Man found guilty of rape and murder of Irish backpacker in India Justice has ‘finally been achieved’, backpacker’s family say The Independent UK · Feb 14, 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
Tanaiste: Ireland will ban goods, not services, from illegal Israeli settlements Irish deputy premier Simon Harris was accused of using technicalities to distract from a significant shift in policy. Evening Standard · Feb 11, 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 7, 2025
Trump creates instability but he is fond of Ireland, Irish deputy premier says Tanaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris said ‘tariffs are bad for people in the United States of America’. Evening Standard · Feb 7, 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. Evening Standard · 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
Irish government accused of being ‘missing in action’ in response to Storm Eowyn TD Jennifer Whitmore said ‘the fact that the government was not prepared is inexcusable’. Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025
David Lammy fails to condemn Donald Trump's call for ethnic cleansing of Gaza FOREIGN Secretary David Lammy has failed to condemn Donald Trump’s call for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza – instead saying the US president “is… The National (Scotland) · 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’. The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025
Solidarity of Stardust families at Omagh inquiry as campaigner gives evidence Michael Gallagher said he did not set out to start campaigning and described the toll it has taken on him and his family. Evening Standard · Feb 4, 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 · Feb 2, 2025
Legacy Act prevented ‘landing zone’ being reached for Troubles victims – Harris The 2023 legislation, introduced by the Tories, halted scores of civil cases and inquests into Troubles deaths. The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025 Irish Government will ‘fully’ cooperate with Omagh Bomb Inquiry – premier Simon Harris said he wanted to provide a ‘categoric assurance’ his government would ensure all requested material is supplied to the inquiry.
Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025 Martin wants ‘defining year’ for relations with UK after first call with Starmer The two leaders discussed the ongoing recovery efforts from Storm Eowyn when they spoke on Monday morning.
Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025 Deputy First Minister criticises Higgins over Gaza comments at Holocaust event Emma Little-Pengelly said the Republic’s president was ‘absolutely wrong’ to raise the issues at the annual Holocaust memorial event.
Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025 Tanaiste defends Higgins’ decision to raise Gaza during Holocaust speech Protesters were removed from the memorial event during an address by Michael D Higgins on Sunday.
Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025 Everything being done to restore power supplies to Irish homes, say ministers Minister Dara Calleary said he understood people’s ‘frustration’ and that authorities were ‘working as hard as possible’.
Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025 Simon Harris and Hilary Benn have ‘warm and engaging’ conversation Mr Harris said he and Mr Benn discussed repealing and replacing the Legacy Act as well as commitments under the newly formed Irish Government.
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025 Minister profiles: The people at the Cabinet table Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Jim O’Callaghan are among the major promotions.
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025 Irish premier pledges to tackle housing issues as new government chosen There was a significant reshuffle of ministers after Micheal Martin was appointed Taoiseach once again.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2025 Micheál Martin vows to protect Ireland ‘at moment of real threat’ Fianna Fáil leader officially elected as taoiseach a day after chaotic scenes in Dáil, as thoughts turn to future and Trump
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025 Micheal Martin ‘thankful’ after taoiseach nomination Mr Martin will formally become Ireland’s new premier during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025 Changing conditions to 'likely trigger tornados' across UK amid red warning TORNADOS could hit parts of the UK today ahead of the Strom Eowyn, with forecasters warning of a danger to life.