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Shona Murray
Shona Murray: Europe stood with Ireland on Brexit — now Ireland must stand with Europe
Close Up Of Woman Opening Euro Energy Bill During Cost Of Living Crisis
Renewed calls for energy credits as more than 500,000 in arrears on bills
Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan said the Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, a close ally and supporter of Putin, 'retains a controlling share of the company that has a majority ownership of Aughinish Alumina'

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Aughinish Alumina: Ireland will not support any measures that help Putin’s war machine – Tánaiste
Aughinish Alumina: Ireland will not support any measures that help Putin’s war machine – Tánaiste
Simon Harris and An Taoiseach say Department of Enterprise probe must be allowed continue — but neither would push back against any EU sanctions affecting the plant

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Ireland's European Union presidency will not disrupt Dáil's work – Taoiseach
Ireland's European Union presidency will not disrupt Dáil's work – Taoiseach
Government announces six-month programme which begins with a European Commission meeting in Cork on July 2

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Donald Trump,Pete Hegseth,Steve Witkoff
Only one in 10 Europeans now see US as an ally, survey suggests
Poll across 15 countries finds ‘deep mistrust’, with majority doubting US would come to their aid in an attack

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Why hasn't Ireland nationalised Aughinish Alumina?
Why hasn't Ireland nationalised Aughinish Alumina?
In 2022, Irish officials formulated a plan to nationalise Aughinish Alumina, as a 'last resort'. The plant's alumina is key to the Russian war effort, and other European countries have done this already, writes journalist Jason Corcoran

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Kaja Kallas visit to Dublin
EU sanctions on Russia to exclude Aughinish alumina, says EU foreign affairs chief
EU foreign affairs chief says sanctions loopholes must close while Ireland awaits findings of Aughinish investigation

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Mick Clifford: Why Ireland faces difficult choices over investment, jobs and global conflicts
S Mick Clifford: Why Ireland faces difficult choices over investment, jobs and global conflicts
From Aughinish to data centres, Ireland faces growing questions about the true cost of protecting jobs

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Government worried Russia using Aughinish Alumina products in Ukraine war
Government worried Russia using Aughinish Alumina products in Ukraine war
Taoiseach also said he 'regretted' that Michael Healy-Rae resigned from government

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
McEntee welcomes breakthrough in EU accession for Ukraine and Moldova
Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee has welcomed a breakthrough in EU accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova after a two-year deadlock in the procedure.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

CSO export figures on Aughinish alumina shipments to Russia are inaccurate, minister claims
CSO export figures on Aughinish alumina shipments to Russia are inaccurate, minister claims
Minister says an ongoing investigation has uncovered discrepancies in official data on alumina exports to Russia

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Shona Murray: Donald Trump’s dismissal of Nato could goad Russia into European incursion
Shona Murray: Donald Trump’s dismissal of Nato could goad Russia into European incursion
Drones, GPS jamming, and other hybrid aggressions from Russia are putting Europe's eastern flank under renewed threat

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Israel and Russia added to blacklist for sexual violence during conflict
Israel and Russia added to blacklist for sexual violence during conflict
The UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing abuse by security forces, including the rape of male detainees.

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Aughinish sanctions could hurt Europe more than Russia, Taoiseach warns
Aughinish sanctions could hurt Europe more than Russia, Taoiseach warns
Government insists sanctions on the Limerick alumina plant could have significant economic consequences across the EU

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Tight security as Moscow marks Victory Day with Red Square parade
Tight security as Moscow marks Victory Day with Red Square parade
Russia warned that if Ukraine attempts to disrupt festivities, it will carry out a 'massive missile strike on the centre of Kyiv'

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Russia Ukraine War Victory Day
Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced
The president said the ceasefire includes a suspension of all kinetic activity and the exchange of 1,000 prisoners by each country

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Why does the US have military bases in Germany — and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?
Why does the US have military bases in Germany — and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?
Why does the US have military bases in Germany – and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Volodymyr Zelensky visit to UK
Zelenskyy says he is seeking details of Putin’s short-term ceasefire proposal
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking details of a short-term ceasefire Russia has proposed to US president Donald Trump, he said in a post on Telegram.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest
Plans to withdraw accommodation from 16,000 Ukrainians slammed as 'immoral'
The changes will see any Ukrainian refugee who arrived in Ireland before March 2024 no longer entitled to State-provided accommodation

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Kevin Flatley funeral
Government to withdraw State-provided accommodation from 16,000 Ukrainians
This will see any Ukrainian refugee who arrived in Ireland before March 2024 no longer entitled to State-provided accommodation, unless they are particularly vulnerable

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Ukrainian soldiers left emaciated on frontline from lack of food and water
Ukrainian soldiers left emaciated on frontline from lack of food and water
Top commander fired after wife of one malnourished soldier posted shocking images on social media

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Volodymyr Zelenskyy
EU formally approves €90bn Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia
Leaders will discuss how to respond to surging energy prices amid the war in the Middle East

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Trump
EU risks fallout with US over Trump-linked Balkans pipeline plan
Brussels seeks to stall awarding of contract to firm fronted by US president’s lawyer in letter seen by Guardian

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Hungary Election
Shona Murray: To stop a repeat, the EU must understand how Hungary could hold it hostage
Amid the joy of his election defeat, there is a real possibility that another Viktor Orban can return elsewhere if the EU doesn’t recall its commitment to its own values, laws and principles

