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<p>Nadia Dobrianska — a fluent Irish speaker who had studied in Belfast — fled Kyiv for Cork as Russian bombs began to fall on February 24, 2022. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Ukrainians in Ireland: ‘Thousands of people my age are dying. We need a lasting peace’

Four years ago, life changed forever for Ukrainians as Russia launched its invasion. Liz Dunphy spoke with three women living here who are hoping for peace

<p>Though a vague concept for many people to penetrate, hybrid activity is seen as a range of aggressive state activity short of actual war.</p>

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Delays, failures, and 'half-funded' plans put Ireland's security in jeopardy

<p>Security Correspondent Cormac O'Keeffe's special report — Delays, failures, and 'half-funded' plans put Ireland's security in jeopardy — is published in the Irish Examiner in print and online at IrishExaminer.com today, Monday. Picture: iStock </p>

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Growing calls for Ireland to set up an EU presidency security task force

Sustainability firm folds due to shift in climate policy

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Sustainability firm folds due to shift in climate policy

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politics

'Polish MEP snorted at me like a pig': Cynthia Ní Mhurchú makes complaint against Jacek Ozdoba

Shona Murray: EU’s doublethink on Israel undermines its stance on Iranian terror

Medieval fortified city of Carcassonne, France

Timoleague and Quin abbeys could be Ireland's Carcassonne

Cork and Clare abbeys are among Ireland's many crumbling monasteries and friaries. We should take our lead from a 19th century French architect who restored Carcassonne — or emulate our own restoration of Holycross in Tipperary

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Banks call for more financial integration during Ireland's EU presidency

Banks call for more financial integration during Ireland's EU presidency

Banking and Payments Federation Ireland says the Government’s presidency offers the opportunity to drive progress

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Switzerland Davos

Shona Murray: Trump did the EU a favour by calling off Greenland threat

The EU was let off the hook this week. But, despite Gavin Newsom's warning to unite or be ‘devoured’ by Trump, there was no consensus on a way to face down the threat

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

US and EU must work on their relationship after tensions over Greenland – Taoiseach

US and EU must work on their relationship after tensions over Greenland – Taoiseach

Micheál Martin urges Europe and the US to 'breathe new life' into their relations after talks on Greenland went down to the wire

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

X's AI chatbot Grok

Grok scandal: Ireland to use EU presidency to address AI image abuse in European law

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris meet ministers to discuss laws relating to the generation and sharing of sexual abuse images

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Marion McKeone: Trump’s tilt at Greenland is a challenge for all of Europe

Marion McKeone: Trump’s tilt at Greenland is a challenge for all of Europe

Threatened takeover comes at the bidding of billionaires and amid a power struggle within the White House: The EU’s best bet may be to appeal to the good sense of US Republican politicians

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Taoiseach: EU will retaliate if Trump applies tariffs over Greenland

Taoiseach: EU will retaliate if Trump applies tariffs over Greenland

As well as Micheál Martin's comments, foreign minister Helen McEntee said 'the future of Greenland is a matter to be determined by Denmark and by the Greenlandic people'

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Opposition downplays lack of pairing arrangements in Dáil

Opposition downplays lack of pairing arrangements in Dáil

Pairing may not be needed during Ireland's presidency of the Council of the EU given the Government's 20-plus majority

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

EDDIE HOBBS

S Mick Clifford: Inside Ireland’s first Maga-style forum and the rise of populist disaffection

A close look at Ireland’s emerging populist right, its grievances, contradictions and the absence of a unifying political figure

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Colin Sheridan: Seán Binder was cleared — but the damage to humanitarian activism is already done

Colin Sheridan: Seán Binder was cleared — but the damage to humanitarian activism is already done

Seán Binder’s acquittal raises uncomfortable questions about how Europe treats humanitarian work, and why quiet activism rarely survives public memory

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Farmers stage mass protest in Midlands over EU Mercosur trade deal

Farmers stage mass protest in Midlands over EU Mercosur trade deal

Farmers from across Ireland are protesting the EU trade deal, warning it threatens livelihoods, food standards and market fairness

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Trump

Irish Examiner view: The impact of Trump’s many whims

These are truly uncertain times

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Micheal Martin visit to China

Taoiseach moves on to Shanghai on China visit where the message is the same: Invest in Ireland

Whereas the first half of Micheál Martin's visit in Beijing was about politics and a stronger diplomatic relationship, Shanghai is about the Irish economy

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

A pensioner adjusting the temperature control on his combi boiler. Redcar, UK. 26/5/2021. Photograph: Stuart Boulton.

Irish Examiner view: Innovation essential to reduce costs

Our apparent inability to meaningfully diversify away from gas-fired electricity generation is certainly a factor here and there is less competition amongst Irish suppliers — but these factors don’t tell the full story

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Cyber crime concept.

Gardaí want charges brought against ‘The Family’ drug gang

An Garda Síochána has sent a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions seeking charges against the leaders of Ireland’s number one drug-trafficking network

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

‘Clinging to combustion engines won’t make European automakers great again’

‘Clinging to combustion engines won’t make European automakers great again’

Brussels softens its 2035 car emissions target as trade pressures, industry lobbying and competitiveness fears reshape EU climate policy

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

'Russia was behind drone incursion during Zelenskyy visit' say Irish security sources

'Russia was behind drone incursion during Zelenskyy visit' say Irish security sources

Security agencies believe Russia or its proxies were likely involved, as gaps in Ireland’s air and maritime defences come into focus

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Belgium Europe Summit

Taoiseach: EU loan to Ukraine sends strong signal of solidarity

Micheál Martin adds that it was 'disappointing' that EU leaders did not opt to secure the loan against Russia's frozen assets

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Ireland will beef up drone defences ahead of assuming EU presidency

