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The Late Late Show
To whom it concerns: Here's how the Taoiseach was briefed ahead of his Late Late Show interview
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Duke of York
Prince Andrew’s reputation ‘irrecoverable’ after Newsnight interview, senior aide told tribunal
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Social Media
Donald Trump signs Executive Order giving TikTok another 75 days to find a US buyer
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trade war
China slaps extra 34% tariffs on US imports as Trump vows his 'policies will never change'
Wall Street stocks dropped sharply in morning trading, while European markets ended the day sharply lower.
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short-term letting
Tánaiste says debate on short-term lets register has taken too long and wants it in place next year
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tariff threat
ICTU says there should be ‘no scope for tax cuts’ amid need to protect jobs over tariff threat
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employee supports
Workers put on short-time working week as early as this weekend need time-bound supports, government told
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FactCheck
FactCheck: Does the EU impose a 39% tariff on US goods as Donald Trump's massive chart claimed?
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Dublin City Council
Harris says FG councillor who said US economy ‘ruled by Jews’ received 'significant sanction'
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Housing
Taoiseach says a housing czar will be appointed 'imminently' as he discusses housing policy
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budget 2026
Cautious Budget on the cards as ministers rule out spending and tax decisions that create new risks
The Candidate
Wait, is this going to be like 2008 all over again?
In a long, rambling press conference in the White House’s Rose Garden on Wednesday evening, Donald Trump launched a historic global trade war – and Ireland is in the crosshairs. Christine Bohan, Christina Finn, Jane Matthews and Rónán Duffy discuss what this all means for Ireland.
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impeached
Ousted South Korean president apologises as court upholds his impeachment over martial law declaration
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paternity benefit
Fathers in higher paid jobs are more likely to avail of paternity leave, report finds
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The Morning Lead
The number of schools needing financial crisis help has increased by 540% in two years
Almost half of schools receiving financial guidance are Deis and special schools.
Thursday
3 Apr 2025
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Uncertain Future
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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market turmoil
US stock index suffers biggest one-day fall since 2020 as Trump insists 'markets are going to boom'
The broad-based S&P 500 closed down 4.8%, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite tanked 6.0% and the Dow Jones ended the day down 4.0%.
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Pete Hegseth
Pentagon watchdog to investigate US defence chief's use of Signal for Yemen strike plans
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As it happened
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’.
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billion dollar question
Ireland’s potential crisis: Will Trump tariffs make US companies move their intellectual property?
If multinationals have to start paying 20% tariffs on profits they’re shifting to Ireland, they might find it less attractive to move that money here.
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Rafah
Fianna Fáil MEP describes killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza as ‘one of darkest episodes in the war’
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Leaders' Questions
Tánaiste calls for 'give and take' from pharmacists to get free HRT scheme delivered
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throwback
Trump tariffs may give Northern Ireland a comparative 'benefit' over the Republic
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What the hell is going on
The numbers on Trump's big tariff board: where did he pull them from and are they accurate?
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About time
Government to begin establishing Oireachtas Committees next week after speaking rights row delay
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lgbtq rights
Leo Varadkar: 'Connecting Pride to child protection concerns is the oldest trope in the book'
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EU response
Von der Leyen hits out at 'chaos and complexity' unleashed by Trump in early hours speech
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Analysis
Big pharma not subject to US tariffs for now, but there's worry we're not out of the woods
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election pledges
'Won't happen overnight': Foley says introducing €200 monthly childcare will be 'long journey'
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael both committed in last year’s election to reduce the monthly cost of childcare to €200 per child.
Wednesday
2 Apr 2025
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Liveblog
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.
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Trump Tariffs
Explainer: What is a tariff and why has Trump just slapped a 20% one on EU goods?
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he musk go
Donald Trump reportedly planning on removing Elon Musk from inner circle as rift emerges
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Dublin City Council
Fine Gael suspends councillor from party for 18 months for saying US economy ‘ruled by the Jews’
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Irish language
Conradh na Gaeilge slams DUP legal challenge to Irish language signs in Belfast station
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Impersonation
Bill to make catfishing a criminal offence could see offenders serve up to five years in prison
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garda watchdog
Women arrested at Mothers Against Genocide protest seek legal advice on making GSOC complaint