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Peter Magyar
Who is Péter Magyar: Hungary’s next leader energised voters but is ‘a dark horse’
Ex-government insider turned Orbán critic is authentic and passionate but his proposed policies are short on details

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Marco Rubio,Viktor Orban
Shona Murray: EU faced with Russian trojan horse if Orbán gets re-elected
It’s been long accepted that Orban has been working alongside Russia since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Orbán has consistently cosied up to Putin and insulted Ukrainian president Zelenskyy

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

HUNGARY-US-POLITICS-DIPLOMACY-VOTE
Russia and White House doing all they can to prop up Viktor Orbán
Hungary’s ‘post-reality’ election will have global ramifications as populists on both sides of the Atlantic rush to support Viktor Orbán, their autocratic ally within the EU, writes Mick Clifford

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Cormac O'Keefe: Ireland's navy strives to step up maritime security amid wave of reports
Cormac O'Keefe: Ireland's navy strives to step up maritime security amid wave of reports
The Irish Examiner's Security Correspondent learned more about the challenges facing Ireland's naval service when he visited the Haulbowline naval base in Cork Harbour

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Tripling of naval service diving unit among reforms to boost Ireland's maritime security
Tripling of naval service diving unit among reforms to boost Ireland's maritime security
Naval service's role in maritime security is set to expand as the Defence Forces refocuses towards defence of the State and maritime security

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

No contradiction between Ireland's support for Ukraine and alumina shipments to Russia, says Helen McEntee
No contradiction between Ireland's support for Ukraine and alumina shipments to Russia, says Helen McEntee
The minister for foreign affairs continues her visit to Kyiv on Wednesday

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Paul Hosford: Ministerial meeting in Ukrainian bomb shelter reminds us of the stakes 
Paul Hosford: Ministerial meeting in Ukrainian bomb shelter reminds us of the stakes 
The pitch to ministers was simple: allow money to flow into Ukraine because it is in European interests to do so, writes Paul Hosford in Kyiv

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
Zelenskyy warns Europe’s future depends on outcome of Ukraine war
Ukrainian president urges EU unity, warning war’s outcome will shape Europe’s security and criticising Hungary’s veto stance

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Fuel prices
Taoiseach and Polish prime minister blast Hungary’s ‘sinister’ contacts with Russia
Irish and Polish leaders strongly criticise Hungary after alleged covert talks with Russia raise concerns over EU unity

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Government Trade Forum
Helen McEntee to join EU foreign affairs ministers in Kyiv for 'united message' of support for Ukraine
The informal meeting of the EU's foreign affairs ministers will include discussions with president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, writes acting Political Editor, Paul Hosford, in Kyiv

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Meet the man tasked with getting to grips with Ireland’s maritime security
Meet the man tasked with getting to grips with Ireland’s maritime security
Robert McCabe, who is leading the new maritime security research project at the NMCI, says events in the Middle East and closer to home underline the international importance of that work

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Critical marine infrastructure needs to be strengthened as 'no one can predict what's going to happen'
Critical marine infrastructure needs to be strengthened as 'no one can predict what's going to happen'
Robert McCabe was appointed by the Departments of Defence and Communications at the beginning of March to examine Ireland’s critical maritime infrastructure, with his contract stating it was 'a major national security priority'

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Limerick's Aughinish refinery is in supply chain that feeds Russian war machine, records suggest
Limerick's Aughinish refinery is in supply chain that feeds Russian war machine, records suggest
Shipments to Russian smelters from Aughinish Alumina have increased sharply since the invasion of Ukraine

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

HUNGARY-UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CONFLICT-VOTE
Shona Murray: The EU cannot take a united stand on important issues in the face of Orban’s obstruction
Ever since the 2022 Russian invasion, Orban has used Europe’s solidarity with Kyiv as a stick to beat it with, writes Shona Murray.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Shona Murray: EU's failure to rein in Orban could threaten veto of small nations like Ireland
Shona Murray: EU's failure to rein in Orban could threaten veto of small nations like Ireland
Persistent attempts by Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban to block EU moves to aid Ukraine have created a renewed momentum to end the veto system — which could have significant consequences for small, responsible member states like Ireland.

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Volodymyr Zelenskyy
'No risk' to Volodymyr Zelenskky attending EU summit in Ireland, minister says
Helen McEntee said that 'in the very near future' her department will be completing an agreement with Britain on security and defence and that she is also working on deepening co-operation with France on maritime security and protecting critical infrastructure

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

'Urgent' legislation proposed to allow Defence Forces to board Russian shadow vessels
'Urgent' legislation proposed to allow Defence Forces to board Russian shadow vessels
Defence strategy to focus on more cooperation with Britain and France

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Marco Rubio,Viktor Orban
Hungary uses veto to block EU cash for Ukraine
Hungary claims Ukraine is preventing the flow of cheap Russian oil to Slovakia and Hungary through the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline. The pipeline was damaged by Russian airstrikes

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Alexei Navalny death
Russia killed Alexei Navalny with dart frog poison, say five countries
The US was not one of the intelligence agencies making the claim

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

A NATO flag flies at Cardiff Castle during the NATO summit which was held in Newport.
US tells Nato defence ministers to bolster military forces as White House plans to reduce troops in Europe
US policy chief Elbridge Colby said Europe has to go 'beyond inputs and intentions toward outputs and capabilities'

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Person holding smartphone with WhatsApp messaging app
Russia attempted to ‘fully block’ WhatsApp, Meta-owned company says
Move is a ‘backwards step’, company spokesperson says, amid concerns Kremlin is seeking more state control via messaging apps such as Max

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

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