“A free media, a robust media is an absolute vital part of our democracy.”
Breaking their own golden rule.
Referendum proposed
“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: