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The Taoiseach has hit back at criticism of his curtailed two-day trip to Washington DC. The initial schedule for the trip included a large reception for hundreds of guests in the White House’s Rose Garden to mark the centenary of diplomatic ...

11 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Spacesuits, speakeasys and Star Wars – what’s new in DC?

Lifestyle

Spacesuits, speakeasys and Star Wars memorabilia – why America’s capital is packed full of new surprises

As shafts of fading autumn sun dance through a bank of clouds above the towering Washington Monument, my eyes are drawn eastward to the Statue of Freedom sitting high atop the Capitol Building. David, my affable guide from Wisconsin, ...

10 Nov 2022 at 14:08

Varadkar says Ireland has to work harder to shape EU agenda post-Brexit

National News

Varadkar hails ‘resilient’ Irish economy in speech to US business group

Leo Varadkar has said Ireland has to “work harder” to shape the EU’s economic agenda post-Brexit. The Irish premier told those gathered at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC that Ireland was a “home away from home” for many ...

15 Mar 2023 at 21:05

Trump win will not trigger exodus of US companies from Ireland, says Harris

National News

Trump win will not encourage US companies to leave Ireland, says Harris

Donald Trump’s election has increased the risk of a transatlantic trade shock but is not likely to trigger an exodus of US companies from Ireland, the Taoiseach has said. Simon Harris said his Government’s decision to set aside ...

07 Nov 2024 at 15:48

Northern Ireland

Varadkar: Sinn Fein-led government ‘a high risk’, but powers limited at Stormont

A Sinn Fein-led government south of the border would pose “a very high risk”, but the party’s powers are limited at Stormont’s institutions, Leo Varadkar has said. The Irish premier was speaking about his warnings that a Sinn ...

17 Mar 2024 at 20:49

Northern Ireland

PSNI asks for 330 UK officers to assist with policing Biden visit

The PSNI has asked for 330 officers from the rest of the UK to assist with a massive security operation during a visit to Northern Ireland by US President Joe Biden. Mr Biden has confirmed he will visit Northern Ireland and ...

16 Mar 2023 at 16:19

National News

Taoiseach to meet President Biden at the White House

Simon Harris has accepted an invitation to meet US President Joe Biden at the White House in October. Following the meeting, the Taoiseach and Mr Biden will both speak at an event to mark the centenary of bilateral ...

25 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Michelle O’Neill ‘could not live’ with decision to go to US after Gaza comments

Michelle O’Neill said she could not live with a decision to travel to Washington DC while the US administration was “threatening to annex and steal” the land of the Palestinian people. The Northern Ireland First ...

21 Feb 2025 at 20:04

Northern Ireland

US multinationals in Ireland for ‘long haul’, says Martin ahead of Trump talks

Irish premier Micheal Martin has insisted US multinationals who have invested in Ireland are committed to working in the country for the “long haul”. The Taoiseach was commenting ahead of his much-anticipated ...

11 Mar 2025 at 16:15

Northern Ireland

Michelle O’Neill ‘proud’ of stance in staying away from Washington

Michelle O’Neill has said she is proud of the stance she took in staying away from Washington DC last week because of the situation in Palestine. The Northern Ireland First Minister was criticised for ...

18 Mar 2025 at 16:26

Northern Ireland

UK ambassador to US will ‘help drive investment’ in Northern Ireland

The UK ambassador to the US has said the embassy will be encouraging investment in Northern Ireland. Lord Peter Mandelson, who was appointed to the role last month, said it was “tremendous” to see ...

14 Mar 2025 at 14:33

National News

Irish premier begins week-long visit to US

Ireland’s premier Leo Varadkar will raise the “concerns of the Irish people on the shocking crisis in Gaza” with US President Joe Biden during a visit to Washington this week. Mr Varadkar begins ...

11 Mar 2024 at 11:16

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