Irish politics

Monthly payment for housing Ukrainian refugees to be phased out – The Irish Times

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A monthly payment to those who accommodate Ukrainian people in their spare rooms or second homes will be wound down over the next year. The Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP), a tax-free monthly payment, will be further reduced from €600 to €400 per month as part of Government plans to wind down temporary protections for Ukrainian … Read more

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AI-produced material online threatens to ‘erode the foundations of democratic life’ – The Irish Times

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Generative artificial intelligence tools are a “societal disaster” and a “major threat” to truth and democracy, a Trinity College Dublin academic has warned. An Oireachtas committee meeting to discuss the role of truth and democracy in an “AI-driven world” heard views that generative AI produces “plausible output without any regard for truth or accuracy”. Citing … Read more

Review of SNA allocations paused after backlash from teachers, parents and unions – The Irish Times

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A controversial review of special needs assistant (SNA) allocations is being paused after criticism from teachers, parents and unions. Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton on Tuesday said, having listened to issues raised by parents and school communities in recent days, she is pausing the review of allocations. “I want to reiterate that there … Read more

Ireland v Israel match should proceed in Dublin, says Minister of State – The Irish Times

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The Republic of Ireland soccer team’s upcoming matches against Israel should go ahead and it should be possible for one of the games to be played in Ireland, according to Minister of State Timmy Dooley. His remarks came after it was reported that senior figures in Government had suggested it was likely that the home … Read more

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Trump’s Board of Peace a ‘complete oxymoron’ due to Putin presence, says Harris – The Irish Times

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The world came extraordinarily close in recent days to a moment of significant economic crisis and challenge over proposed new US economic tariffs, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said. Speaking after a meeting of the Government’s trade forum on Friday, he said recent events that saw the Trump administration in the US … Read more

Sovereignty a ‘red line’ for Denmark in Greenland talks with US – The Irish Times

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Denmark will refuse to back any deal involving an increased United States military presence in Greenland that crosses “red lines” about its sovereignty, the country’s prime minister has said. Talks are expected to take place between the Trump administration, Denmark and Greenland on the outline of a “framework” agreement for the future security of the … Read more

Macron accuses Trump of trying to ‘subordinate’ Europe in pursuit of Greenland – The Irish Times

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US president Donald Trump has been accused by French president Emmanuel Macron of trying to “subordinate” Europe in his pursuit of Greenland. Leaders of several European Union states are preparing to mount a diplomatic blitz over the next 48 hours to convince the US president to retract his threats to levy fresh trade tariffs on … Read more