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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon Speaks At Event
JP Morgan CEO says EU needs to complete single market to rebuild its competitiveness 
Jamie Dimon praised Ireland as 'trying to get policy right' but said the wider European region has a competitiveness problem and it is falling behind the US

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

US pauses plans for higher tariffs on EU as trade talks continue
US pauses plans for higher tariffs on EU as trade talks continue
Irish Government rules out one-off supports for businesses in Budget 2026 despite warnings about trade uncertainty

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

President Trump Holds "Make America Wealthy Again Event" In White House Rose Garden
Irish businesses face 'complete uncertainty' as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
With Trump’s tariff deadline just days away, Irish stakeholders call for less diplomacy and more commercial expertise on trade

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Tánaiste to discuss Gaza ceasefire in meeting with Qatari prime minister
Tánaiste to discuss Gaza ceasefire in meeting with Qatari prime minister
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani is seen as a key broker behind a potential ceasefire

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Middle East conflict
Tánaiste hits back at minister as college fees row heats up
Simon Harris takes a direct swipe at higher education minister James Lawless in a voice note to Fine Gael TDs and senators

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Tánaiste backs major tourism plans for historic Camden Fort Meagher in Cork Harbour
Tánaiste backs major tourism plans for historic Camden Fort Meagher in Cork Harbour
Simon Harris praises local volunteers and pledges continued government support for the fort's ongoing restoration and growth

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Tánaiste warns against EU-US trade deal delay, citing risk to jobs and investment
Tánaiste warns against EU-US trade deal delay, citing risk to jobs and investment
Simon Harris urges negotiators to reach agreement before July 9, warning continued uncertainty could hurt Irish exporters

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

'He’s not the minister anymore': Fianna Fáil bristles over Harris student fee push
'He’s not the minister anymore': Fianna Fáil bristles over Harris student fee push
Coalition tensions escalate as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael diverge on plans for student fees in upcoming budget

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

British Irish Council summit
Vat reductions for small businesses and changes to carer's allowance to form part of the budget
Reductions in education, health, and childcare costs also planned

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Israel Iran Mideast Wars
Two groups of Irish citizens evacuated from Israel and Iran 
'The intensive work across our Embassies and Missions in the Middle East has continued today, with a further five Irish citizens assisted in leaving Israel and Iran'

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

Housing Stock
Simon Harris 'remains to be convinced' on tax breaks for developers
Tánaiste said there was a range of ways to make construction more viable

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Tariffs represent 'most serious challenge to transatlantic economic relations in generations'
Tariffs represent 'most serious challenge to transatlantic economic relations in generations'
Tánaiste insists that the EU must remain steadfast in pursuing “substantive, calm, measured, and comprehensive dialogue” with the US

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

US tariffs
Donald Trump 'wants trade deal with EU' – Simon Harris
Tánaiste says the 'mood music' is somewhat better amid 'real and meaningful' US-EU trade negotiations

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Cadet commissioning ceremony
Simon Harris was lobbied by arms industry, FoI records show
The Irish Defence and Security Association, whose members include Lockheed Martin, lobbied for development of Ireland's 'defence industry strategy'

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Ireland lodges formal protest after Israeli gunfire near peacekeepers in Lebanon
Irish troops unharmed after IDF opens fire near UN patrol in Yaroun; formal complaint issued through United Nations

Sat, 31 May, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Ireland to lodge letter of objection to Israel over shots fired close to patrol
The incident came during a joint Irish United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) and Lebanese Armed Forces patrol close to the Blue Line on Thursday

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act
‘Calm and measured dialogue’ required after Trump tariffs blocked, says Tánaiste
The ruling came after several lawsuits arguing that the US president has exceeded his authority

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Occupied Territories Bill: Ireland set to become first EU country to curb trade with Israel
Occupied Territories Bill: Ireland set to become first EU country to curb trade with Israel
Ireland could become the first EU state to restrict trade from Israeli settlements under a renewed Occupied Territories Bill

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Trump's decision to delay tariffs on EU imports welcomed by Tánaiste 
Trump's decision to delay tariffs on EU imports welcomed by Tánaiste 
Donald Trump said on Monday that a 50% tariff on goods from the EU will be delayed from June 1 until July 9

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Tánaiste takes responsibility following 15th pushback on children's hospital completion
Tánaiste takes responsibility following 15th pushback on children's hospital completion
Speaking in the Dáil, Simon Harris said: 'I am responsible, of course. I am responsible for bringing the proposal to the Cabinet and for recommending we proceed'

Thu, 22 May, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Simon Harris to meet Northern Ireland parties over dealing with the past
Simon Harris said the Legacy Act, which was brought about by the previous Conservative government in London, is “not fit for purpose”

Mon, 19 May, 2025

US import tariffs
Tánaiste warns Trump’s pharma tariffs could raise drug prices and hurt global supply
Tánaiste Simon Harris urges US-EU cooperation on pharma trade and calls for review of EU-Israel agreement amid Gaza crisis

