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High costs in Ireland are driven by poor infrastructure and island status, aggravated by tariffs and oil price hikes.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Feb 9

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Ireland
sovereign state in Northwestern Europe
- Ireland's EU Council Presidency involves engaging with the European Political Community and affecting Erasmus grants.12:20
- Debates on national defense spending policy and a summit hosted by the Hydrogen Valley initiative take place in Ireland.10:07
Fine Gael
Irish political party
- Micheál Martin and Harris are competing for leadership between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, involving various political figures.Tue 23:39
- James Geoghegan, a Fine Gael Deputy, is involved as the party's Ard Fheis takes place in University College Cork.Tue 14:40
Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- The war with Iran is driving disaffection among white voters.16:43
- Kansas is projected to flip House seats, while Jimmy Kimmel criticized Donald Trump's priorities and losses.16:42

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Feb 9irishtimes.com