Micheal Martin to meet Volodymyr Zelensky at Shannon Airport before US trip The two leaders will hold a meeting at around lunchtime. Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025
Irish premier cancels visit to meet political leaders in Northern Ireland Micheal Martin was due to deliver a keynote address at the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor Summit at the International Convention Centre in Belfast. Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025
Irish premier says Donald Trump ‘welcome’ in Ireland Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he would ‘absolutely’ welcome the US President to Ireland. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
Ireland will increase financial contributions to Ukraine, premier says Micheal Martin gave the commitment to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting of Ukraine’s allies in Kyiv on Monday. Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025
Irish premier to take part in Zelensky meeting to discuss Ukraine It comes after a tumultuous week in politics for Ukrainian and European security. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025
Taoiseach reaffirms Ireland’s support for Ukraine Ireland has reaffirmed ‘steadfast support for Ukraine and its people’, Irish premier Micheal Martin said. The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
Sinn Fein defends boycott of US visit for St Patrick’s Day events amid criticism Irish deputy premier Simon Harris said the party’s decision would not help any Palestinians. Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025
Sinn Fein’s US boycott does not help anybody in Palestine, Simon Harris says The Irish deputy premier was critical of what he described as an ‘easy’ stance from Sinn Fein. Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025
Sinn Fein to boycott White House St Patrick's Day over Gaza ethnic cleansing plan SENIOR Sinn Fein leaders have announced they will boycott the White House’s traditional St Patrick’s Day celebrations in protest over Donald… The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025
Sinn Fein leadership rules out White House visit Sinn Fein said it was ‘a principled stance against the threat of mass expulsion of the Palestinian people from Gaza’. The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
Irish premier says peace talks will not work without Europe Ireland’s premier said it was “far too early” to discuss whether Irish peacekeeping troops could be deployed to Ukraine. Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025
Northern Ireland’s leaders ‘still to consider’ US St Patrick’s Day trip Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said she and First Minister Michelle O’Neill have not yet received invitations for St Patrick’s Day events. Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025
Irish leaders say Ukraine must decide conditions for a ‘just’ peace Micheal Martin and Simon Harris were speaking after Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin suggested talks to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025
Taoiseach has ‘duty to protect’ Irish jobs as he defends trip to Washington DC Micheal Martin said US-Irish relations were ‘extremely significant’. Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 Tariffs ‘not conducive’ to economic growth – Irish premier Mr Martin said it is important for the EU to maintain a ‘positive’ trading relationship with Mr Trump.
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025 Irish government urged to enact trade ban with Israeli settlements within a year A campaign behind the Occupied Territories Bill thinks it could set an EU precedent on banning trade with illegal settlements.
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025 Ireland to condemn Trump’s sanctions against International Criminal Court The White House has issued an executive order in response to what it called ‘illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America’ and Israel.
Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025 Dail returns to usual business after speaking time row resolved TDs attention focused on the government’s response to Storm Eowyn and the housing crisis.
Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025 Man died when medical equipment cut out after Storm Eowyn, Dail told Sinn Fein TD for Mayo Rose Conway-Walsh said she was informed of the death by a constituent.
The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025 Starmer faces backlash from 38 Labour MPs over failure to confront Trump on Gaza ‘ethnic cleansing’ The prime minister is coming under pressure to stand up to Donald Trump over his attempts to evict Palestinians from their homeland with the biggest backlash from Labour MPs since the election
The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025 Trump’s comments on US-owned Gaza ‘concerning’ – Irish foreign affairs minister Irish premier Micheal Martin said that it ‘remains to be seen where this leads’.
Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025 Taoiseach urges caution in EU response to Trump tariff threat Micheal Martin said the EU had to be united in any response.
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025 Sinn Fein Stormont minister Conor Murphy wins seat in Seanad The veteran republican took a seat on the industrial and commercial panel.
Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2025 Former Irish cabinet minister voices concern over lack of parallel Omagh inquiry Charlie Flanagan questioned whether all key information held in the Republic of Ireland would be made available to the UK inquiry into the bombing.
Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025 ‘Ireland needs to be more resilient to storms’ as 74,000 remain without power More than 400 technicians from abroad have arrived in Ireland to help with repairs as the ESB enters a more complex reconnection phase.