Donald Trump has slapped a 20% tariff on EU goods which are imported into the US. The US President says the trade measure will help to make America wealthy again, but Irish officials say they're disappointed with the announcement.
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The EU's called Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs a 'blow to the world economy'. Many Cork based companies will be affected by the tariffs including Irish Distillers which make Jameson, Dairygold and multiple pharmaceutical companies.
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A number of parents slept outside the Dail last night to highlight the critical shortage of special education classes around the country. 97 children in Cork do not have a place in a special school for September.
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Ireland now has the strongest passport in the world. The Nomad Passport Index for 2025 has placed us in the top spot, followed by Switzerland, Greece and Portugal.
