Jackie Fox

Jackie Fox

Washington Correspondent

The Commission on the Defence Forces in 2022 recommended that Ireland puts in place its own military radar system, which the Government accepted (File image)

Military radar system to be rolled out next year - Harris

Ireland's first primary military radar system is set to be rolled out next year, according to Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris.

Ireland • 20 Apr 25

A 90-day pause of United States foreign development aid comes to an end on 20 April

USAID cuts having 'massive' impact on Irish NGOs

US aid funding cuts have had a devastating impact on Irish aid agencies working in developing countries, according to documents seen by RTÉ News.

Ireland • 19 Apr 25

USIT said while travel guidance remains in place, it wants to 'continue to remind all travellers to respect immigration procedures and local laws at every stage of their trip'

USIT in bid to ensure J1 students 'prepared' for US trips

USIT has said it is working closely with partners in the United States and Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs to ensure those travelling on a J1 visa this summer are "fully prepared with valid documentation and guidance in advance of their planned departure date".

Ireland • 18 Apr 25

Thousands of Irish students avail of the J1 visa programme every year (Stock image)

Students warned over risks of J1 'activism' this summer

The Union of Students in Ireland is urging students to be "cautious" about the potential risks involved in "activism" while on a J1 visa in the United States this summer.

US • 15 Apr 25

In recent months, Russian intelligence-gathering ships have lingered near undersea cables and operated near Irish waters with unclear intentions

Ireland to join European naval intelligence alliance

Ireland is set to become a member of an alliance of European nations that shares intelligence on potential threats in EU waters.

Ireland • 14 Apr 25

The Viktor Leonov CCB-175, a Russian Navy intelligence warship, seen previously off the coast of Havana in Cuba

Russian intelligence ship monitored off Irish coast

A Russian intelligence-gathering ship is being monitored by the Defence Forces off the Irish coast.

Ireland • 11 Apr 25

This morning, Ireland was among the many countries facing higher 'reciprocal' tariffs

Trade tariffs: Five takeaways after another wild day

Today was another wild day for the stock market after trillions of dollars were wiped off financial markets in the run-up to US President Donald Trump's "explosive" tariffs, writes Jackie Fox.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Apr 25

The impact of Donald Trump's 'explosive' tariffs, as he puts it, is cracking the foundations of his once loyal Republican-dominated Congress

Trump's honeymoon over after tariffs spook markets

Donald Trump's honeymoon with Republicans on Capitol Hill appears to be over as his sweeping tariffs on more than 60 countries sent recession jitters through Washington and Wall Street alike, writes Jackie Fox.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Apr 25

Northern Ireland's Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibold (file pic)

Tariff implications for NI could be 'quite significant'

Northern Ireland's Economy Minister has said that a "very challenging picture" has emerged across the island of Ireland for businesses following US President Donald Trump's tariff announcement.

Ulster • 07 Apr 25

Howard Lutnick does a television interview on the North Lawn of the White House on 14 March

US Commerce Secretary says Ireland 'favourite tax scam'

The US Secretary of Commerce has once again criticised Ireland, calling the country his favourite "tax scam".

Ireland • 22 Mar 25