“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.
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.
“Europe is short 10 million homes.”
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.”
‘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.
A Fine Gael Senator is seeking a mandatory minimum sentence for tool theft, saying he has “broad support” across Government for the proposal. Asked by Gript if he would back a minimum sentence for sex crimes, he said he didn’t have the “expertise” to say.
“Despicable behaviour.”
Last week, Sinn Féin announced that they would boycott a White House visit for St. Patrick’s Day over Gaza – only for the American embassy in Ireland to confirm they weren’t invited in the first place. Pearse Doherty denied that this was “embarrassing.”
“Kingpin strategy”.
“I am delighted.”