The US and EU are trying to strike a deal, but if they do not the economy faces significant risks

Taoiseach promising to examine child poverty issue but action is essential

President Donald Trump headed back to Washington, amid speculation of direct US action against Iran

While the return of funds to the exchequer is welcome, the total cost of the financial collapse is incalculable

Perhaps the strongest case of the protesters is the lethargy of the Coalition in its early months on this vital issue

Protests are growing across southern Europe, driven in part by the scale of short-term lettings

There can be no assumption that the tax boom will continue - a focus on spending control and value for money will be essential

The assassination of a senior politician and her husband reflects a culture which legitimises gun violence

Communities in Tallaght, Glasnevin and beyond will soon hear the distinctive buzz overhead if planning applications are successful

Binyamin Netanyahu’s willingness to escalate should concern the international community

The stand-off shows how supply chains can be weaponised in trade disputes, often with a more painful impact than the imposition of tariffs

Budget policy needs to return to a more traditional approach and away from expensive emergency measures

The talks hinge on whether Iran can continue its nuclear enrichment programme or must close it down

AI is not just a technological leap. It is a societal transformation.

The ESRI concludes that, of all the policy options available, a second, means-tested child benefit payment would be the most cost-effective way to achieve substantial reductions

Doing nothing was not an option, but to increase supply the Government has more work to do

The latest report from the budget watchdog calls for greater control of spending, with uncertainties lying ahead

The wealthy state’s capacity to fight back has yet to be tested - it will be an important marker

Ireland needs to reconsider its whole system of care for vulnerable older adults in need of longer-term care

Every effort must be made to build up the domestic economy through longer-term investment

A poll this week showed support for the country in western Europe at its lowest ever level

The idea is a good one if executed well, offering greater flexibility for families

This is a multi-faceted problem and there is no single, or easy, solution

The plan poses challenges at a time when the government faces problems balancing its budget

The country’s new president promises a pragmatic foreign p

The rapid fall in ECB interest rates since they peaked at 4 per cent also means there may not be much further to go

The exam needs ongoing reform if Ireland is to deliver education to the highest international standards

The Netherlands, like much of Europe, faces a fracturing political landscape

Political gridlock is now in prospect in a divided country, with significant implications for the EU

Early tests of 2022 legislation have found some breaches - pursuing these has sent an important signal

Brussels has held off from responding to the US president’s import duties so far - but may not do so for much longer

Proposed EU-wide stress tests of the funds sector are welcome in order to judge the extent of risk in this area

The Minister needs to make clear the powers and responsibilities of the new activation office

His brief, brash time in government offers a lesson in the costs of mistaking disruption for leadership

The administration has accused the court of a “judicial coup” - but the judges found clearly that the president exceeded his powers

The implications of reduced flying operations for Garda and Air ambulance operations as well as the security of the State means action is required

The days when minimal incremental reductions in emissions can be spun as progress are over

. Critics argue the system sometimes prioritises the presumption of innocence over public safety

State intervention is already enormous, but if the core issues are not solved, then spending will not achieve the desired results

precarity and low incomes are a reality of life for many professional artists

The body which controls hospital services for children in the Dublin region is part of an opaque structure, with no adequate accountability

The US president has criticised Vladimir Putin for the weekend attacks, but Europe worries about what will happen next

The Government has an opportunity to make progress but it can’t just continue doing the same things

The deployment of German troops in Lithuania is another sign of how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is changing Europe

The US president has again upped the ante, even if the prospect of ongoing 50% tariffs looks remote

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Israel’s allies may finally be saying to it that its war on Gaza has gone too far, but they have yet to put effective pressure on Binyamin Netanyahu

The goal is to get average waiting times to 10 weeks by September, but it will not be easily achieved

With long waiting lists and many organisations providing services facing difficulties, delivering on commitments will not be easy

Monday’s agreement underpins the Windsor Framework and should ease trade with Britain - it should be welcomed by all sides in the Assembly