says Ireland isn't 'mad enough' to leave the EU

“The whole border issue is a nightmare for us,” the former Taoiseach said.

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Mar 10th 2017, 9:09 PM

# failed coup

Theresa May signs €117m fighter jet deal with Turkey

The British Prime Minister is seeking to boost trade with the country post-Brexit.

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Jan 28th 2017, 3:21 PM

Voices

The big Brexit question: 'Should we side with the UK or the EU?'

The outcome of Brexit will likely leave both parties poorer, writes Kevin Cunningham.

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Nov 1st 2016, 8:30 PM

# factcheck

FactCheck: Is Ireland actually the world's "most globalised" country?

FactCheck looks into a claim that has been doing the rounds online in recent days.

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Aug 30th 2016, 8:03 PM

# Exports

Britain is not Ireland's most lucrative EU trading partner - Belgium is

Exports to Britain in 2015 accounted for €13.7 billion but the Belgian market was worth €14.5 billion.

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Jul 11th 2016, 6:15 AM

Voices

The Debate Room: Should we be afraid of the trade deal the EU and US are cooking up?

What is the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and what does it mean to you? We asked two experts with different viewpoints what is at play here.

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May 17th 2016, 8:00 AM

# Policy

Your crash course in... The US-EU trade deal, aka TTIP

Here are the key points you need to know about the three-year long negotiations.

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May 7th 2016, 8:30 AM

Voices

The yawn-inducing name of this EU-US trade deal is what makes it so dangerous

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership covers a wide range of policy areas that will impact on your life, writes David Lundy

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Jan 18th 2016, 5:00 PM

# very dangerous men

Here's how the two most infamous drug barons in history compare with each other

Colombia’s Pablo Escobar and Mexico’s Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman proved to be a law unto themselves.

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Nov 8th 2015, 9:15 AM

# damnation

'You can't stand with your finger in the dam': Bruton gives his 2c on TTIP

This is what the Jobs Minister had to say about a EU-US free-trade deal today.

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Jun 23rd 2015, 4:25 PM

Voices

A victory for people power: we have postponed the controversial TTIP vote

The vote on the deal was called off at the last minute after MEPs were put under tremendous pressure from their constituents.

Jun 11th 2015, 8:00 PM

Voices

We believe fears about the TTIP are unfounded – we need to break down barriers to business

Much of the focus about the trade deal has been on big business, but little attention has been paid to SMEs and how they would benefit from it.

Jun 11th 2015, 5:30 PM

Voices

Corporations could start suing governments for ‘barriers’ to profit – will you accept this?

Some of those ‘barriers’ could include labour rights, food safety rules, regulations on the use of toxic chemicals, digital privacy laws and even new banking safeguards.

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Jun 7th 2015, 8:45 AM

# squaring off

Feta cheese is causing a real beef between Greece and Canada

The Greeks don’t think an EU trade deal does enough for their cheese.

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May 6th 2015, 6:57 PM

Voices

Think Ireland getting sued by a tobacco company is odd? Then worry about this EU-US trade deal...

It may not have a catchy name but we need to pay attention the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership – it poses huge ramifications for Ireland.

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Apr 30th 2015, 8:00 PM

# grow your own

A glass-covered chocolate growing factory in London is feeding global demand

Well cocoa, not chocolate. But still, yum.

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Feb 23rd 2015, 3:30 PM

# credit check

These Trinity students think they may have solved the Bitcoin problem

Critics say that the digital currency lacks transparency – and a group of students have been trying to fix that.

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Feb 3rd 2015, 11:39 AM

# fizzy orange

Ireland sends loads of fizzy drink concentrate to Iran

Enterprise Ireland has decided to organise a visit to the country next year.

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Dec 23rd 2014, 7:30 AM

Voices

Column: What you should know about hushed negotiations taking place between the EU and US

One of the largest free trade agreements to be negotiated in recent times is provoking serious concerns among civil groups.

Dec 14th 2014, 8:45 AM

Voices

Opinion: Of all the member states, Ireland would be the most affected if the UK opted to leave the EU

What is the likelihood of the UK leaving the European Union… and what would it mean for Ireland if it did?

Dec 11th 2014, 8:00 PM

# Trade Surplus

Goods exports are up more than €400 million on last year

The figures for August show increases in exports of organic chemicals and pharmaceutical products but a fall for dairy products and birds’ eggs.

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Oct 15th 2014, 2:11 PM

# Trade

Ireland should see 'trade opportunities, not threats' in a devolved Scotland

Scotland will be given more control over its own economic policies.

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Sep 19th 2014, 9:13 AM

Voices

Aaron McKenna: We should aim to do less, not more, trade with Russia

We shouldn’t be focused on Vladimir Putin’s bullyboy ban on many EU foods – we should be making ties with ambitious countries that share our values.

Aug 16th 2014, 8:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Ireland switch time zones?

A new piece of law being considered would allow Ireland to move the clocks forward by an hour. Should we do it?

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Jul 26th 2014, 10:25 AM

# Foreign Affairs meeting

The EU plans to impose sanctions on more Russians

The extent of the measures will be announced on Thursday.

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Jul 22nd 2014, 9:47 PM

# Mission Profitable

How much did trade missions cost Ireland in 2013?

This much.

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Jul 19th 2014, 7:15 AM

# ship shape

Trading up: Ireland exported €1bn more in a month compared to last year

Pharmaceuticals remain the backbone of the country’s exports.

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Jul 14th 2014, 1:38 PM

# TTIP

Top chef says Ireland must not allow GM foods to be sold here

Kevin Thornton has warned that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership could lead to the introduction of genetically-modified foods here. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland said that GM foods are safe to eat.

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Jul 14th 2014, 11:08 AM