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1 week ago | 
independent.ie | Tim Healy |Alan Caulfield
The ruling means that, once implemented, it will be possible to cycle from Sutton on Dublin’s northside, to Sandycove, on the southside, mostly on physically protected cycleways where cyclists are not mixed with motor vehiclesDublin City Council has won an appeal over the proposed Sandymount cycleway in Dublin. The Court of Appeal (CoA) ruled that the High Court, in quashing the scheme, had erred in finding that the scheme was not temporary and that it required planning permission.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ie | Denise Calnan |Amy Blaney |Eoghan Moloney |Alan Caulfield
Trump accused of market manipulation with tariffs U-turnDonald Trump told the world to “be cool” as his sweeping import taxes took hold, tanking global markets and sending shockwaves through the U.S. economy. Then, minutes after the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange, Trump announced: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!”Four hours later, the president reversed course.
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3 weeks ago | 
independent.ie | Amy Blaney |Seoirse Mulgrew |Alan Caulfield |Ryan Nugent
'The last time this led to Great Depression' - Jack Chambers on Trump tariffs An Irish Cabinet minister has compared US president Donald Trump’s tariff regime to the circumstances which precipitated the Great Depression. Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers said the extent of the tariffs that was announced by Mr Trump has not been seen for 100 years.
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3 weeks ago | 
independent.ie | Denise Calnan |Alan Caulfield
China on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cancel its latest tariffs and vowed countermeasures to safeguard its own interests, after President Donald Trump declared sweeping levies on all U.S. trading partners around the world. The U.S. move disregards the balance of interests reached in multilateral trade negotiations over the years and the fact that it has long benefited greatly from international trade, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement.
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3 weeks ago | 
independent.ie | Alan Caulfield |Eoghan Moloney |Denise Calnan
The Government fears Ireland will be swept up in a worldwide recession after US president Donald Trump announced a series of reciprocal tariffs on countries around the globe. Mr Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement slapped a 20pc tariff on goods being exported from the EU to the US. He also announced a 25pc tariff on all cars being imported to the US from midnight last night. Pharmaceuticals, of which Ireland is a major exporter, will not be subject to the reciprocal tariffs at this point.
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3 weeks ago | 
independent.ie | Alan Caulfield |Eoghan Moloney
The Government fears Ireland will be swept up in a worldwide recession after US president Donald Trump announced a series of reciprocal tariffs on countries around the globe. Mr Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement slapped a 20pc tariff on goods being exported from the EU to the US. He also announced a 25pc tariff on all cars being imported to the US from midnight last night. Pharmaceuticals, of which Ireland is a major exporter, will not be subject to the reciprocal tariffs at this point.
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3 weeks ago | 
independent.ie | Eoghan Moloney |Ryan Nugent |Alan Caulfield
Tánaiste Simon Harris says effect of tariffs likely to have 'significant effect on Irish economy'You can read the full statement from Tánaiste and trade minister Simon Harris here: I deeply regret the announcement on tariffs made by President Trump tonight. As I have been saying for some time, there are no winners when it comes to tariffs - they are bad for consumers, put jobs at risk, and drive up costs and uncertainty for business.
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3 weeks ago | 
independent.ie | Eoghan Moloney |Ryan Nugent |Alan Caulfield
'No justification' for tariffs on Irish and EU goods - Taoiseach Micheál MartinThere is “no justification” for 20pc tariffs on Ireland and the EU on imports to the US, according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Mr Martin said the EU “will weather this storm” and said “disrupting” the “deeply integrated relationship” between the EU and the US “benefits no one”. In a statement following the announcement from President Trump, Mr Martin said he “deeply regrets” the 20pc tariff imposition.
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3 weeks ago | 
independent.ie | Denise Calnan |Alan Caulfield |Amy Blaney
Analysis: Trump uses power against foes unlike any other modern US presidentHis executive orders target opponents, aim to reshape governmentSupporters say his actions fulfill campaign promisesCritics see authoritarian tactics, some institutions resistIn just 10 weeks in office, Donald Trump has imposed his will on perceived adversaries in business, politics, the media and allied nations by leveraging power in ways no other modern U.S. president has tried.
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3 weeks ago | 
independent.ie | Denise Calnan |Alan Caulfield |Amy Blaney
New Jersey senator Cory Booker has now been speaking non-stop for nearly 19 hours in protest at TrumpNew Jersey Democratic senator Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday afternoon in a feat of endurance to show Democrats’ objections to President Donald Trump’s sweeping actions.