Ireland will beef up drone defences ahead of assuming EU presidency

Move comes in the wake of reports of objects in the skies near the flight path of the plane carrying Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his recent Dublin visit

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Fine Gael think-in

Minister lambastes European Commission for failing to limit children's access to harmful online content

Patrick O’Donovan said Europe should be stopping 'large companies from making immoral sums of money on the backs of exploiting children'

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visit to Ireland

Government pledges €300m for defence and anti-drone technology after Zelenskyy visit

Government ramps up defence spending, including €15m for anti-drone systems, after drones were detected near Zelenskyy’s flight

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

SPAIN-CRIME-DRUGS

'We must match drone and robot tech that criminals and terrorists are using' – Europol

Police forces, including An Garda Síochána, must adapt to fight technology-enabled crime amid the surge of illegal use of drones and robots, according to EU law enforcement agency

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

EU to fast-track construction of cross-border power connections

EU to fast-track construction of cross-border power connections

Energy Highways plan is intended to improve network efficiency, cut prices, and reduce the EU’s reliance on imported fossil fuels

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

GREECE-IMMIGRATION-REFUGEE-TRIAL

Evidence heard in Greek court supports innocence of Kerry humanitarian Seán Binder, lawyer says

Day one of the Lesvos trial heard only evidence favouring Binder, as his legal team prepares for crucial testimony

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Infrastructure is the battleground this Government cannot afford to lose

Infrastructure is the battleground this Government cannot afford to lose

The Coalition’s ambitious infrastructure overhaul promises faster delivery of major projects, but legal risks and EU constraints could undermine progress

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

G20 Summit

EU leaders to discuss Ukraine peace deal at summit today

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will attend the meeting on the fringe of today's EU-African Union summit in Luanda, Angola

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Willie Walsh speaks to journalists in Paris

John Whelan: EU's €2bn plan to fix shortage of sustainable aviation fuel

Aer Lingus and Ryanair get on board as European Commission proposes €2bn sustainable fuel investment up to 2027 to support shipping and aviation fuel demands

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

John Whelan: Sluggish German economy hits Irish exporters

John Whelan: Sluggish German economy hits Irish exporters

German firms are failing at an alarming rate as the industrial powerhouse is hammered by tariffs, costs, and competition

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

A crucifix on a book against the background of a chalkboard

School religious discrimination may still be happening despite law

The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance found that religious discrimination in school admissions might still be happening in practice

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

WhatsApp fined 225 million euro by Irish data protection commissioner

'Outrage' as former tech giant lobbyist appointed to Data Protection Commission

Privacy experts and digital wellbeing activists say appointment 'reflects a concerning level of disregard for EU law'

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Ireland not using soft EU defence loan fund as markets 'cheaper'

Ireland not using soft EU defence loan fund as markets 'cheaper'

Independent senator said it was 'outrageous; Ireland was not availing of the scheme

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Internet addiction in teenagers

Irish teens more concerned about their social media use than most of their peers across Europe

ESPAD 2024 survey suggests Irish teens are among the most concerned about their use of social media and gaming

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Frosinone, Italy, 1 Sept 2024, Juve Stabia fans in the away section of the Benito Stirpe Stadium during the match between Frosin

Irish-linked Italian Serie B club placed under court control for mafia infiltration

People tied to the Camorra's D'Alessandro clan controlled club activities including ticketing, catering, cleaning, healthcare and even, until last year, travel services for the first team, prosecutors said

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Checklist

Irish asylum appeals process to be boosted by 30 staff from EU agency

Minister welcomes EUAA support but a solicitor in the field warns that it's one of a number of recent measure which could threaten the quality of tribunals

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

UK organisations urged to boost cyber attack defences

China and North Korea linked to cybercrime groups targeting Ireland

EU cyber agency ENISA said Russian state cyber groups continuously targeted EU states with cyberespionage but found no reported incidents of Russian activity in Ireland

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

BELGIUM-EU-MERCOSUR-TRADE-ECONOMY

Carve out from US tariffs for drinks sector a 'priority', says EU trade commissioner

The US is the largest international market for Irish whiskey, with exports to the US totalling around €420m per year

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Danish Economy Ahead Of 2026 Budget Law Proposal

Even in laid-back Copenhagen, Europe feels chill wind of geopolitical tension

Tensions have been ramping up on the European mainland, most recently in the shape of Poland, Estonia, and Denmark itself experiencing suspected Russian drone incursions

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Denmark Airport

Ireland will collaborate with other EU states on security amid concern over Russia

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it made sense for Ireland to work with EU states that have expertise in drones, protection of undersea cables, and cyberattacks

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Martin heads to Copenhagen to discuss European defence and economic security

Martin heads to Copenhagen to discuss European defence and economic security

Micheál Martin is also expected to raise the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and efforts to end the war

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Vintage whiskey bottles in a row

India surges as a key market for Irish whiskey as US sales slow

Drinks Ireland and the Irish Whiskey Association are pressing for the conclusion of an EU-India free trade agreement

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

EU ministers reach 'compromise' on digital euro roadmap

EU ministers reach 'compromise' on digital euro roadmap

The proposed digital euro currency aims to become an alternative to the dominant US-based Visa and Mastercard systems

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Irish put 'defence and security' top for EU's global standing

Irish put 'defence and security' top for EU's global standing

The role of the EU in protecting citizens against 'global crises and security risks' should become more important, survey shows

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

European and local elections

Ireland is not a small country by most standards — we need to stop undermining ourselves

Claiming that Ireland is a small country is an urban myth that does none of us proud

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Brexit

Irish passport service should put US applicants 'at bottom of the waiting list', TD says

Aontú TD for Mayo Paul Lawless said 'people who were born in or are resident in Ireland should be prioritised over non-residents'

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025