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Irish cabinet
Taoiseach refuses to confirm if he was made aware of housing claims report
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said the report was handed to Jack Chambers days before the general election was called in early November last year

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Trump
Conor McGregor responds to Taoiseach’s criticism after White House visit
Irish political leaders said the mixed martial arts fighter does not speak for Ireland as he visited the White House for a St Patrick’s Day meeting with US president Donald Trump

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Donald Trump has found a new weird friend in Conor McGregor. Yes, we should all be worried
S Donald Trump has found a new weird friend in Conor McGregor. Yes, we should all be worried
Summit between a felon and the man found by a jury in a civil rape case to have assaulted a woman shows that wealth and power can buy friends and influence

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Conor McGregor praises Donald Trump's 'inspiring' work rate during Oval Office meeting
Conor McGregor ‘does not speak for Ireland’, says Harris after White House visit
McGregor told reporters in the West Wing that he was going to voice concerns about immigration issues in Ireland when he spoke to US President Trump

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
Taoiseach 'concerned' anti-vaccine sentiment will affect immunisation levels
Micheál Martin warned that "a fad" can emerge 'where people start jumping onto a particular thought process or thread in respect of specific vaccines'

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Michelle O’Neill Washington boycott was a big mistake – Taoiseach
Michelle O’Neill Washington boycott was a big mistake – Taoiseach
Mr Martin said the decision was “not in the best interests of the people of Northern Ireland”

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

UK-Ireland Summit
Ireland would benefit if UK strikes favourable economic deal with US – Taoiseach
Micheál Martin said while it was “early days” regarding the prospect of such a deal, his general view was that anything that benefited the UK economy had a knock-on positive effect for Ireland

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

TOPSHOT-US-IRELAND-POLITICS-DIPLOMACY-TAOISEACH
Trump, the Burkes, and chicken fillet orders: Micheál Martin's week in the US
From SXSW to Washington, the Taoiseach’s US trip was filled with protests, odd questions, and political chaos

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

TOPSHOT-US-IRELAND-POLITICS-DIPLOMACY-TAOISEACH
S Elaine Loughlin: Washington curse strikes again for Micheál Martin
The Burke family caused chaos in Washington, but Trump’s threats to Irish pharma could be the real lasting damage

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
Taoiseach accuses Israel of deliberately undermining Ireland's stance on Gaza
Micheál Martin: 'It's just absurd that you would label someone antisemitic for being in favour of the principles of the UN'

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
Watch: Taoiseach condemns Burke family’s 'regrettable' protest at Washington event
The Burke family disrupted a Washington gala attended by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, protesting Enoch Burke’s imprisonment before being removed by police

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

President Trump Meets With Irish Prime Minister Martin For St. Patrick's Visit
Taoiseach hits back at Sinn Féin's criticism of his reaction to Trump's housing comment
Micheál Martin dismissed the 'over-the-top reaction from Éoin Ó Broin' after Donald Trump joked that Ireland had a housing crisis as it was 'doing so well'

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
Taoiseach: Trump's tariff threat on EU alcohol creates serious difficulties for businesses
Donald Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Meeting with Jewish leaders in US in jeopardy after Taoiseach accused of antisemitism 
Meeting with Jewish leaders in US in jeopardy after Taoiseach accused of antisemitism 
Micheál Martin said he hopes the meeting will still go ahead despite the fact that a number of groups have now cancelled

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Cahirmee horse fair
Ireland could lose pharma tax to US after Trump accusations, experts warn
Predictions that US firms could retain manufacturing plants in Ireland but move profits back to America

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
Trump praises Ireland, but the Taoiseach’s smiles hide a more awkward reality
Trump’s mix of charm and tough talk left the Taoiseach smiling — but beneath the flattery lay trade warnings and tax tensions

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

US-IRELAND-DIPLOMACY-TRUMP-MARTIN
Donald Trump welcomes Taoiseach to White House's East Room for shamrock ceremony
Riverdance star Michael Flatley was among those in attendance for the ceremony, as were TDs Mattie McGrath and James O'Connor

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
Taoiseach criticised for response to Trump's comments on Ireland's housing crisis 
The Irish Examiner asked Donald Trump if he had any advice for Micheál Martin on how the State can build more houses at speed 

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

US-IRELAND-POLITICS-DIPLOMACY-TAOISEACH
Five things we learned from Micheál Martin's Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump
Over the course of 50 minutes, Donald Trump claimed Ireland had taken advantage of the US — but he loves Conor McGregor and Rory McIlroy, writes Political Editor Elaine Loughlin

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

US-IRELAND-POLITICS-DIPLOMACY-TAOISEACH
Terry Prone: Taoiseach exits Oval Office stage left, with a smile. Phew
Micheál Martin's years of experience and a nice mention of Clare County Council's planning prowess gave him a win when it wasn't guaranteed

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
Watch: JD Vance shows off shamrock socks in meeting with Taoiseach 
Mr Vance spoke of how he learned of 'sock diplomacy' while he was a senator 

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
Taoiseach hails Trump’s role in Ukraine peace talks ahead of White House meeting
The Taoiseach on Tuesday paid tribute to Mr Trump’s 'unrelenting focus on peace' after the ceasefire proposal was hammered out with Ukraine

