Tony Connelly

Europe Editor

Oil pump with an Iran flag in the background

Crude awakening: Europe reels from Trump's Gulf war

The US-Israeli attack on Iran presents a cascade of political and economic problems, our Europe Editor Tony Connelly examines the matter of sky-rocketing oil and gases on EU members states.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Mar

Pedro Sanchez (right), receives Micheal Martin (left), at the Moncloa complex

Taoiseach discusses Middle East and trade with Spanish PM

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government needed to maintain the focus on renewable energy in order to ensure energy security and cheaper prices.

Ireland • 10 Mar

An employee pumps gasoline into the vehicle of a customer at a gas station in Hanoi on March 9, 2026. Vietnam is considering a plan to scrap tariffs on fuel imports, the government said, as the US-Israeli war with Iran disrupts oil supplies and pushes pri

Govt keeps all options 'under review' as fuel costs rise

Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said the Government will keep everything under review in terms of intervening in the economy as a result of high energy prices caused by the Iran War.

Ireland • 09 Mar

Home heating oil reaches €880 for 500 litres

Home heating oil prices have reached €880 for a fill of 500 litres.

Ireland • 09 Mar

A female utility worker operates at the scene of a Russian strike drone hit on a residential high-rise in Kharkiv, Ukraine

Four years on: Kharkiv's blend of anguish and defiance

Kharkiv locals mark fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin's war with blend of anguish and defiance, as the skies echo with air-raid sirens each hour, writes our Europe Editor Tony Connelly from Ukraine.

Analysis and Comment • 28 Feb

Hurry up and wait: The struggle to boost Europe's economy

When it comes to removing barriers to the internal market, the results are, indeed, mixed, writes Europe Editor Tony Connelly.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Feb

Martin: Ireland ready to progress with EU Savings Union

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Ireland is ready to move ahead with the EU's proposed Savings and Investments Union despite the Government's concerns over how a single EU supervisor might impact Ireland's financial services sector.

Business • 12 Feb

Govt liaising with Homeland Security over Culleton case

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has said the Government has been in touch with the US Department of Homeland Security over the case of Seamus Culleton.

World • 11 Feb

Close up of a mobile phone that is prompting user to install whatsapp

ECJ finds in favour of WhatsApp Ireland on DPC fine

The European Court of Justice has found in favour of WhatsApp Ireland in a case related to a €225m fine levied by Ireland's Data Protection Commission.

Business • 10 Feb

Changes to farm payments could cause delays - EU watchdog

The European Union's budget watchdog has warned that a radical overhaul of farm payments envisaged under the next seven-year EU budget could result in payment delays, greater uncertainty and unpredictability for farmers.

Agribusiness • 09 Feb