36 m. ago MEP Maria Walsh warns West will suffer if US EU trade war escalates

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Government ministers will hear today how chemical and pharmaceutical exports from Ireland to the US could halve in the coming years. That’s in the event of US tariff’s being reciprocated by the EU. Donald Trump is hoping a 25-percent tariff on foreign goods arriving into America will […] The post MEP Maria Walsh warns West will suffer if US EU trade war escalates appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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88 m. ago Virginia Giuffre, Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser, in hospital after ‘serious’ road crash

Virginia Giuffre said on Instagram that doctors had given her ‘four days to live’ after her car was hit by a school bus

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1 hour ago Filmmaker Stone to give evidence on latest files released on JFK assassination

The director’s Oscar-winning 1991 movie JFK suggested the killing was the work of a government conspiracy.

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1 hour ago Politics watch: Government braces for 'Liberation Day', Ceann Comhairle confidence vote

Here, we have look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

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4 h. ago Government plans property tax freeze for most homeowners and extension to energy bill VAT cut

As a result of the amendment, the majority of homeowners will see their new annual charge between €5 and €25 higher.

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5 h. ago Half a million euro for a ‘moderate’ retirement? The lump sums you need to save

Long-fingering investment in a pension or putting too little aside can dramatically affect your income in retirement

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9 h. ago Government braces for Trump tariffs as Cabinet warned 20% to be applied to all of EU

Tánaiste Simon Harris will inform Cabinet this morning that a large amount of uncertainty remains on whether country-specific tariffs will be applied.

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9 h. ago Government braces for Trump tariffs as Cabinet warned 32% of Ireland's goods exports go to US

Tánaiste Simon Harris will inform Cabinet this morning that a large amount of uncertainty remains on whether country-specific tariffs will be applied.

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11 h. ago Private child disability assessors were paid €1.3m more than projected

The government has tried to tackle a backlog of assessments of need (AONs) by procuring private assessments for families waiting the longest for checks.

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15 h. ago Gaza rescuers say they recovered 15 bodies after Israel fire on ambulances

On Saturday, the Red Crescent had accused Israeli authorities of refusing to allow search operations to locate its crew.

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16 h. ago 14 arrested at protest against Israel’s war in Gaza after Leinster House blocked

The group held an overnight protest calling on the Government to do more about the conflict in the Gaza Strip.

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16 h. ago Woman goes on trial accused of sexually abusing younger cousin during sleepovers

Accused (20) allegedly watched pornography on a tablet before asking relative to carry out sexual acts

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17 h. ago Women sexually abused by older relatives describes losing half their family after not being believed

Mr Justice Tony Hunt said at a previous hearing that it was odd that people did not believe the women, especially after the accused men had pleaded guilty.

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18 h. ago Marine Le Pen barred from seeking public office after embezzlement conviction

Le Pen’s lawyer said she would appeal – but she will remain ineligible while she does and so could be ruled out of the 2027 French presidential race.

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20 h. ago Young man jailed for eight years over murder of Thomas Dooley

The man, 19, was unable to be receive a life sentence – as his co-accused were – due to his age at the time of the murder.

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21 h. ago Marine Le Pen barred from seeking public office for embezzlement

The judge has not yet said how long Ms Le Pen will be ineligible for running for public office.

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22 h. ago New €10 million public swimming pool to be built in north county Dublin

Balbriggan facility will feature a six-lane 25 metre pool

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22 h. ago New €10m public swimming pool to be built in north county Dublin

Balbriggan facility will feature a six-lane 25 metre pool

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23 h. ago Marine Le Pen found guilty in embezzlement case and barred from seeking public office

Verdict on punishment - which could see her barred from the presidential race - expected later today

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24 h. ago Public asked to help document Dublin’s old street signs as part of digital humanities research project

Public asked to help document Dublin’s old street signs as part of digital humanities research project - News & Events  Trinity College Dublin

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