Paul Cunningham

Brussels, Dublin

Political Correspondent at RTÉ

Political Correspondent for RTÉ. Ex Europe Corr + Environment Corr. Author. Documentaries. Reporting from 50+ countries. Fan of @flornews #Spurs

Articles

Dáil due to vote on Sinn Féin's Israeli bonds bill

1 week ago | rte.ie | Paul Cunningham

TDs are due to vote on a Sinn Féin bill which seeks to prevent the Central Bank from having any involvement with Israeli bonds. The Government has indicated it will oppose the proposal, in part, for legal reasons. Last night, a debate on the matter was interrupted after around 40 people were removed from the public gallery.
Watch: Dáil suspended during Israeli bonds bill debate

1 week ago | rte.ie | Paul Cunningham

The Dáil was suspended for a time tonight during a debate on a bill brought forward by Sinn Féin which seeks to prevent the Irish Central Bank dealing with Israeli bonds. They reacted after Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe detailed why the Government is opposing the Sinn Féin private members motion.
First step on road to new OTB after first draft approval

1 week ago | rte.ie | Paul Cunningham

Cabinet took a first step today and gave approval to Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris to draft an Occupied Territories Bill. It has been a long road for Independent Senator Frances Black, who first tabled her proposed legislation on the topic back in 2018. The next step comes when Mr Harris seeks ministerial approval for what's termed a draft scheme - an outline of what the legislation will contain.
Draft Irish legislation to ratify CETA approved

1 week ago | rte.ie | Paul Cunningham

Tánaiste Simon Harris has secured Cabinet approval for the drafting of legislation which will allow for the ratification of the controversial EU-Canada trade deal. The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement is a deal reached between the EU and Canada which requires the backing of parliaments across all the EU member states to be fully operational.
Tánaiste to seek Cabinet approval for CETA legislation

1 week ago | rte.ie | Paul Cunningham

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Tánaiste to seek Cabinet approval for CETA legislation

1 week ago | rte.ie | Paul Cunningham

Tánaiste Simon Harris will seek Cabinet approval tomorrow for the drafting of legislation which will allow for the ratification of the controversial EU-Canada trade deal. The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) is a deal reached between the EU and Canada which requires the backing of parliaments across all the EU Member States to be fully operational.
Harris warns US of risks with investigation of pharma

1 week ago | rte.ie | Paul Cunningham

Tánaiste Simon Harris has warned the US administration of the negative consequences of imposing tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals and microchips. Simon Harris has written to US Secretary for Commerce Howard Lutnick following the latter's instigation of two investigations examining whether the US' reliance on foreign imports in those sectors poses a risk to national security.
Orbán criticises Taoiseach after 'abuse of vetoes' quote

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Paul Cunningham

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Tánaiste to outline US-UK trade deal concerns to Cabinet

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Paul Cunningham

The Cabinet meets in Dublin this morning, with Tánaiste Simon Harris expected to express concern that last weeks' outline trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom could formalise tariffs. Mr Harris, who is Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, will tell his colleagues that such an environment would be "far from the optimum outcome" for both the EU and Ireland.
Orbán criticises Taoiseach after 'abuse of vetoes' quote

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Paul Cunningham

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