Thu, 15 May, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Tánaiste to tell Cabinet tariffs will remain regardless of EU-US deal
Simon Harris is expected to continue his engagement with EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic at the EU’s foreign affairs council later this week

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Conclave Elects Pope Leo XIV
Taoiseach and president lead congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland
Micheál Martin said the celebrations in St. Peter’s Square are a reflection of the 'hopes and goodwill' felt by Catholics

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Israel Palestinians
European foreign ministers condemn Israeli plans for Gaza escalation
Joint statement from six EU and Nordic countries warns of catastrophic consequences and urges immediate lifting of blockade

Wed, 07 May, 2025

US import tariffs
Tánaiste calls for EU unity on US tariffs and conflicts at Global Ireland Summit
Simon Harris highlights trade, defence, and humanitarian concerns while reaffirming Ireland’s stance on neutrality and global cooperation

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Israel Palestinians
Tánaiste warns of 'untold suffering' if Israel escalates war on Gaza
Simon Harris was responding to Israel's plan to capture the entire Gaza strip amid the 'despicable and unconscionable' humanitarian crisis

Mon, 05 May, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Time is not right for a tourism tax – Simon Harris
'I'd be very nervous about it,' said Tánaiste. 'I am conscious of the fact that at the moment tourism is already going through quite a challenging time'

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Temple Street scandal: how non-medical springs were implanted in children with scoliosis
Temple Street scandal: how non-medical springs were implanted in children with scoliosis
A litany of errors has destroyed confidence in CHI, putting a cloud over the new hospital

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

US import tariffs
US-EU trade negotiations could be on the horizon after 90-day tariff delay, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin urges calm and negotiations with the US, but warns that the trade war threat is far from over

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

US import tariffs
Government and EU ready to support businesses impacted by Trump tariffs but 'not there yet', says Harris
Tánaiste Simon Harris was speaking in Luxembourg, where he was attending a meeting of the EU’s trade ministers to discuss the response to a 20% tariff rate on all exports to the United States

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

US tariffs
World retaliates to tariffs as Trump doubles down on trade war
Irish firms, particularly in the food and drink sectors, are scrambling to shore up their business as US tariffs begin to bite

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

Tánaiste to meet US Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington in wake of Trump tariffs
Tánaiste to meet US Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington in wake of Trump tariffs
Tánaiste Simon Harris is to hold a series of meetings, including with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick who previously described Ireland as his favourite "tax scam"

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Unrecognizable couple arriving at the accommodation with their suitcases
Tánaiste says Airbnb not being forced out as Government plans new short-term let regulations
Government to introduce new laws limiting tourist rentals in towns over 10,000 people amid Ireland’s housing crisis

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Traders On The Floor Of The NYSE As Trump Announces New Tariffs
Trump tariffs: EU may take ‘nuclear’ option and target US tech giants
Taoiseach Micheál Martin warns against a move against the tech sector as EU considers retaliating to Donald Trump's suite of tariffs

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Health Feature
Pharmaceutical exports could be cut by half if tariffs applies, Tánaiste warns
With reciprocal tariffs looming, Simon Harris urges a calm and strategic EU response while highlighting economic risks

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Tánaiste vows crackdown on social media age verification to protect children online
Tánaiste vows crackdown on social media age verification to protect children online
Simon Harris pledges to hold social media platforms accountable with strict age verification rules to protect young users online

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

Tánaiste Simon Harris: Adolescence and the harm social media can do to our young people
S Tánaiste Simon Harris: Adolescence and the harm social media can do to our young people
As a parent of two children, I found the Netflix show Adolescence harrowing and deeply moving, writes Tánaiste Simon Harris

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

Trump
Tánaiste calls for EU-US trade talks after Trump announces more new tariffs
Simon Harris urges negotiation over tariffs as Trump targets Ireland’s pharmaceutical exports and raises car import duties

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Opposition leaders seek 'urgent meeting' with Taoiseach ahead of Dáil speaking rights showdown
Opposition leaders seek 'urgent meeting' with Taoiseach ahead of Dáil speaking rights showdown
The row over speaking rights has rumbled on since the formation of the Government

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

EU white paper aimed at building military strength 'unlikely' to boost Ireland
EU white paper aimed at building military strength 'unlikely' to boost Ireland
Country is at the 'end of queue' as union aims to meet Russian threat

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Conor McGregor praises Donald Trump's 'inspiring' work rate during Oval Office meeting
Conor McGregor ‘does not speak for Ireland’, says Harris after White House visit
McGregor told reporters in the West Wing that he was going to voice concerns about immigration issues in Ireland when he spoke to US President Trump

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Simon Harris: Ireland faces 'significant period of turbulence' as US-EU trade war escalates 
Speaking in Philadelphia, Tánaiste called for negotiations, saying: 'We need to be calm, we need to be reasonable, and we need to be willing to engage intensively'

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Simon Harris: EU and US should discuss tariffs to avoid trade war
As Ursula von der Leyen announces retaliatory levies on €26bn of US goods, Tánaiste urges engagement instead of 'tit-for-tat' tariffs 

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

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