“If there is no oil, there is no money.”
Ben Scallan summarises the highlights of the Oval Office meeting between US President Donald Trump and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Full event:
‘Self-censorship’
Test of the political temperature before 2027 Presidential race
‘Largest disruption in history’ to global oil market
“Europe is short 10 million homes.”
“Not singing the anthem is the highest order of treason,” – Iranian State broadcaster
“Especially combat aircraft and long-range air defence systems.”
Grim milestone: “100,000 killed by doctors”
“And if it starts up again they’ll be hit even harder”
“This is outrageous.”
‘I’ve tried to turn off the news’