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Lebanese ministers offer ‘assurance’ to Harris over Irish soldier death

Ireland’s deputy premier raised the case of Private Sean Rooney in a meeting with ministers ahead of a visit to troops currently serving in Lebanon.

Evening Standard

Ireland increases aid to Lebanon

Ireland will double its local community funding in Lebanon, the country’s deputy premier has announced.

Evening Standard

Opposition leaders declare no confidence in Dail speaker

Verona Murphy faced criticism for her handling of an acrimonious sitting on Tuesday when contentious changes to speaking rights were voted through.

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Deputy premier calls for ‘restoration of decorum’ in Irish parliament

Opposition leaders are to meet on Wednesday morning after the Dail was disrupted amid a row on speaking time changes.

Evening Standard

Irish deputy premier to reaffirm ‘unwavering commitment’ to UN Lebanon mission

Simon Harris is visiting Lebanon this week against a backdrop of heightened tensions with Israel.

The Independent UK

Harris discussed Irish surplus with US critic who got figure wrong – spokesman

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris held a late-night call with US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick.

Evening Standard

Delay in trial over peacekeeper’s death in Lebanon ‘not acceptable’ – Harris

The Tanaiste is to visit Irish peacekeeping troops in the country.

Evening Standard

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Harris holds call with ‘tax scam’ critic in US administration

Ireland’s deputy premier has held a phone call with the US Secretary of Commerce.

The Independent UK

Ireland’s deputy premier to highlight memory of peacekeeper during Lebanon trip

Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris will highlight Private Sean Rooney who was killed in the region in 2022.

Evening Standard

Ireland’s deputy premier describes ‘travel chaos’ amid Heathrow disruption

The Dublin – Heathrow route, the second busiest air route in Europe, was severely impacted.

Evening Standard

Further US tariffs ‘highly likely’, Irish deputy premier warns

Simon Harris convened a sitting of the Irish Government’s Trade Forum on Friday which was focused on the potential impact of the tariffs.

Evening Standard

Trade war risks increased prices, slower growth and jobs impact, minister warns

Paschal Donohoe was speaking following the publication of a report on the potential impact of tariffs.

Evening Standard

‘Makes sense’ to review EU tariff list, Harris says

It ‘makes sense’ for the European Union to review the rationale behind proposed countermeasures for US tariffs, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.

Evening Standard

Why MMA fighter Conor McGregor is being slammed for his meeting with Trump

The controversial fighter ‘doesn’t speak for Ireland’

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Evening Standard

Conor McGregor ‘does not speak for Ireland’, says Harris after White House visit

The MMA fighter criticised the Irish government’s stance on immigration issues as he spoke to reporters in the West Wing.

The Independent UK

Meeting with Jewish leaders still going ahead, Irish premier says

Micheal Martin said he wanted to make sure that there was no misrepresentation of Ireland’s position on Israel.

The Guardian - UK

Taoiseach must tread carefully amid tensions before Trump meeting

Defence, the Palestinians and Irish-American trade will all be on the agenda as Micheál Martin heads to Washington

Evening Standard

US department refuses to clarify ‘trade imbalance’ call

Minister Simon Harris appeared to contradict a claim that the trade imbalance was discussed with secretary of state Marco Rubio.

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Ireland not at point of dropping case on Legacy Act, Harris says

Ireland is still not at the point of dropping its interstate case against the UK over the contentious Legacy Act, the Irish deputy premier has said.

The Independent UK

Starmer to meet Taoiseach in Liverpool

The Prime Minister will meet with the Irish premier in Liverpool this evening for the first of a series of annual UK-Ireland summits.

Evening Standard

Suspension of US support for Ukraine a ‘serious setback’, says Taoiseach

The Irish Cabinet is to sign off on 100 million euro in increased aid for Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Israel blocking Gaza aid risks lives – Tanaiste

Simon Harris said he was concerned that the situation could lead to Irish aid stocks in Jordan not being able to reach their destination.

Evening Standard

Gulf has emerged between US and Europe on Ukraine, Irish deputy premier says

Simon Harris also said he will bring a proposal for 100 million euro in financial assistance for non-lethal military support for Ukraine to Cabinet.

Evening Standard

Oval Office confrontation extraordinary and unsettling – Irish premier Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he believes Europe will continue to stand with Ukraine, but added that it also has to keep engaging with the US.

The Independent UK

Harris reiterates support for Omagh public inquiry in Benn meeting

The Tanaiste met with Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn in Dublin on Wednesday evening.

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