Micheál Martin

After Sweden’s election, EU budget battle looms for new government

While Sweden has been busy with its election campaign, the rest of Europe has been embroiled in the EU's big budget dispute. The fight over the money will be the hottest issue of the autumn.

Trump says united Ireland would be fantastic during visit to Ireland

Donald Trump says a united Ireland would be "fantastic" during a visit to Ireland.

How Cork is helping Europe build its semiconductor future

Research and innovation are essential to building Europe’s prosperity, urge both the European Commission and the Irish presidency. But it is also important to find - and retain - those who will be responsible for building it.

From beer to semiconductors: Cork’s Tyndall Institute powers Europe’s future

Research and innovation are essential to building Europe’s prosperity, urge both the European Commission and the Irish presidency. But it is also important to attract - and retain - those who will be responsible for making it happen.

Spain installs 500-meter sea barrier as Ceuta migrant crisis prompts EU emergency meeting

The EU will hold an emergency meeting on the migrant wave in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Tuesday. Spain's prime minister also condemned a "selfish" attitude from some EU countries. The country also announced the installation of a 500-meter-long floating sea barrier against Morocco.

Ireland presses EU for tougher action against Israel

The EU presidency, Ireland, is pushing for a tougher stance on Israel's actions in the West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon. The EU Commission promises to come up with proposals.

Ireland takes over EU presidency with focus on enlargement and tough budget talks

More countries will be led toward membership and a new budget will be hammered out when Ireland takes over the EU. But difficult compromises will be required, warns Prime Minister Micheál Martin

Zelenskyy urges EU to stop companies supplying Russia with raw materials

Extensive aluminum exports to Russia are hanging like a heavy shadow over Ireland as the country takes over the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is critical.

Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel crisis

Prime Minister Micheál Martin's conservative coalition government survived a confidence vote on Tuesday over its handling of the fuel crisis.

Protests paralyze Ireland - military may assist

Fuel protests are raging across large parts of Ireland, with several main roads blocked by heavy vehicles. The military is to step in to get traffic moving.

Moscow meeting ends: "No compromise yet"

The meeting between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin has ended after nearly five hours. “Productive,” writes Russian peace negotiator Kirill Dmitriev – but according to his colleague Yuri Ushakov, they failed to agree on any compromise. Before the meeting, Putin warned of European influence and indirectly threatened new wars.

Catherine Connolly Elected as Ireland's New President

The independent left politician Catherine Connolly will become Ireland's next president. She has a solid political background with strong opinions on war, Nato and EU.

Hamas Welcomes Trump's Statement

Ireland participates in genocide process against Israel

Ireland will join South Africa's process against Israel for crimes against humanity before the end of the year, announces the country's Foreign Minister.