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Politics
the big breakfast
US vice president JD Vance urged to visit Ireland by Taoiseach during Washington DC breakfast
When in America
Taoiseach quizzed on negative Irish media coverage of US relations during Fox News interview
visiting ukraine
It turns out Sean Penn had a pretty good excuse for not showing up to collect his Oscar
ireland funds
Enda Kenny says we can't let St Patrick's Day White House visit 'slip from our hands'
Micheál Martin heads to the White House today to meet with Donald Trump.
Rugby
Formal garda complaints to be made over three Irish accounts linked to racist abuse of Edogbo
One suspected account holder is believed to be a member of an Irish rugby club.
Monday
16 Mar
white house visit
Taoiseach 'looking forward' to meeting Trump but don't expect Martin to rock the boat
Micheál Martin said he is looking forward to his meeting with the US president.
St Patrick's Day
Tánaiste says Conor McGregor 'the very worst of us' amid reports MMA fighter is in Washington
fuel costs
Martin says cost-of-living measures are being considered, but he's wary of 'raising expectations'
EU Navy Solution
Taoiseach says Ireland won’t be getting involved in Trump plan to secure Strait of Hormuz
Any ships used would need anti-aircraft capability as a pre-requisite for joining, which would rule out Ireland as a partner.
DC BLACKTIE BASH
No Covid…no Burkes? Taoiseach will be hoping for low-key Ireland Funds dinner for once
There’s been a running joke that the Ireland Funds dinner has been somewhat jinxed.
St Patrick's Day
President Connolly says war must never be normalised in her first St Patrick’s Day address
Sunday
15 Mar
st patrick's day parade
Taoiseach says Trump has standing invite to visit Ireland as he walks in Philadelphia parade
The Candidate
The government can't keep ignoring fuel prices
How much more evidence do they need that this isn’t going to blow over?
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Immigration
Taoiseach says no fears conveyed that ICE agents will swoop on St Patrick’s Day festivities
Helen McEntee
'No reason to believe' Irish airspace being used by US as part of war on Iran, Minister says
shamrock shakes
Leo, Enda and Bertie: The Irish blueprints for the Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day dilemma
From Gaza to jobs, the Taoiseach must decide whether to risk it or play it safe during the high-stakes Oval Office meeting.
bull-headed
Strong cultural forces cloud the debate on one-off rural homes, but the critics have a point
petrol and diesel
Taoiseach hints at fuel tax cuts but rules out any change to carbon tax
The carbon tax is a “very important” tax that allows the government to expand supports, says Micheál Martin.
The Morning Lead
'People are keying cars and letting air out of tyres': The war over parking in new estates
Inadequate public transport coupled with government policy to reduce car spaces has led to war among neighbours in many of Ireland’s newest housing estates.
Saturday
14 Mar
flashpoint central
Drones, snubs, racial politics and felines: this Oscars has a host of possible controversies
What controversies might we be talking about on Monday morning?
St Patrick's visit
Taoiseach says he will articulate 'the need for peace' in Oval Office meeting with Trump
Middle East
Oil exports from Iran's Kharg island continuing as normal after US bombs, Iranian official says
Artificial Intelligence
‘Potential benefits but great risks’: Healthcare unions express concern over new HSE AI policy
The Explainer
What is it actually like inside the White House on St Patrick's Day?
And how do you navigate that chaotic press scrum in the Oval Office? Our Political Editor Christina Finn shares her insights.
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I'm leaving on jet plane
Martin jets to US on new government plane as annual St Patrick's exodus under way
The ‘Rocky Steps’, Trump and the White House – they’re all on the Taoiseach’s agenda in the coming days.
Friday
13 Mar
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