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Taoiseach meets Joe Biden who briefed him on 'substantial' call with Benjamin Netanyahu
Harris is in Washington DC to mark 100 years of Irish-US diplomatic relations.
Attorney General to brief Government next week on legal standing of Occupied Territories Bill
The Bill, which was brought forward by independent senator Frances Black, seeks to prevent Ireland from trading in goods and services imported from occupied territories.
Taoiseach Simon Harris had previously ordered a review on trade with Israel, in light of a decision by the International Court of Justice.
The Bill was first passed in the Seanad in 2018, but is now stalled at Second Stage in the Dáil.
Taoiseach stops short of confirming he will directly call on Biden to halt US supply of arms to Israel
Taoiseach 'not convinced' by plans to stop offering accommodation to new Ukrainian arrivals
Harris condemns 'utterly wrong' claims by FG councillor that 'US economy is ruled by the Jews'
Taoiseach set for '30 minute meeting' with Joe Biden in Oval Office to mark Irish-US relations
'Send me an email': Snippy Dáil exchange on pre-Christmas 'bribery' social welfare payments
Taoiseach heads for White House but Rose Garden reception postponed due to hurricane
Eamon Ryan wants identification of Russia-linked politician, Peadar Tóibín wants parties to audit themselves
Harris and Donnelly to meet representatives for children on waiting lists for spinal surgeries
Taoiseach: Russian activity in Ireland ‘should come as no surprise to anyone’
'Protestors have disrupted events and threatened people - simply for supporting those in need'
Interview: Simon Harris won't 'compare and contrast' Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on housing
Taoiseach accuses SF of 'hypocrisy' as phone pouch scheme already in place in Northern Ireland
Taoiseach: McDonald should address Dáil on ‘who knew what and when’ in press officer controversy
Sinn Féin faces questions over former press officer who admitted child sex offences
SF says budget 'fails' children with scoliosis, but Taoiseach promises support for families
Simon Harris plays down election talk (as he canvasses with Fine Gael candidates in Dublin)
Read what you will into the Taoiseach’s decision to spend his post-Budget morning pressing the flesh at Stephen’s Green.
Taoiseach raises SF press office controversy during heated Dáil exchange with Pearse Doherty
Taoiseach defends appearing on Ryan Tubridy's podcast to discuss his favourite books
The Taoiseach said asylum seekers are driving up homeless figures: experts say it's far more complicated
Yesterday marked the eighth consecutive month of record homeless figures.
Simon Harris' comments sparked controversy last week when he linked homelessness to record numbers of asylum seekers.
Charities in the sector say systemic factors related to the housing market are more to blame.
Taoiseach says officials are working on a 'paper' setting out options for Michael Shine victims
Harris said the first step remains getting legal advice on the publication of a 2009 report.
Law allowing nightclubs to open later expected to go to Cabinet in October, Taoiseach says
Harris said he is satisfied that the legislation has gotten the balance right about public health and road safety concerns.
Irish citizens urged to leave Lebanon as Israeli army chief warns of possible ground operation
Taoiseach Simon Harris to meet US President Joe Biden in the White House next month
Taoiseach takes cautious approach when asked about US arming of Israel
World is turning its back on children and inconsistently applying international law, Harris says
Procurement rules 'should factor past performances' in wake of Children's Hospital - Taoiseach
AI 'more like scientific discovery than engineering' says Taoiseach as he meets with Sam Altman
Hate speech laws do need to be updated despite being dropped from hate crime bill, Taoiseach says
President Higgins disagrees with Harris’ claim that record homelessness linked to migration
TD Paul Murphy has condemned the Taoiseach’s comments as a “dog-whistle”.
BAM hits back at claims that it is 'extracting taxpayer money' on children's hospital build
Harris and Martin are off to the UN - so what are Ireland's priorities at the General Assembly?
Taoiseach hails 'productive' Online Safety summit with gardaí and digital regulators
Support for Fine Gael surges to 27%, making it the most popular party ahead of Sinn Féin
Cost-of-living package in Budget won't be as big as previous years, Finance Minister confirms
Taoiseach says there is a 'roadmap’ to higher Child Benefit for low income families but not in Budget 2025
DUP minister suggests Northern Ireland could host Euro 2028 fixture at Windsor Park
Martin not a fan of Harris' 'half-baked' childcare plan and new Dept for Infrastructure idea
Taoiseach: Irish government will 'work closely' with UK on Casement Park