Lisa O'Carroll

Migration numbers down in Ireland - b political debate on whether cause is tougher justice minister or whether he is reaping benefits of previous govt policies. There is another factor: weather. Frontex figs Irregular crossings across Med and English Channel down over winter

When dad rings RTE

Olof Gill @olofgill

I just learned that my 76 year old father phoned the main switch line of a national broadcaster to ask that they pronounce my name properly whenever I'm on radio/TV (Ol-of not Ol-af). And I thought this week couldn't get any madder..! #Olof #Olaf

Sefcovic to go to Washington On Sunday

Another magnificent day in Dublin - portobello now. https://t.co/Q8UAcJVZK3

Will those what to pay tariffs for the last few days and hours now get a rebate? Follow Guardian for all updates as Trump reverses decision on tariffs after a week https://t.co/IwwfcmzODq

RT @olofgill: 🚨EU COMMISSION STATEMENT🚨 EU Member States have voted in favour of @EU_Commission proposal to introduce trade countermeasure…

Eu pharma firms warn of "risk of exodus" from EU, with R&D first in line according to survey by EU pharma association. https://t.co/2RsFt9Zfxy

Cork politician wants Ursula von der Leyen and Maros Sefcovic to go to Ringaskiddy to see for themselves the depth and breath of pharma. 9 mammoth plants in this area alone. Locals says tariffs will be "like a bomb" to area https://t.co/erIEPeSBzv

RT @MarosSefcovic: A frank 2h exchange w Sec. @howardlutnick and Amb. @jamiesongreer. I was clear: US tariffs are damaging, unjustified.…

Dow suffers its 7th worst day loss in history - ⁦@CNBC⁩ https://t.co/uJRk1bWgLx

NEW: Ireland is not out of the woods on pharma. Here's what Eu officials are saying - they fear and suspect pharma tariffs are only a matter of time. Here's my post from earlier. https://t.co/YceLanvKSG

Sefcovic to talk to DC counterparts tomorrow about tariffs. EU facing three sets of tariffs aluminium and steel - vote on those next Wednesday cars last night's 20% tariff

Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺 @MarosSefcovic

Unjustified tariffs inevitably backfire. We'll act in a calm, carefully phased, unified way, as we calibrate our response, while allowing adequate time for talks. But we won't stand idly by, should we be unable to reach a fair deal. I'll speak to my U.S. counterparts tomorrow. https://t.co/tA9l40wvRE

Northern Ireland will be exposed in trade war if EU retaliates with a like for like 20% tariff on US imports. Because of Brexit, NI will have to apply EU rules meaning components imported to Bolton from US cheaper than Belfast. But all hypothetical until we get EU response.

UK manufacturing body Make UK says the 10% tariffs will be "devastating" for British exporters. Stephen Phipson, CEO, says the 10% tariff is "highly disappointing" given the balanced trade relationship between the two countries. https://t.co/i48SuXt3yP

Ursula von der Leyen will make statement at 5am CET tomorrow. She is currently in Uzbekistan at summit.