Ukraine peace deal could come in phases following a pause in fighting, EU leaders told – The Irish Times

EU leaders were told that a peace deal for Ukraine could come in phases with a pause in conflict operations first followed by a ceasefire, then prisoner exchanges and security guarantees, during a teleconference this morning. The conference was called to enable French president Emmanuel Macron to debrief fellow leaders following his meeting with Donald … Read more

Taoiseach expected to invite Trump to Ireland during St Patrick’s Day White House visit – The Irish Times

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected to invite US president Donald Trump to visit Ireland when he visits the White House for St Patrick’s Day next month. Government sources confirmed that an invitation for Mr Trump to visit would be extended as a normal courtesy, as it is to all US presidents. A spokesman said that … Read more

DUP deputy First Minister will travel to US for St Patrick’s Day – TheJournal.ie

DUP deputy First Minister will travel to US for St Patrick’s Day  TheJournal.ie Siobhán Fenton: Mary Lou McDonald’s White House boycott is a sign of a more aggressive Sinn Féin approach  The Irish Times St Patrick’s Day: Emma Little-Pengelly confirms she will go to Washington DC  BBC.com O’Neill ‘could not live’ with White House visit  RTÉ News Limerick TD … Read more

Special powers to force the rezoning of land for housing ‘will see houses built closer to town centres’

Local authorities to be ordered by Government to rezone specific land, by using little-used law Dublin, especially the north county area, identified for significant land banksNew housing policy also aims to have more people living closer to city and town centres Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there must be private sector investment. Photo: Getty Special powers … Read more

Taoiseach reiterates Ireland's 'steadfast support' for Ukraine in call with Zelenskyy – TheJournal.ie

Taoiseach reiterates Ireland’s ‘steadfast support’ for Ukraine in call with Zelenskyy  TheJournal.ie Zelensky discussed ‘shared vision’ to end war with Martin  RTÉ News Taoiseach reaffirms Ireland’s support for Ukraine  BreakingNews.ie Ireland would consider sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in event of ceasefire, Taoiseach indicates  The Irish Times Podcast: Retired Brigadier General Ger Aherne on possibility of sending Irish Peacekeepers to … Read more

Taoiseach to push for Ukrainian EU membership in online meeting convened by President Macron – TheJournal.ie

Taoiseach to push for Ukrainian EU membership in online meeting convened by President Macron  TheJournal.ie Blaming Ukraine is ‘revisionism on speed’ – Harris  RTÉ News Micheál Martin to take part in European leaders’ call on Ukraine talks  The Irish Times Taoiseach to attend Ukraine meeting as Zelenskiy criticises Trump comments  BreakingNews.ie Taoiseach urges EU leaders to fast-track Ukraine’s membership  Irish … Read more

US sees ‘incredible opportunities’ to work with Russia if its war on Ukraine ends – The Irish Times

The United States has said it sees “incredible opportunities” for potential co-operation with Russia once its war with Ukraine is over, after talks between Washington and Moscow on Ukraine’s future opened in Saudi Arabia. Kyiv was not present at the talks and said it would reject any “ultimatums” or deals done behind its back. Speaking … Read more

Fionnán Sheahan: Generation Stuck, full-nest parents and the unintended effects of the housing crisis – Irish Independent

Fionnán Sheahan: Generation Stuck, full-nest parents and the unintended effects of the housing crisis  Irish Independent Source link

Taoiseach rejects Zelenskiy call for ‘armed forces of Europe’

Archyde Ireland Stands with Ukraine, but Rejects European Army Table of Contents 1. Ireland Stands with Ukraine, but Rejects European Army 2. Ireland’s Commitment to security 3. A Balancing Act: Neutrality and Global responsibility 4. Ireland Emphasizes Global Security and Middle East Diplomacy 5. Ireland’s commitment to Security 6. Middle east Peace Efforts 7. zelensky’s … Read more