The Latest Breaking News from Micheal Martin

Need for ‘maturity’ in EU-US talks on tariffs, Harris says

His assessment came after US President Donald Trump announced that he was imposing a sweeping 20% tariff on imports from the EU.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

America's Tariff Gamble: How World Leaders, From Meloni to Sánchez, Are Responding

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed the new measures, saying, 'This is not the act of a friend.'

International Business Times UK · Apr 3, 2025

Irish pharma sector avoids 20% US tariff in immediate future

Ireland’s pharmaceutical exports have avoided new US tariffs for now.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

Dail speaker needs to ‘build bridges’ with opposition after confidence vote – TD

Labour’s Ged Nash said that the Ceann Comhairle needed to show that she is ‘not in any way partisan’.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

Pharmaceutical exports could be cut by half if tariffs apply, Tanaiste warns

Simon Harris said the tariffs were regrettable and ultimately bad for consumers.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

‘Unfair’ to blame speaker for controversial Dail changes – Irish premier

Micheal Martin said it was a ‘bit rich’ for the opposition to blame the Ceann Comhairle after creating widespread disruption.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Speaker of Irish parliament faces confidence motion

The speaker of the Irish parliament faces a confidence motion on Tuesday over her handling of a vote which cut opposition speaking rights.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

EU response to tariffs will be ‘strategic’ to avoid more damage – Irish premier

Micheal Martin also said he wants to see a ‘landing zone’ agreed to enable companies and the economy to ‘enjoy a bit of stability’.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

EU must work ‘in measured fashion’ in face of tariffs – Irish deputy premier

Simon Harris is expected to emphasise the importance of the European Union working closely together.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025

Potential threat of US tariffs ‘not as stark’ as 2008 crash – Irish minister

Enterprise Minister Peter Burke said pharma tariffs could be ‘a double-edged sword’ for the US administration.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025