Tories call on Starmer’s ethics adviser to investigate Mandelson ‘cover-up’ The Opposition has written to standards watchdog Sir Laurie Magnus calling for him to look into a ‘potential cover-up’. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Need for close Anglo-Irish ties has never been greater, Martin tells Starmer The two leaders have undertaken a number of engagements in Cork on the first evening of the UK-Ireland summit in Cork. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Keir Starmer and Micheal Martin meet with business leaders in Cork A small group of protesters gathered outside the building as the two leaders held a business roundtable in the city centre. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Keir Starmer says he is ‘pleased’ at improved Anglo-Irish relations The British Prime Minister was speaking ahead of a gathering of UK and Irish ministers in Cork. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Keir Starmer and Micheal Martin aim to ‘deepen’ ties at Cork summit Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he was ‘delighted’ to welcome Sir Keir to his home county of Cork. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Irish Premier to meet Spanish leader Sanchez in Madrid Mr Sanchez has emerged as the EU’s most vocal critic of a joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran. Evening Standard · Mar 10
Taoiseach condemns ‘reckless strike’ on peacekeeping base in Lebanon Micheal Martin said all Irish peacekeepers serving in Lebanon ‘remain safe and accounted for’. Evening Standard · Mar 6
Energy credits currently ‘highly unlikely’, Irish minister says Consumers have seen hikes in home heating oil and motor fuel in the wake of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Independent UK · Mar 4
Irish Government accused of ‘soft-pedalling’ response to US strikes on Iran Taoiseach Micheal Martin is to meet US President Donald Trump on March 17. Evening Standard · Mar 3
No excuse for price rises at petrol pumps, says Micheal Martin The Irish premier said he did not want to see ‘price gouging’ because of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Evening Standard · Mar 3
No change to threat level in Ireland, Simon Harris says Mr Harris said ‘all options are on the table’ to assist Irish citizens who need help out of the region. Evening Standard · Mar 3
All possible steps must be taken to avoid Middle East escalation – Connolly Irish premier Micheal Martin has said he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the risk of wider conflict in the area The Independent UK · Feb 28
Taoiseach concerned about risk of wider conflict following Iran strikes Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald described the missile strikes on Iran as ‘unprovoked military aggression’. Evening Standard · Feb 28
RTE says it will broadcast Republic of Ireland-Israel football match It said the decision to broadcast the Nations League fixture was different to its boycott of Eurovision over Israel’s participation. Evening Standard · Feb 26
Evening Standard · Feb 24 Sinn Fein opposing EU loan for Ukraine like supporting surrender – Taoiseach ‘Russia would be thrilled with that approach, absolutely delighted’, Micheal Martin said on his way into Cabinet.
Evening Standard · Feb 20 Derry Girls Experience gets £250,000 boost in cross‑border tourism investment The range of investments aims to develop tourism ties between the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coastal Route.
Evening Standard · Feb 17 Deportation of Irishman detained by Ice delayed until next month Taoiseach Micheal Martin is due to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House in March for St Patrick’s Day.
Evening Standard · Feb 9 ‘Dereliction of duty’ not to take up US St Patrick’s Day trip – Lyons Stormont Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed he will travel to Washington DC next month.
Evening Standard · Jan 21 Micheal Martin ‘spends more time abroad than Elton John’, says Michael O’Leary The Ryanair chief executive accused the Taoiseach of being ‘too busy on his worldwide tour’.
Evening Standard · Jan 20 Taoiseach should visit White House amid Greenland row – Government minister The Minister for Social Protection said, if invited, the Taoiseach should visit the White House on St Patrick’s Day.
Evening Standard · Jan 20 US tariff threat ‘deeply regretable’- Irish leaders respond to Trump’s warnings Irish political leaders respond to Donald Trumps tariff threats, as he continues to push to take over Greenland
Evening Standard · Jan 18 ‘Sovereignty of Greenland and Denmark cannot be violated’ – Irish premier President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs unless a deal to buy Greenland is struck.
Evening Standard · Jan 13 Government accused of ‘muted and confusing’ response to Grok abusive images Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has called for criminal investigations into the production of distributions of child abuse images.
The Independent UK · Jan 13 Taoiseach flags ‘outstanding issues’ on US tariffs Ireland is working to resolve ‘outstanding issues’ for ‘quite a number of industries’ following the EU-US trade agreement, the Taoiseach has said.
Evening Standard · Jan 12 Repression and violence in Iran must end, says Irish premier ‘I urge the authorities in Tehran to uphold the rights of all their citizens,’ Taoiseach Micheal Martin said.