Hungary’s foreign minister discussed EU sanctions with Russia in leaked audio
Audio includes detail on Hungary’s stance on Russia sanctions
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Helen McEntee to ‘reaffirm Ireland’s support’ for Ukraine during Kyiv visit
Visit by Minister for Foreign Affairs and EU counterparts marks fourth anniversary of the liberation of Bucha from Russian occupation
Five EU governments found to ‘consistently’ dismantle rule of law
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia actively pursue regressive policies, watchdog finds
Minister and commissioner to face criticism at AGSI conference over Garda suspensions
Recent failed investigation over allegations penalty points being illegally ‘squared’ reveals crisis in suspension system, AGSI says
Putting unused medicines in bins, toilets or down the sink is making the planet sick
Improper disposal of pharmaceuticals, often through bins or flushing, leads to contamination of water and soil
EU-Australia trade deal is good for Ireland but only if we tackle competitiveness
Diversifying export markets and supporting SMEs to trade globally is critical to Irish growth
‘Very damning’ - Investigation may prompt EU to look again at alumina sanctions
High risk of material feeding ‘military industrial complex’ amid Ukraine invasion, envoy says
Farmers push for suspension of carbon charges on fertiliser as prices soar due to Iran war
Minister says supply of fertiliser may only be enough to last country’s farmers until mid to late April
Ireland talked tough on Russian sanctions - until it came to one metals plant in Limerick
Aughinish Alumina revelations in The Irish Times came a day after Russia launched a wave of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine
Ireland’s small steps on defence are an Irish solution to an Irish problem
As Emmanuel Macron talks about extending the ‘nuclear umbrella’ across Europe, Ireland remains virtually defenceless and without a clear strategy
Ireland’s neutrality a ‘difficult path’ to follow, senior official says
Department of Defence secretary general Jacqui McCrum spoke at French defence conference
Government to review ‘concerning’ findings of Irish Times Aughinish investigation
Evidence of Limerick-produced alumina entering Russian military supply chain ‘horrific and shocking’, says Labour’s Ivana Bacik
Explainer: What the EU-Australia trade deal means for Ireland
Brussels signs another trade deal Irish farmers oppose
‘In the pocket of US multinationals’: Is Ireland’s standing in Europe falling?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Europe, Australia agree trade deal to boost ties
Security and defence partnership also agreed to facilitate cooperation on crisis management and security challenges.
Trust in AI’s financial acumen reaches almost 40%, neobank survey suggests
Some consumers view artificial intelligence as or more useful than human interaction, says Bunq
Everybody needs good neighbours. Like Ireland and Britain right now
Communique issued after last week’s meeting in Cork revealed depth of growing co-operation since PM entered Downing Street
Government keen to avoid energy supports pushing up inflation, Micheál Martin says
Israel’s military strikes in Lebanon ‘wholly disproportionate’, Micheál Martin says
EU pulls funding for Rwandan force amid murky scramble for gas in Mozambique
French energy company rejects allegation of complicity in war crimes
Iran war: What can EU leaders do about rising energy prices?
Political danger of an inflation spike will focus the minds at Brussels summit on Thursday
Ireland needs to grow up and get serious about its interests
In the infantile recent debate about the Mercosur deal, for example, politicians from all sides fell over each other to criticise an agreement profoundly in Ireland’s interests
Tesco buys €900m of Irish products for export to overseas stores
Group is currently buying €1.6 billion worth of Irish products annually
Trump’s war on Iran could spell the end of the EU
A deep economic crisis, shocking terrorist attacks in EU cities plus an unprecedented wave of refugees would lead to a far-right surge that the EU may not survive
US allies reject Trump call for escorts on Strait of Hormuz
Japan and Australia have no plans to send ship as US president says Nato faces ‘very bad’ future if members fail to assist
Wrights challenges awarding of airport convenience store contract in High Court
DAA awarded undertaking to another company after procurement competition
Is it time for the EU to start talking to Russia after four years of silence?
