Paul Cunningham

Political Correspondent

The Cabinet will consider the drafting of legislation to allow for the ratification of the EU-Canada trade deal

Tánaiste to seek Cabinet approval for CETA legislation

Tánaiste Simon Harris will seek Cabinet approval tomorrow for the drafting of legislation which will allow for the ratification of the controversial EU-Canada trade deal.

Ireland • 26 May

Tánaiste Simon Harris (R) met Howard Lutnick in Washington in April

Harris warns US of risks with investigation of pharma

Tánaiste Simon Harris has written to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to warn against US investigations into the pharmaceutical and semiconductor sectors.

Politics • 25 May

Ireland and the EU hope that a trade agreement can be reached, and tariffs avoided

Tánaiste concerned by deals that leave tariffs in place

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said that while he welcomes the "potential cooling" between China and the US after they agreed on a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs for now, he is concerned by deals that still leave tariffs in place.

Politics • 13 May

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has hit out at Taoiseach Micheál Martin on social media

Orbán criticises Taoiseach after 'abuse of vetoes' quote

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has criticised Taoiseach Micheál Martin for saying Brussels should crack down on what he termed Hungary's "abuse of vetoes" at EU Council meetings.

Politics • 13 May

Speaking on her way into the meeting, Sean Brown's daughter Siobhan Loughran said she hoped the Tánaiste would support the family by applying pressure for a public inquiry

Brown family have 'very positive' meeting with Tánaiste

The family of Sean Brown say they had a "very positive" meeting Tánaiste, Simon Harris, in Government Buildings this evening, and they left him in "no doubt" about their ongoing campaign for a public inquiry into his murder.

Ulster • 12 May

Also on the list is bourbon whiskey, wine, cider, cars, bicycles, boats, smartphones, cattle, soya, olives and very limited pharmaceuticals

EU puts aircraft and bourbon on proposed countermeasures

The European Union has confirmed it is proposing to introduce tariffs on a "broad range of industrial and agricultural products" imported from the US which would be worth €95bn.

Tariffs • 09 May

The European Movement Ireland poll found 43% of those questioned do not believe their views are represented at EU level

Irish support for EU membership lowest since 2012 - poll

Support for Ireland's membership of the European Union has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade, a new poll suggests.

Ireland • 08 May

The Dáil may not get a chance to vote on the Occupied Territories Bill before the summer recess on 17 July

Divided views on timetable for Occupied Territories Bill

There are two possible faultlines with the long-promised Occupied Territories Bill. The first is the speed with which it's going to be enacted.

Analysis and Comment • 07 May

Uisce Éireann has said that it is seeking a further €1.7bn to 2029 in ring-fenced funding

Call for clarity over capital funding to Uisce Éireann

The Government must clarify urgently what capital funding is being provided to Uisce Éireann, according to Sinn Féin.

Politics • 06 May

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan said the existing law has not worked as intended

Bill endorsed to restrict court use of counselling notes

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has signalled that he intends to take legislative action to further restrict the disclosure of counselling records from complainants during sexual assault trials.

Politics • 06 May