Jackie Fox

Jackie Fox

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.

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

The new security unit will lead the the development of Ireland's first National Maritime Security Strategy

New maritime security unit to address threats to Ireland

A new maritime security unit has been set up at the Department of Defence to look at ways to address maritime threats and risks to Ireland.

Ireland • 21 Mar 25

In 2024 there were 7,557 personnel in the Defence Forces compared with 9,480 in 2010

Defence Forces say retaining members remains 'difficult'

The Defence Forces has said that attracting and retaining members remains difficult as it seeks to boost numbers.

Ireland • 18 Mar 25

Donald Trump welcomed Micheál Martin to the Oval Office

When Martin met Trump - 5 takeaways from their meeting

Everything from the Apple Tax case to his Doonbeg resort and beyond were raised in Donald Trump's meeting with Taoiseach Micheal Martin - here are five takeaways from the meeting.

US • 13 Mar 25

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday afternoon

'Charm the best defence' - How Martin can approach Trump

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is preparing for an unprecedented situation with an unpredictable human who nobody can read nor ignore when he goes to the White House on Wednesday, writes Jackie Fox.

Analysis and Comment • 09 Mar 25

Emergency services were called to the incident at around 5pm yesterday evening

Man released without charge in Rosslare ferry death

A man has been released from custody without charge following the discovery of a woman's body on board a ferry yesterday evening.

Leinster • 26 Feb 25