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Tariffs
'Ireland was very smart': Trump namechecks Ireland as he pledges tariffs on pharma imports
Unemployment and inflation are forecast to rise under proposed US tariffs against the EU.
Wednesday
26 Mar 2025
ceasefire talks
Zelensky says it's 'too early' to discuss future roles of European militaries in Ukraine
irish peacekeepers
An Israeli drone circled over the Irish base camp in Lebanon monitoring Simon Harris' visit
The Tánaiste Simon Harris was visiting Irish soldiers based in war ravaged south Lebanon today.
United States
EU pledges to 'protect our workers' as Trump announces 25% tariffs on all cars made outside US
Gaza
Netanyahu threatens to seize territory in Gaza as Palestinians continue anti-Hamas protests
It is the second consecutive day that protests against Hamas have taken place in the Gaza Strip.
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As it happened
Under Pressure
Verona Murphy 'fully intends' to continue as Ceann Comhairle as opposition parties draft no confidence motion
The text of the motion states that the Ceann Comhairle “no longer maintains the confidence of all members of Dáil Éireann”.
Murphy said she rejects the "totally unfounded allegations" related to her role in the speaking time row.
Sinn Féin's chief whip Pádraig Mac Lochlainn said Murphy has "tonight and tomorrow to consider her position".
Taoiseach Micheál Martin called the opposition’s attitude to the Ceann Comhairle “extraordinary” and accused Sinn Féin of engaging “in bad faith”.
Motion of no confidence
Verona Murphy says she won't be resigning, so what's next in the Ceann Comhairle row?
Gesture Politics
Michael Lowry says raising two fingers in the Dáil was an 'errant gesture' not meant to offend
Lebanon
Tánaiste expresses ‘concern’ with progress of Sean Rooney case during meeting with Lebanese ministers
Holy Show
Opposition parties to tell Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy they no longer have confidence in her
Executive Order
Trump moves to overhaul US elections, fueling fears voting will become more difficult
buyer's remorse
'Toxic brand': Irish Tesla drivers want you to know they don't all support Trump and Elon Musk
Tuesday
25 Mar 2025
Greenland
JD Vance to join his wife Usha on contentious Greenland visit following Danish PM's criticism
White House
Trump says he will 'look into' Yemen group chat leak but continues to defend security advisor
The US National Security Council said it was looking into how a journalist’s number was added to the chain in the Signal group chat.
dail chaos
Confidence question looms over Ceann Comhairle but government says Murphy faced down intimidation
Further disruptive scenes could be on the cards tomorrow as opposition say this isn’t over yet.
EU Migration and Asylum Pact
Cabinet green-lights cutting of Ukrainian accommodation payment to €600 per month from June
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Mar 25
taken down
Portrait of Donald Trump he branded 'purposefully distorted' removed from Colorado capitol
speaking time row
Dáil adjourned after hours of chaos and shouting
A motion to create a new speaking slot for government backbenchers and independents was carried.
tariff talk
Harris speaks with US commerce secretary Lutnick, who called Ireland his 'favourite tax scam'
Monday
24 Mar 2025
trump administration
White House confirms Defence Secretary accidentally texted journalist US plans to strike Yemen
time of uncertainty
Ireland in a period of 'volatility', says Central Bank boss as US-EU trade war looms
ekrem imamoglu
Turkey detains over 1,100 people since protests sparked by arrest of president Erdogan’s rival
Hold your horses
Take stock of housing policies before easing lending rules for developers, says Central Bank boss
the morning lead
Government row with pharmacy union preventing six-month prescription extensions
A row between the government and the country’s largest pharmacy union is preventing the extension of prescriptions.
Sunday
23 Mar 2025
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