19 h. ago The last time this led to Great Depression, Public Expenditure Minister warns

Jack Chambers has compared US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime to the circumstances which precipitated the Great Depression.

Events

19 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.

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25 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Minister for Finance warns of implications for Ireland; EU may hit tech giants in response to measures

‘No justification’ for 20% tariffs, Taoiseach says; Pharmaceutical products not be included for now, says White House

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49 h. ago ‘Extremely unsettling’: Renters warn minister over plan to lift pressure zones

The Taoiseach sent emails he received from his Cork South-Central constituents for the Housing Minister to examine.

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69 h. ago Future income tax cuts in jeopardy due to 'economic challenge' as minister gives grim assessment

Minister Paschal Donohoe says government will assess taxation measures ahead of October’s budget.

Economics

69 h. ago ‘Significant day in history of the world’: Income tax cuts in jeopardy, warns minister

Minister Paschal Donohoe says government will assess taxation measures ahead of October’s budget.

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1 week ago Israeli strikes target south Lebanon in response to rockets fired from across border

Lebanon's prime minister Nawaf Salam warns of renewal of military operations in the south of the country

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2 w. ago Israel launches ground operation to retake part of key corridor in Gaza

Defence minister Israel Katz warned Palestinians in Gaza that the army would again order evacuations from combat zones soon.

Politics

3 w. ago Relations between Canada and the US have not been this bad since the 19th century

Incoming Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned Canadians are living through “dark days”.

Politics

4 w. ago Expenditure Minister again rules out 'ad hoc' energy supports despite Energy Department warnings

Ireland has the second-highest energy prices in Europe.

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