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach says Donald Trump ‘always welcome’ to visit Ireland ahead of White House meeting
Taoiseach says Donald Trump ‘always welcome’ to visit Ireland ahead of White House meeting
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says Donald Trump is "always welcome" in Ireland ahead of his meeting with the US President in Washington

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Enoch Burke at Wilson's Hospital
Enoch Burke’s family travels to Washington ahead of Taoiseach's White House visit
Enoch Burke’s family spotted traveling to Washington, DC, sparking speculation of an Elon Musk invitation amid ongoing legal battles

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
Martin to pitch Trump on ‘two-way street’ of US-Irish investment
Mr Trump will host the Taoiseach in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday as part of the Irish Government’s traditional St Patrick’s programme of overseas engagements

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
50 new jobs for Cork as Taoiseach seeks further US investment
Tricentis, which offers artificial intelligence-led automated software testing tools, revealed plans to expand its footprint in Cork

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Thomas Gould asks to address Dáil after facing fraud allegations
Thomas Gould asks to address Dáil after facing fraud allegations
Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould was quizzed by gardaí investigating an alleged €150,000 business fraud almost a decade ago, but insists he is innocent

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
Taoiseach: 'Very challenging' to get deal for undocumented Irish in US
Micheál Martin's trip to the US will culminate in a meeting with Donald Trump in the White House this week ahead of St Patrick's Day

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

UK-Ireland Summit
Taoiseach to lead charm offensive with reminder of firms' US investment
While in the US, the Taoiseach is expected to seek to remind the Trump administration that Irish-US trade is a mutual relationship

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

APTOPIX Trump Speech
Donald Trump declares March 2025 as Irish American Heritage Month
However, while the proclamation highlights the economic ties and 'long friendship' between Ireland and the US, it notes trade imbalances between the two countries

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

UK-Ireland Summit
Taoiseach calls for stronger UK-Ireland security co-operation amid rising global threats
Taoiseach Micheál Martin emphasizes the need for close UK-Ireland security ties amid growing geopolitical and security challenges

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

NI programme for government
Taoiseach disagrees with O’Neill over Ukraine missiles order comments
Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill told the Stormont Assembly this week that she was “incredulous” at the deal for the Thales plant in east Belfast

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach to discuss Gaza and Ukraine with Trump in White House meeting
Taoiseach to discuss Gaza and Ukraine with Trump in White House meeting
Micheál Martin to raise Ireland’s stance on Gaza and Ukraine while emphasising Irish-US relations during White House visit

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Russian invasion of Ukraine
Suspension of US support for Ukraine a ‘serious setback’, says Taoiseach
Ties between the EU and the US appeared under strain after Mr Trump said security guarantees for Ukraine will be left to Europe

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach: Europe must hold firm on Ukraine amid Trump-Zelenskyy dispute
Taoiseach: Europe must hold firm on Ukraine amid Trump-Zelenskyy dispute
Taoiseach Micheál Martin urges Europe to stay firm in supporting Ukraine after Trump’s tense White House exchange with Zelenskyy

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

The White House
Donald Trump invites Taoiseach to visit White House to mark St Patrick's Day
The invitation is for Wednesday March 12 — the week before St Patrick's Day

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Taoiseach meets with Ukrainian president Zelenskyy at Shannon Airport 
Taoiseach meets with Ukrainian president Zelenskyy at Shannon Airport 
Micheál Martin said he told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ireland is open to helping, including sending peacekeepers to Ukraine

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Ministers agree on need to remove red tape from recruiting therapists into disability services
Ministers agree on need to remove red tape from recruiting therapists into disability services
The new disability unit will be asked to target employment opportunities for people with disabilities, particularly focusing on the public sector

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

The worst is not over for Ukraine, three years on from Russian invasion
The worst is not over for Ukraine, three years on from Russian invasion
Taoiseach among world leaders to meet Volodymyr Zelensky online today — with escalating drone attacks and a recent strike on a nuclear reactor among Ukraine's immediate grave concerns

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Taoiseach reaffirms Ireland’s support for Ukraine during call with Zelenskyy
Taoiseach reaffirms Ireland’s support for Ukraine during call with Zelenskyy
Micheál Martin made the pledge to Mr Zelenskyy in a call with the Ukrainian president

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Dan Wallace remembered as dedicated public servant at Cork funeral
Dan Wallace remembered as dedicated public servant at Cork funeral
Wallace, remembered for his deep commitment to public service and community, was praised as a proud Corkman who never forgot his roots

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

New Leas-Cheann Comhairle reminds TDs not to 'misbehave'
New Leas-Cheann Comhairle reminds TDs not to 'misbehave'
The new Dáil deputy chairman John McGuinness makes an apparent swipe at the Taoiseach in the wake of the 'bréaga' imbroglio

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Taoiseach: Ireland prepared to send Irish peacekeepers to Ukraine 
Taoiseach: Ireland prepared to send Irish peacekeepers to Ukraine 
Defence Forces members could be deployed as part of a peacekeeping force in future if a ceasefire is secured

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
'Utterly immoral': Government criticised for delay to Occupied Territories Bill
Labour’s Duncan Smith and Senator Frances Black criticise the Government for delaying the Occupied Territories Bill

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

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