“A disgusting thing to say.”
Political pressure.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says that, despite the windfall that the State would have received from taxes on fuel amid global energy price hikes, the measures Government is taking are not “cost-neutral” to the exchequer.
“We won’t be doing that”: Government figures say they definitely won’t be cancelling or postponing carbon tax hikes this year despite the surging cost of energy, with one minister saying “It’s not a tax, it’s a fund”.
“The content lacks factual arguments regarding migration.”
Total calamity.
“If the Taoiseach had behaved as the opposition demanded, there would be no further White House visits.”
Autopsy.
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.