20 h. ago Tánaiste to fly to Washington for special meetings, as government prepares for trade war impact

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said this morning that the crisis is “different to Covid” and warned: “This could be for the long haul.”

Politics

20 h. ago To whom it concerns: Here's how the Taoiseach was briefed ahead of his Late Late Show interview

Micheál Martin appeared on the famous couch at the end of February.

Politics

28 h. ago Taoiseach says a housing czar will be appointed 'imminently' as he discusses housing policy

The Taoiseach said the national planning framework will come before cabinet in the coming weeks.

Events

29 h. ago Irish business leaders back ‘calm and measured’ response to US tariffs at forum

Micheál Martin met with business leaders and heard the concerns of those representing industries, businesses and workers.

Politics

30 h. ago US administration’s ‘antipathy’ towards EU ‘misplaced’ – Taoiseach

Micheál Martin acknowledged there was undoubtedly ‘an issue’ in respect of the administration’s negative opinion of the bloc.

Events

36 h. ago Micheál Martin has never stayed overnight in official Taoiseach residence

Leo Varadkar stayed at Steward’s Lodge in the Phoenix Park 119 times during his time in office

Politics

47 h. ago 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, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Politics

47 h. ago The last time tariffs like this were imposed it led to the Great Depression, ministers warn

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said “recessionary trends” could be felt across the world due to the US tariff fallout.

Events

49 h. ago LIVE: US stocks drop sharply as EU considers response to Trump tariffs

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there’s no justification for the tariffs and insisted Ireland will ‘weather this storm’.

Politics

49 h. ago US stocks drop sharply as EU considers response to Trump tariffs

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there’s no justification for the tariffs and insisted Ireland will ‘weather this storm’.

Politics

51 h. ago US tariffs on worldwide scale could create recessionary trends, Taoiseach says

Micheál Martin said he is concerned about the impact on investments and jobs in Ireland, the EU and across the world.

Economics

51 h. ago LIVE: US stocks drop sharply on opening bell as EU considers response to Trump tariffs

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there’s no justification for the tariffs and insisted Ireland will ‘weather this storm’.

Politics

53 h. ago 'A sporting giant': Tributes as Mick O'Dwyer, legendary Kerry GAA figure, dies aged 88

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has led tributes to the late ‘Micko’, describing him as ‘an icon of Gaelic Games’.

Events

67 h. ago As it happened: Trump hits EU goods with 20% tariff and rails against foreigners 'pillaging' US

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the measures will only serve to hurt people’s livelihoods on both sides of the Atlantic.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Unfair’ to blame Ceann Comhairle for controversial Dáil changes, Taoiseach says

Micheál Martin said it was a ‘bit rich’ for the opposition to blame the Ceann Comhairle after creating widespread disruption.

Politics

5 d. ago EU response to tariffs will be ‘strategic’ to avoid more damage – Taoiseach

Micheál Martin also said he wants to see a ‘landing zone’ agreed to enable companies and the economy to ‘enjoy a bit of stability’.

Events

5 d. ago Taoiseach says tariff fallout 'could very well' impact Budget as Tánaiste speaks to EU ministers

Micheál Martin warned that ‘people are suspending investment decisions’ as a result of US tariffs.

Politics

5 d. ago Tariff threats: Taoiseach says fallout 'could very well' impact Budget calculations

Micheál Martin warned that ‘people are suspending investment decisions’ as a result of US tariffs.

Events

6 d. ago ‘We are in uncharted territory’ – Taoiseach Micheál Martin issues warning as Ireland braces for global trade war and possible ‘fundamental change’ to economic model

‘We are in uncharted territory’ – Taoiseach Micheál Martin issues warning as Ireland braces for global trade war and possible ‘fundamental change’ to economic model  Irish Independent

Events

8 d. ago Cuts in State spending not on table in tariff ‘war gaming’, Chambers says

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said ‘engagement is key’ to dealing with the looming imposition of US tariffs

Economics