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Irish premier defends decision not to ban services from Israeli settlements

Micheal Martin said he has sought further legal advice from the Attorney General Rossa Fanning.

Evening Standard

Irish citizens evacuated from Israel after US strikes Iran nuclear facilities

Ireland’s deputy premier said he spoke to a ‘really angry’ Iranian foreign minister on Sunday.

Evening Standard

US strikes on Iran an ‘extraordinarily dangerous escalation’ – Irish minister

A ‘very small’ number of Irish citizens, many dual nationals, are seeking an evacuation, Simon Harris said.

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EU review ‘paints grim picture’ of Israel’s actions in Gaza, Irish premier says

EU countries including Ireland had called for an agreement with Israel to be reviewed to see if human rights clauses had been breached.

Evening Standard

Leaders on both sides of the border urge completion of Casement Park

A UK Government pledge of £50 million for the development of the west Belfast GAA stadium was included in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review.

Evening Standard

Irish leaders call for ‘immediate de-escalation’ between Iran and Israel

Irish premier Micheal Martin said ‘dialogue is the way to resolve the nuclear issue in terms of Iran’.

Evening Standard

Micheal Martin’s constituency office in Co Cork vandalised

A spokesperson for the Taoiseach confirmed the latest attack, adding that personal threats have also been sent to the office.

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Leaders share healthcare and efficiency hopes for AI at British-Irish Council

Irish premier Micheal Martin said he had a ‘glass half full’ approach to AI, but said it will change the nature of work.

Evening Standard

Benn defends collaboration with Irish Government over legacy issues

The DUP’s Gavin Robinson dubbed the Northern Ireland Secretary ‘foolish and hapless’ over his approach to dealing with the legacy of the Troubles.

Evening Standard

Irish citizens advised against travel to Israel after airstrikes on Iran

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris said further escalation would risk ‘regional spillover’.

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British-Irish Council to be held in Co Down

Representatives of the British and Irish Governments will meet in Co Down on Friday to discuss latest political developments across the islands.

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Irish premier welcomes that mother of peacekeeper killed in Lebanon can sue UN

Sean Rooney, 24, from Newtowncunningham in Co Donegal, was killed on December 14 2022.

Evening Standard

Irish peacekeepers ‘safe and well’ after shots fired close to patrol in Lebanon

Irish premier Micheal Martin said the firing of rounds in the vicinity of UNIFIL positions in Lebanon is ‘completely unacceptable’.

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Irish leaders defend stance on Palestine and accuse Israel of genocide

‘It is genocide,’ Tanaiste Simon Harris said during a heated debate in the Dail on Thursday.

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Irish Government to draft Bill to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris received Cabinet approval to draft the law on Tuesday.

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EU engaging ‘sensibly’ with US administration following tariff threat – Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he believes the US is anxious to reach a deal on trade with the EU.

Evening Standard

EU trade chief calls for ‘mutual respect’ after Trump tariff threats

The US president threatened to slap 50% tariffs on all EU goods sent to the United States.

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Martin warns over prospect of ‘extremely disruptive’ 50% US tariff on EU goods

Ireland’s premier said the announcement from US President Donald Trump came as a “surprise”.

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Teenager who died in Buncrana tragedy remembered for charisma and warmth

A funeral service took place for Emmanuel Familola in the Co Donegal town on Saturday morning.

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Immediate action needed to prevent people starving to death in Gaza, Martin says

‘Israel must refrain from further military operations in Gaza and lift a blockade on humanitarian aid into the region’.

Evening Standard

Higgins leads congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland

Irish premier Micheal Martin and Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill have also congratulated the new pontiff.

The Independent UK

New Pope has best wishes of all Irish people – Taoiseach

Political leaders in Ireland have been passing on congratulations at the new Pope was elected in Rome.

The Independent UK

Israeli aid blockade on Gaza clearly a ‘war crime’, says Taoiseach

Micheal Martin also said any plan involving a permanent Israeli occupation of the region was “wholly unacceptable”.

The Independent UK

Taoiseach calls on Kneecap to ‘urgently clarify’ views amid concern clips furore

Micheal Martin said comments around the safety and security of people was a ‘different issue’ to artistic free speech.

Evening Standard

Pope Francis remains ‘an incredible source of hope’, Irish president says

Political leaders across the island of Ireland have reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis after attending his funeral on Saturday.

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