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Mary Lou McDonald warns issue of Irish unity is ‘not going away, you know’

A policy of ‘one more push’ and hoping for an unpopular government in London will achieve nothing, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said.

Evening Standard

Family and political leaders honour David Andrews’ peace and humanitarian legacy

The former Irish foreign affairs minister died aged 91.

Evening Standard

Ireland, as 'honest broker', reckons with the high price of dirty business

Ireland is facing the music over its continued sales of alumina to Russia. The scandal put a damper on the start of the country's EU presidency and raised uncomfortable questions that Dublin has yet to answer.

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Ursula von der Leyen: No one does more for Gaza than EU

The European Commission President said there was a lot of activity by senior EU figures on Israel-Gaza, but no consensus on how to proceed.

Evening Standard

Newsletter: ‘Raging’ Trump turns up the heat ahead of NATO summit

Good morning and welcome to Friday, I’m Mared Gwyn. We wrap up this week with another dispatch from Ireland as it takes on the six-month EU Council Presidency, and a look ahead to next week’s high-stakes NATO summit in Ankara.

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'No cherry-picking': Pressure mounts on Ireland to stop alumina sales to Russia

The scandal over alumina sales to Russia continues to dog Ireland as it takes over the rotating presidency of the EU Council, but Dublin says it will not commit to sanctions until an internal investigation is concluded.

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Don't block Ukraine's path to EU accession, Zelenskyy asks Hungary and Poland

Facing resistance from Hungary and pushback from Poland, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said accession should be based on "rules" rather than "emotions".

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Newsletter: EU enlargement climbs the political agenda

Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: An exclusive on Brussels' planned redistribution of Western Balkans funding, why enlargement dominated the opening of Ireland's EU Council presidency, and a preview of the EU budget conference kicking off in Brussels.

Euronews

Zelensky takes aim at Russian-owned companies in Europe during Dublin address

The Ukrainian president called for fresh European sanctions.

Evening Standard

Volodymyr Zelensky thanks Ireland for support during Dublin Castle address

The Ukrainian president addressed the opening ceremony of Ireland’s EU presidency on Wednesday afternoon.

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Zelensky lands in Dublin ahead of Ireland’s EU presidency opening ceremony

Meetings with Mr Zelensky are also due to take place after he attends the formal opening ceremony.

Evening Standard

EU must keep promises on Ukraine accession talks, says Zelenskyy, as Ireland takes presidency – as it happened

Ukrainian leader among guests in Dublin as Micheál Martin says ‘we will stand unswervingly by your people’

The Guardian - UK

‘Momentum building’ for EU ban on children’s social media use, says Taoiseach

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola said there is a ‘huge need for something to be done for our kids online’.

Evening Standard

Jeffrey Donaldson sex crimes were ‘evil and horrific’, Irish premier says

Former DUP leader Donaldson was convicted on Monday at Newry Crown Court on 18 sex offences.

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Keir Starmer had ‘significant role’ in UK-Ireland reset, Taoiseach says

Taoiseach Micheál Martin conveyed his ‘best wishes’ to Sir Keir following the announcement of his resignation on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

Italian PM Meloni says she was ‘astonished’ by Trump claims that she ‘begged’ him for a photo - as it happened

Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani canceled his planned trip to the US in response to the ‘made up’ remarks

Evening Standard

Irish border is ‘wrong issue’ to focus on after Belfast stabbing – Taoiseach

Micheál Martin emphasised the importance of data sharing and intelligence sharing between Irish and British authorities.

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Irish Government considering social media ban for under-16s

Simon Harris indicated Ireland would follow the European Union in terms of action on the issue.

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‘Middle powers have a choice’: Canada's Carney calls for ‘third path’ beyond US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used a visit to Ireland on Saturday to reinforce his push for closer ties with Europe, arguing that medium-sized nations should work together rather than compete for favour with the United States ahead of next week’s G7 summit.

Evening Standard

Starmer and Martin discuss functioning of Common Travel Area

The two leaders spoke on the phone on Friday.

Evening Standard

Governments to work together to ‘prevent abuse’ of CTA after Belfast stabbing

‘We simply cannot have people coming in either to Ireland or the UK that are dangerous individuals,’ Emma Little-Pengelly said.

Evening Standard

Ireland to focus on Ukraine and protecting children online during EU presidency

Hosting the obligatory six-month term is expected to cost between 165 and 185 million euro, excluding security costs.

Evening Standard

Disorder ‘orchestrated by loyalist and far-right thugs’, McDonald says

Irish premier Micheál Martin said the stabbing attack on Monday was ‘savage’.

Radio France Internationale

Kallas visit puts Ireland’s alumina exports to Russia under EU spotlight

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is in Dublin for talks with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, placing Ireland at the centre of a sharpening European dispute over whether alumina exported from an Irish refinery to Russia is helping to sustain Moscow’s war machine in Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Ireland’s neutrality ‘does not provide immunity’ from threats to Europe – Kallas

The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said now was ‘not the time for complacency’ on defence.

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