Offer of vehicles to Ukraine army disregards our neutrality

Taoiseach says Government and European Commission will consider ‘options’ on Aughinish Alumina plant’s output

Simon Harris says he has not been ‘involved in any conversations’ on nationalisation of Co Limerick plant

As Ireland takes up EU presidency, it is one of only two EU countries that failed to take action against Rusal assets

Russia has borne the heavier toll, with 1.4 million troops killed or wounded since it invaded in February 2022

Ruling from Sweden’s tax authority states all of Rusal’s operation in Europe, which includes Irish plant, should be subject to EU sanctions

Taoiseach plays down concerns over how neutral Ireland would help strengthen EU’s defence during presidency

EU acts with relative immediacy in another geopolitical battleground between Russia and the West

Moscow’s scope for exerting hegemonic power is diminished in an increasingly multipolar world order

This is eighth time Ireland has held rotating presidency since joining bloc in 1973

Intergovernmental bargaining makes up much of the EU’s activity

Police hunt suspected bomber believed to have fled wealthy Mediterranean principality

Co Limerick plant will be required to set aside nearly €31m under new agreement

Gains come even as Kremlin’s war machine stumbles and Ukrainian strikes hit Russia’s oil sector and spark fuel shortages

Early Edition with Aideen Finnegan

Ground-based beacons, despite nearing the end of their service life, are less vulnerable to interference

Russian attacks kill four in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv

Berlin wants to loosen the shackles on the BND as part of a Europe-wide drive to reduce dependence on US intelligence

The EU budget, online safety, Ukraine’s accession, removing red tape from green energy, or neutrality – what should the Government prioritise?

Company may nationalisation due to Ukraine war sanctions against Russian owners