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US stocks drop sharply as EU considers response to Trump tariffs
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there’s no justification for the tariffs and insisted Ireland will ‘weather this storm’.
On The Journalbillion dollar question
Ireland’s potential crisis: Will Trump tariffs make US companies move their intellectual property?
If multinationals have to start paying 20% tariffs on profits they’re shifting to Ireland, they might find it less attractive to move that money here.
On The JournalRafah
Fianna Fáil MEP describes killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza as ‘one of darkest episodes in the war’
Leaders' QuestionsTánaiste calls for 'give and take' from pharmacists to get free HRT scheme delivered
On The Journalthrowback
Trump tariffs may give Northern Ireland a comparative 'benefit' over the Republic
What the hell is going on The numbers on Trump's big tariff board: where did he pull them from and are they accurate?
On The JournalAbout time
Government to begin establishing Oireachtas Committees next week after speaking rights row delay
lgbtq rightsLeo Varadkar: 'Connecting Pride to child protection concerns is the oldest trope in the book'
On The JournalEU response
Von der Leyen hits out at 'chaos and complexity' unleashed by Trump in early hours speech
election pledges
'Won't happen overnight': Foley says introducing €200 monthly childcare will be 'long journey'
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael both committed in last year’s election to reduce the monthly cost of childcare to €200 per child.
Liveblog
Trump hits EU goods with 20% tariff and rails against foreigners 'pillaging' US
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the measures will only serve to hurt people’s livelihoods on both sides of the Atlantic.
On The JournalTrump Tariffs
Explainer: What is a tariff and why has Trump just slapped a 20% one on EU goods?
On The JournalDublin City Council
Fine Gael suspends councillor from party for 18 months for saying US economy ‘ruled by the Jews’
On The JournalIrish language
Conradh na Gaeilge slams DUP legal challenge to Irish language signs in Belfast station
On The JournalImpersonation
Bill to make catfishing a criminal offence could see offenders serve up to five years in prison
On The Journalgarda watchdog
Women arrested at Mothers Against Genocide protest seek legal advice on making GSOC complaint
On The JournalSeanad
Senators propose Israeli arms embargo to block gun exports and transit through Ireland
trade warMary Lou McDonald tells Dáil that counter EU tariffs on the US are not in Ireland's interest
On The JournalSpeaking rights row
Opposition splits as some parties remain seated during Dáil walkout over new questions slot
Irish Economy
Government to go into preparation overdrive in coming days to counter US tariff blowback
Cabinet Committee on Ireland’s economy to meet for the first time to assess US tariff fallout
On The JournalThe Last Word
Opposition were 'juvenile' and 'took a trouncing' during speaking rights row, Michael Lowry says
trump administrationTop Trump advisor used Gmail for official business, adding to security pressures
On The JournalLeinster House
Women at Mothers Against Genocide Leinster House protest 'were strip-searched', Dáil hears
Eleven people in a vigil for the children and mothers of Gaza were arrested yesterday morning outside Leinster House.
Sexual AbuseTaoiseach says he will meet with victims of disgraced surgeon Micheal Shine after long campaign
War in UkraineUkraine and Russia accuse each other of violating US-brokered deal by striking energy sites
On The JournalUS Tariffs
US tariffs: What will happen on Trump's 'Liberation Day'?
The Irish government is bracing for impact tomorrow, as US tariffs of up to 20% on EU nations have been predicted.
On The JournalSpeaking rights row
Verona Murphy wins first-ever Dáil vote of confidence in a Ceann Comhairle by 96 votes to 71
Members of the Opposition allege Murphy failed to act impartially and favoured the Government in her actions last week.
On The JournalUS Tariffs
‘Significant day in history of the world’: Income tax cuts in jeopardy, warns minister
On The JournalLeinster House
'There's no split in Aontú': Tóibín condemns Opposition behaviour despite TD standing with them last week
