Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris, is set to propose an additional €100 million in financial aid to Ukraine at the upcoming Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. This funding is earmarked for non-lethal military support, encompassing items such as armored vehicles, demining equipment, and cyber protection measures. Harris emphasized that this initiative aligns with Ireland’s commitment to bolster Ukraine’s …
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that when he meets US President Donald Trump in Washington next month, he intends to highlight the potential harm tariffs could inflict on Ireland’s small and highly open economy. While speaking with reporters in Dublin, Martin outlined his plan to present Ireland’s perspective on trade and economic matters directly to Trump at the White House …
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin held a “very warm” and “very good” meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Shannon Airport during a brief stopover en route to the United States for discussions with President Donald Trump. President Zelensky expressed gratitude for Ireland’s ongoing support to Ukraine. The leaders emphasized the necessity of a “sustainable, comprehensive, and durable” peace agreement, achievable only …
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The Irish government is now facing a pressing question—how much of the unexpected Apple tax windfall should be allocated to national defense? This debate has gained urgency due to the shifting global security landscape, particularly in the wake of the war in Ukraine and the radically different approach to international affairs under the new U.S. administration led by President Donald …
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Poland officially commenced its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union with a grand ceremony at Warsaw’s Grand Theatre. The event featured a performance by musicians from the Polish National Opera and was broadcast live on Poland’s national television network, TVP1. Among the attendees were Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and European Council President António Costa. During his …
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