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2025
FactCheckDebunked: Project Ireland 2040 isn't a plan 'to flood the country with nearly 2m extra people’
BrusselsSeveral people arrested in Brussels following raids over alleged corruption within European Parliament
On The Journalstolen companies
'Taking back what was stolen': How Trump is selling yesterday's Oval Office meeting to his followers
Clips posted to social media by Micheál Martin meanwhile focused on him telling the US president that trade is a ‘two-way street’.
On The Journalwhite house visit
'Trump ranted as Martin sat awkwardly next to him': What the world is saying about the US visit
On The Journalhigh level talks
G7 nations to meet in Canada with Putin's next move on Ukraine ceasefire looming large
US Visit
Martin's big outing was all laughs and smiles - but Irish public may not have found it as funny
Some will feel the Taoiseach was too deferential – others will argue that getting in and out without any major incident is all we could have asked for.
Green Day
The Taoiseach invited Trump and Vance to visit as Washington celebrated Ireland
The Taoiseach wrapped up his St Patrick’s engagements with the shamrock ceremony tonight.
On The JournalHousing Crisis
Number of houses and apartments granted planning permission fell 21% last year compared to 2023
Oval OfficeTaoiseach won't be drawn on Trump claim that Ireland has 'pharmaceutical industry in its grip'
On The JournalBurkes in Washington
Enoch Burke's family protest outside White House ahead of shamrock ceremony
On The JournalMichael in America
10 things we learned from the Taoiseach's 50-minute tête-à-tête with Donald Trump
Ireland’s housing crisis, big pharma, Conor McGregor and Rosie O’Donnell raised in Oval Office chats with Micheál Martin.
Taoiseach in the OvalLaughter in the White House as Trump says the Irish housing crisis is a 'good problem to have'
Not all RosieTrump praises Conor McGregor but says Taoiseach ‘better off not knowing’ Rosie O’Donnell
trade war
EU and Canada announce retaliations against US as Trump's metal tariffs take effect
Steep US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports took effect overnight.
Micheál in America
Taoiseach invites JD Vance back to Ireland as 'sock diplomacy' discussed over breakfast
Vance showed attendees at this morning’s breakfast that he was wearing Irish-themed socks.
On The JournalInternet down
State runs major 'Zero Day' exercise to test how Ireland would deal with total loss of internet
The scenario, losely mirroring the plot of the recent Netflix drama Zero Day, was a concerted cyber attack with the loss of multiple undersea cables.
Scottish National PartyFormer Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces retirement from politics
St Patrick's Day
‘Gaza is not the hill to die on’: Sean Spicer’s advice for Taoiseach ahead of Trump meeting today
Spicer also said there is “no question about it” that Trump is going to follow through with tariffs on the EU.
migration pactEuropean Commission proposal to increase migrant deportations condemned as 'new low' for the EU
On The JournalUnited States
Trump buys 'brand new Tesla' to show support for Elon Musk after shares plunge
On The JournalAnalysis
Trump liable to say anything - but Taoiseach should worry about the media's questions too
Our political editor explains what it’s really like in the Oval Office.
On The JournalMicheal in Texas
Taoiseach's game plan if Occupied Territories Bill raised in Oval Office: 'We'll manage that'
St Patrick's DayTaoiseach says people 'free to travel' as Enoch Burke's family spotted on plane to Washington DC
On The JournalMichelle Keane
Election candidate who claimed ballots were taken from boxes fails to have case heard in High Court
Strasbourg
MEPs welcome Brussels' €800bn defence plan - and say it's only a first step
Ursula von der Leyen said a “surge” in EU defence spending is needed.
Irish WaterExcess water usage charges 'not being considered at this time’, Department of Housing says
PhilippinesFormer Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant for crimes against humanity
Peace Talks
Ukraine to present US with Russia ceasefire plan as high-level talks begin in Saudi Arabia
The meeting between Ukrainian and US officials will be the most senior since Donald Trump berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.
On The Journaltrade war
Relations between Canada and the US have not been this bad since the 19th century
ConcernTaoiseach says government can’t ‘make up shortfall’ following Concern job losses due to USAID cut
