Ben Scallan summarises the highlights of the Oval Office meeting between US President Donald Trump and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Full event:
“No men in women’s sports”: While sharing a stage with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, US President Donald Trump speaks out against “transgender mutilation of children.” Full event:
“You better do something about immigration,”: After criticising Keir Starmer and other European leaders, US President Donald Trump tells Taoiseach Micheál Martin that Europe won’t exist anymore unless the continent gets a handle on mass migration.
Gript’s Ben Scallan reports from Washington DC outside the White House as Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to meet with US President Donald Trump for St. Patrick’s Day.
“We’re getting absolutely hammered with taxes and levies and electricity charges going through the roof – and we’re just expected to motor on. To hear Micheál Martin accuse small business owners of price gouging is not fair,” says owner of filling station. https://gript.ie/filling-station-owner-blame-govt-not-us-for-soaring-fuel-costs/
International arms expert Katarina Djokic tells Gript that Europe has become the biggest arms importing region in the world, and that there is “concern” that weapons left on battlefields from the Ukraine war may end up in the hands of criminal groups.
Are diversity and inclusion the silver bullets for tackling bullying in schools? Because that’s certainly the way the State’s anti-bullying plans are trending, which Jason takes a look at on this evening’s Gript livestream. Live at 7pm 11/03/2026
“I have constituents telling me all the time that they do not feel safe anymore”
Infrastructure Minister Jack Chambers: “I think Governments across Europe have over-regulated in certain areas.” Ben Scallan: “Including in Ireland?” Infrastructure Minister Jack Chambers: “Absolutely, I think so.”
Live at 7pm 04/03/2026
No change in security threat
‘The longer this goes on, the implications for energy…will be felt significantly’: Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee and Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris say the conflict in Iran could cause shocks to energy prices which will impact the economy in Ireland.