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Donegal minister welcomes the suspension of tariffs

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue and the Minister for State Martin Heydon TD, have welcomed the announcement by both the EU Commission and the Office of the United States Trade Representative of a ...

06 Mar 2021 at 14:00

National News

Taoiseach defends ‘brief’ trip to US

The Taoiseach has hit back at criticism of his curtailed two-day trip to Washington DC. The initial schedule for the trip included a large reception for hundreds of guests in the White House’s Rose Garden to mark the centenary of diplomatic ...

11 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Other Sport

Washington's NFL team reveal new name two years after dropping Redskins identity

The Washington Football Team have been renamed as the Washington Commanders, the NFL franchise have announced. The team was previously known as the Redskins but that was dropped in July 2020 after reviewing the team’s name, which has long ...

02 Feb 2022 at 16:15

Varadkar says Ireland has to work harder to shape EU agenda post-Brexit

National News

Varadkar hails ‘resilient’ Irish economy in speech to US business group

Leo Varadkar has said Ireland has to “work harder” to shape the EU’s economic agenda post-Brexit. The Irish premier told those gathered at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC that Ireland was a “home away from home” for many US ...

15 Mar 2023 at 21:05

National News

Leo Varadkar denies softening language on Gaza during US trip

The Irish premier has denied softening his language on Gaza throughout his week-long series of engagements in the US. Leo Varadkar has said he will use the special platform of St Patrick’s Day to press US President Joe Biden to back a ...

14 Mar 2024 at 17:20

Trump win will not trigger exodus of US companies from Ireland, says Harris

National News

Trump win will not encourage US companies to leave Ireland, says Harris

Donald Trump’s election has increased the risk of a transatlantic trade shock but is not likely to trigger an exodus of US companies from Ireland, the Taoiseach has said. Simon Harris said his Government’s decision to set aside ...

07 Nov 2024 at 15:48

Northern Ireland

Varadkar: Sinn Fein-led government ‘a high risk’, but powers limited at Stormont

A Sinn Fein-led government south of the border would pose “a very high risk”, but the party’s powers are limited at Stormont’s institutions, Leo Varadkar has said. The Irish premier was speaking about his warnings that a Sinn ...

17 Mar 2024 at 20:49

National News

Northern Ireland Secretary to meet with US leaders ahead of 25th GFA anniversary

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris will meet political and business stakeholders during a visit to the US. Mr Heaton-Harris is leaving on Sunday for the five-day trip to Washington, Boston and New York during ...

22 Jan 2023 at 10:20

National News

Taoiseach to meet President Biden at the White House

Simon Harris has accepted an invitation to meet US President Joe Biden at the White House in October. Following the meeting, the Taoiseach and Mr Biden will both speak at an event to mark the centenary of bilateral ...

25 Sept 2024 at 00:01

National News

Minister announces partnership with historical institutions of Washington

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a partnership with Washington’s historical institutions to uncover and tell stories of shared history. During a visit to the Library of Congress in the US capital, ...

15 Mar 2025 at 11:34

Northern Ireland

Michelle O’Neill ‘could not live’ with decision to go to US after Gaza comments

Michelle O’Neill said she could not live with a decision to travel to Washington DC while the US administration was “threatening to annex and steal” the land of the Palestinian people. The Northern Ireland ...

21 Feb 2025 at 20:04

Northern Ireland

US multinationals in Ireland for ‘long haul’, says Martin ahead of Trump talks

Irish premier Micheal Martin has insisted US multinationals who have invested in Ireland are committed to working in the country for the “long haul”. The Taoiseach was commenting ahead of his ...

11 Mar 2025 at 16:15

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