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Taoiseach Micheál Martin smiles during the final part of the day's proceedings

Oval Office plan worked but trade war danger not over

Both the US and Irish sides played their parts in yesterday's proceedings, but US President Donald Trump did seem to have a genuine soft spot for the Irish - time will tell what that means for Ireland's future.

Anaylsis and Comment • 13 Mar

There are fears Irish jobs could be cut in US companies amid efforts by US President Donald Trump to get multinationals to move their operations back home

Challenges await new ministers in tech, industry and work

A number of Cabinet ministers will be dealing with pressing issues in the areas of work and technology, with looming industrial disputes, potential redundancies and demands to tackle business costs.

Anaylsis and Comment • 26 Jan

Health staff now say that hospital overcrowding has become an all-year round problem

The ongoing issue of overcrowding in Irish hospitals

Hospital overcrowding has been an ongoing issue despite efforts to eliminate it by various governments. It used to be a major issue during the clinical winter, but health staff now say that hospital overcrowding has become an all-year round problem.

Anaylsis and Comment • 28 Jan 24

Up to this weekend, 165 people have died on roads in Ireland in 2023 (File pic)

Calls to end 'pandemic of preventable deaths' on roads

The rising number of fatalities on the country's roads has led to calls for greater enforcement of traffic laws and an enhanced focus on driver behaviour.

Ireland • 12 Nov 23

The cost of producing dairy - from energy to feed to fertiliser - has risen dramatically in the past two years

Sunk Cost: Fallout of Ukraine war is seen in dairy

Dairy and eggs are everyday items for most households; they're also grocery items that have seen some of the most significant increases in the past two years. Much of the reason for that can be traced back to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Business • 17 Sep 23

Anaylsis and Comment

Oval Office plan worked but trade war danger not over

Challenges await new ministers in tech, industry and work

The ongoing issue of overcrowding in Irish hospitals

Calls to end 'pandemic of preventable deaths' on roads

Sunk Cost: Fallout of Ukraine war is seen in dairy

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