EU engaging ‘sensibly’ with US administration following tariff threat – Martin Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he believes the US is anxious to reach a deal on trade with the EU. Evening Standard · May 26, 2025
EU trade chief calls for ‘mutual respect’ after Trump tariff threats The US president threatened to slap 50% tariffs on all EU goods sent to the United States. Evening Standard · May 24, 2025
Martin warns over prospect of ‘extremely disruptive’ 50% US tariff on EU goods Ireland’s premier said the announcement from US President Donald Trump came as a “surprise”. Evening Standard · May 23, 2025
Teenager who died in Buncrana tragedy remembered for charisma and warmth A funeral service took place for Emmanuel Familola in the Co Donegal town on Saturday morning. Evening Standard · May 17, 2025
Immediate action needed to prevent people starving to death in Gaza, Martin says ‘Israel must refrain from further military operations in Gaza and lift a blockade on humanitarian aid into the region’. Evening Standard · May 16, 2025
Higgins leads congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland Irish premier Micheal Martin and Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill have also congratulated the new pontiff. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
New Pope has best wishes of all Irish people – Taoiseach Political leaders in Ireland have been passing on congratulations at the new Pope was elected in Rome. The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
Israeli aid blockade on Gaza clearly a ‘war crime’, says Taoiseach Micheal Martin also said any plan involving a permanent Israeli occupation of the region was “wholly unacceptable”. The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
Taoiseach calls on Kneecap to ‘urgently clarify’ views amid concern clips furore Micheal Martin said comments around the safety and security of people was a ‘different issue’ to artistic free speech. The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025
Pope Francis remains ‘an incredible source of hope’, Irish president says Political leaders across the island of Ireland have reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis after attending his funeral on Saturday. Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2025
Irish leaders to attend Pope Francis funeral Ireland’s president and premier will be among attendees for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025
Irish postal service offers to send cards to the Vatican for free Post offices in Ireland had received queries from the public on what was the correct address and stamp to use. The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025
Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope as ‘exceptional’ and ‘remarkable’ figure Irish premier Micheal Martin said the Pope held a ‘special place in the hearts of Irish people’. Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025
EU looking to keep calm amid US tariff turbulence, says Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the Irish government was committed to protecting jobs. The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2025
Euronews · Apr 11, 2025 Hawks v doves: How EU member states are facing off amid US trade war During the 90-day pause in transatlantic trade tensions, the EU is aiming to refine its strategy for addressing US tariffs, while hoping to enter into negotiations with Washington. However, the bloc remains divided between hawks and doves on how best to proceed.
The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025 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.
Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025 Irish premier welcomes EU pause on US tariff countermeasures Taoiseach Micheal Martin said ‘we’re not out of the woods yet’.
Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2025 Mick O’Dwyer remembered at funeral as ‘giant’ on and off the football field O’Dwyer won 12 All-Ireland titles with Co Kerry as a player and manager.
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 US administration’s ‘antipathy’ towards EU ‘misplaced’ – Irish premier Micheal Martin acknowledged there was undoubtedly ‘an issue’ in respect of the administration’s negative opinion of the bloc.
Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025 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 · Apr 3, 2025 The last time this led to Great Depression, Irish money minister warns An Irish Cabinet minister has compared US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime to the circumstances which precipitated the Great Depression.
Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025 Irish businesses predict multibillion-euro loss in trade under Trump tariffs Ibec’s first assessment of current measures projects a loss of between four and six billion euro in trade in the short term.
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 Irish Government hoping for negotiated settlement on US tariffs Senior figures in Ireland’s Government have expressed hope for a negotiated settlement to mitigate the impact of US tariffs.
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 EU leaders condemn Trump’s ‘catastrophic’ tariffs as trade war opens up EU leaders look to take steps to counter the 20 per cent tariffs on exports to the US brought in by Donald Trump
Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025 US tariffs on world-wide scale could create recessionary trends, Taoiseach says Micheal Martin said he is concerned about the impact on investments and jobs in Ireland, the EU and across the world.