EU leaders frustrated at being sidelined in Ukraine peace negotiations
Irish-American relations at their most strained since foundation of State
Many Irish Americans backed Trump in 2024, but his more extreme policies have seen relations become strained
Ireland doesn’t have time for wind farm battles
Ella McSweeney: A recent verdict showed climate law can’t fix what politics won’t
About 4,500 woollen scarves at the heart of Ireland’s diplomacy plans for Europe
Plus: Grand Unesco plans for the Border, a ban on vegan liver and a fada where it possibly shouldn’t be in Kildare
US launches new probes into EU and other trade partners
Investigations are precursor to fresh tariffs after previous levies were struck down by the Supreme Court
Uses for fungi mushroom as mycelium’s strengths revealed
Mycelium composites offer a promising future as a leather alternative as well as a substitute for polystyrene
EU should resist Ursula von der Leyen’s foreign-policy power grab
The commission president has often taken positions that have not been agreed by member states
That visit to the White House
Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s St Patrick’s Day visit to Washington comes at a time when few leaders are standing up to Donald Trump over Iran war
An Taisce seeks judicial review of nitrates action programme
Water protection plan has repeatedly failed to safeguard waterways from farm pollution, group says
Protracted war in Iran could pose ‘substantial’ shock to European economy
Simon Harris warns steep rise in inflation would have ‘very significant’ impact on large parts of the Irish economy
Minister wants to speed up development of social media age verification tool
Pilot project being built by Department of Public Expenditure has no start date, says Patrick O’Donovan
Aontú’s Peadar Tóibín lays blame for housing crisis with Government during ardfheis
Party’s leader accuses Coalition of ‘disastrous’ immigration policy claiming it ‘refused to work with communities’
Disruption to gas rather than oil might hit Ireland most dramatically
We are fixated on tech and AI, but forget how the economy is mostly still heavy, dirty and smelly
An ‘outrageous’ gender oversight and turmoil for St Patrick’s Day plans
It’s not just stranded tourists and discommoded influencers who have been repatriated, Eoin Hayes has returned to the Dáil
How Phil Hogan laid the groundwork for a possible comeback
Former minister and European commissioner nominated by Government following independent selection process
Irish women expect to earn 17% less than men, survey finds
New survey shows lingering inequality ahead of law change
Sinn Féin have forgotten a chapter in Irish history while calling for reduced Ukrainian supports
The party needs to develop grown up, logical and consistent positions on foreign policy to become a government alternative
Simon Harris downplays conflict of interest risk from use of private sector staff during EU presidency
Harris says any one who comes to work in public service ‘will obviously be bound by the likes of the Official Secrets Act’
No wonder Tommy Robinson has become a Maga hero
When Maga looks at Europe, it sees a continent pushing itself to the brink with permissive migration policies
Iceland freezes decade-long legal battle with Iceland
UK supermarket abandons trademark dispute with island nation after third legal loss
EU criticised over ‘changing the goalposts’ in reset talks with UK
Report from House of Commons committee welcomes moves but argues Brussels is doing better out of it than London
TikTok challenge to DPC privacy breach finding opens before High Court
Regulator also imposed fine of €530 million on the company
As many as 2,000 Irish people stranded in Gulf states due to Iran war, says Helen McEntee
Minister for Foreign Affairs expects Taoiseach to raise concerns about US-Israel attacks during White House meeting
Ukraine under pressure to allow EU access to pipeline carrying Russian oil
Hungary and Slovakia accuse Kyiv of overstating the impact of an attack by Moscow on Druzhba pipeline
Phil Hogan nominated by Government to contest race for senior UN job
Hogan secures backing to participate in election to be body’s next Food and Agriculture Organisation director general
Government to deploy defence attaches to embassies to boost military co-operation
Officers appointed to roles in Paris, London and Washington DC expected to come from senior ranks of Defence Forces
Ireland has spent the last 70 years unsuccessfully trying to dethrone King Cattle
Mind-blowing documentary on RTÉ shows the parallel planet of Ireland’s cattle monarchy continues to exist
Ban on social media companies using algorithms aimed at under-18s to be proposed in Dáil
People Before Profit private member’s Bill opposes any ban on under-16s having access to platforms
Iran conflict sharpens debate about Ireland’s role in global security
Inside Politics: The tumult in the Middle East will again drive discussion about the ‘triple lock’ and moving closer to Nato
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