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Proposals on competitiveness to be brought before Irish ministers

Work to make Ireland more competitive is underway amid turbulence to trade caused by US tariffs.

Evening Standard

Harris condemns ‘despicable’ Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

The Tanaiste said Russia was demonstrating it had no interest in peace.

Evening Standard

‘There isn’t an hour to lose’ – Harris says tariff pause vital for negotiations

Ireland’s deputy premier said it is important to ‘utilise’ US President Donald Trump’s 90-day tariffs pause.

Evening Standard

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Search for new markets for Irish goods ‘must go on’, says deputy premier Harris

Ireland’s premier and deputy premier have welcomed a pause on higher tariffs from both the US and EU sides.

The Independent UK

Irish premier welcomes EU pause on US tariff countermeasures

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said ‘we’re not out of the woods yet’.

Evening Standard

Trans pilot launches lawsuit against right-wing influencer over DC plane crash

MAGA influencer Matt Wallace has been accused of peddling a conspiracy theory about veteran Virginia National Guard pilot Jo Ellis

The Independent UK

EU-US negotiations ‘likely’ – Simon Harris

Ireland’s deputy premier met with US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington DC on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

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Ireland’s deputy premier Harris to meet commerce secretary Lutnick in US

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris will meet US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, a key critic of the Irish Government’s fiscal policies.

The Independent UK

EU Split On Targeting US Tech Over Trump Tariffs

Should the European Union target US Big Tech and services in response to President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught?

International Business Times

US may not have realised complexity of pharma tariffs, Martin suggests

The US may not have understood the complexity of tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals when it was first suggested, the Irish premier Micheal Martin has said.

Evening Standard

Firms in Northern Ireland anxious about Trump tariffs, O’Neill says

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said it was important that any retaliatory EU tariffs on the US did not penalise Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Trump tariff announcements ‘deeply regrettable’, NI Economy Minister says

Caoimhe Archibald said she had already engaged with representatives of the UK and Irish governments on the issue.

Evening Standard

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

‘No justification’ for US tariffs, Irish premier says

There is ‘no justification’ for US tariffs on the EU which will impact Ireland, Irish premier Micheal Martin has said.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Impact of tariffs laid bare on eve of ‘significant day in history of the world’

Ireland and European leaders are braced for US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ for the US economy.

Evening Standard

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

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’.

The Independent UK

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.

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The Independent UK

Defence Forces commander ‘proud and privileged’ to lead mission

It is Lieutenant General Sean Clancy’s last overseas trip in the role.

Evening Standard

Dail speaker ‘fully intends’ to stay on as opposition plan no confidence vote

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy also ‘categorically’ rejected the opposition’s accusations of partiality.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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