Sean Whelan

Washington Correspondent

Micheál Martin said the bill risked breaking trust with the principles on which peace was built (File image)

Tánaiste criticises UK legacy bill during US visit

Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has spoken out against the British government's Troubles Legacy bill, which is making its way through the UK parliament.

US • 09 Feb 23

This isn't the first time prosecutors have come close to charging Donald Trump in relation to the payout to Stormy Daniels

There may be some Stormy days ahead for Donald Trump

In New York City in the US, the District Attorney has convened a Grand Jury to hear a case that the former President should be indicted on charges relating to the hush money payout to the adult film actress Stormy Daniels in 2016.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Feb 23

US-Ireland Partnership for Growth's executive director Ben English

New US-Ireland business group launched

A new US-Ireland business organisation is to bring a delegation of Congressional staff to Ireland in the autumn as part of a sustained effort to improve understanding of the business environment on both sides of the Atlantic.

Business • 02 Feb 23

The Ford F150 Lightning comes with eight power points and a price tag of $65,000

America moves from gas guzzlers to green electric cars

America is famous for its gas-guzzlers – big cars with big engines.

Analysis and Comment • 31 Jan 23

Google said the lawsuit was an attempt by the government to pick winners and losers in the tech ad sector

US sues Google over dominance of online ad market

The US government is suing Google, seeking the breakup of its advertising business for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

US • 25 Jan 23

Roe v Wade, which made abortion legal in the US, was one of the most contentious Supreme Court decisions in the country's history

Roe v Wade 50 years on - abortion debate shifts focus

Today is the 50th anniversary of the Roe v Wade ruling - a decision by the United States Supreme Court that had the effect of making abortion legal in all 50 states.

Analysis and Comment • 22 Jan 23

Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly (L) and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a joint press conference at the US State Department in Washington

Cleverly and Blinken discuss NI Protocol issues in US

Britain's Foreign Secretary has told his US counterpart that the UK government recognises President Joe Biden's strong desire to see a resolution of the Northern Ireland Protocol issues.

Brexit • 18 Jan 23

Massachusetts Democrat Richard Neale, and Pennsylvania Republican Mike Kelly are to introduce the resolution

Congressmen to move Good Friday Agreement resolution

In the United States, two Congressmen are to introduce a resolution of the House of Representatives to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Ireland • 12 Jan 23

Like all relationships, there are ups and downs – things and people that annoy, sometimes infuriate, the other side

How does the EU-US relationship impact Ireland?

The shifting strategic picture in the EU-US relationship presents Ireland with a combination of opportunities and threats in pretty much every policy area, writes Sean Whelan.

Analysis and Comment • 01 Jan 23

Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy stand with Mark Barden of Newtown, as he holds a photograph of his son Daniel

'Emotional weight' - 10 years since Sandy Hook massacre

In one of America's worst gun outrages, 20 primary school children and six school workers were murdered by a 20-year old gunman, who had earlier killed his mother – the owner of the firearms used in the attack.

US • 14 Dec 22