The Irish Times

Irish Catholic body in US moves to open doors to women after nearly 200 years

Ancient Order of Hibernians plans led to rift with leadership of parallel women’s organisation

Wed May 18 2022 - 20:05

When Irish ties are waning: Our diplomatic struggle in the United States

Ireland still punches above its weight on Capitol Hill, but the fight is becoming harder

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 05:00

Call for Government to ‘reset’ priorities on Irish-American issues

Ancient Order of Hibernians says there is a need for stronger advocacy in Washington

Mon Jan 24 2022 - 07:00

Zappone’s special envoy role added ‘status’ to Ireland’s UN bid

Former minister was one of 12 diplomats working on campaign for Security Council seat

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 01:00

Eoghan Murphy: Influential figure who was still deemed a ‘rising prospect’

Resignation comes as a shock as few thought bruising spell in housing would be last time in cabinet

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 15:26

Biden expresses ‘strong support’ for Belfast Agreement in meeting with Martin

US president tells Taoiseach of ‘deep affection that we Americans have for Ireland and the people of Ireland’

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 21:17

Gardaí operating Covid-19 checkpoint seize €70,000 worth of heroin

Gardaí say they remain vigilant on crime and drug dealing amid pandemic

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 18:49

Waterford: Fine Gael fails to win general election seat in constituency for first time

Greens’ Marc Ó Cathasaigh elected on seventh and final count at Waterford IT

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 07:34

Three arrested following €110,000 cannabis seizure

Gardaí seized €8k in cash, €76k of suspected cannabis herb and growing equipment

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 12:32

John Deasy confirms he will not contest next election

Waterford TD says uncertainty has permeated ruling administration

Fri Aug 23 2019 - 11:22

Undocumented in Ireland: ‘I feel as Irish as they come’

Rashmi (24) is campaigning for a pathway to residency for young undocumented people

Wed Jul 03 2019 - 00:02

FG's John Deasy ‘hasn’t been visible’ locally - party members

Party’s Waterford branch backs motion of no confidence in the Fine Gael TD

Wed Jun 26 2019 - 01:00

Trump visit: The challenges, protests and trade-offs

Government sighs with relief as deflated atmosphere hangs over Doonbeg

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 00:05

D Day commemorations delay Donald’s Doonbeg dinner

Student J1 visas may be raised at dinner in Trump’s International Golf Links Hotel

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 16:03

US president optimistic over stalled visa scheme for Irish

Varadkar says talks with Trump at Shannon Airport included Ireland’s trade surplus with US

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 07:34

‘Very pleasant’ Donald Trump plans to return to Ireland, Breen says

Clare TD and Minister of State says US meeting president ‘a colourful occasion’

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 19:29

Brexit, E3 visas and NI on the agenda for Varadkar-Trump meeting

Taoiseach not expected among officials joining US president at his Doonbeg golf resort

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 00:07

Pelosi pledges to raise Irish visa Bill with Republican Senate leader

Democrat says she will help renewed push in Congress to pass extension of E3 visas to Irish

Thu Apr 18 2019 - 01:00

Declaration that PAC acted unlawfully would have ‘chilling’ effect

Dáil committee tells Supreme Court it accepts ‘significant’ findings on Angela Kerins case

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 12:49

Pelosi to lead US delegation to Ireland amid push for visa deal

Speaker of House of Representatives to visit Border and meet Taoiseach later in month

Thu Apr 04 2019 - 01:00

Taoiseach to raise issue of Irish access to US visa with Trump

Special envoy John Deasy confirms renewed push to secure opening up of E3 scheme

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 01:00

Irish-American relations at crossroads as Varadkar goes to Washington

Decline in emigration to US is prompting rethink of long-standing relationship

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 02:23

Micheál Martin denies blocking anybody from European elections

FF leader asks members to think of the party when selecting MEP candidates

Sun Jan 27 2019 - 19:56

Phil Hogan confirms he would like second term as European Commissioner

It is understood Varadkar has not given Mr Hogan a commitment on the issue

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 20:49

Irish hopes of getting extra US visas suffer severe blow

US Senate fails to back proposal to give some E3 visas to Irish

Fri Dec 21 2018 - 12:46

Growing fears over passage of US visa deal for Irish citizens

Doubts raised by number of Senate members over expanding scheme to include Irish citizens

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 21:00

Irish officials ramp up efforts for US working visa

With Congress in its final week, Ireland needs unanimous approval from the Senate

Mon Dec 17 2018 - 14:13

Possible US senate vote on proposal to extend visa to Irish likely to be delayed

Six ‘holds’ have been put on the legislation since it was approved by the US House of Representatives last week

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 18:03

Bill to extend E3 visas to Irish citizens goes before US Senate

Vote will be next week at earliest but Bill may proceed quickly if there is broad consent

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 21:26

New US visa deal for Irish citizens passes first Congress hurdle

House of Representatives agrees to extend E3 scheme but unanimous Senate vote still required

Wed Nov 28 2018 - 22:42

Hopes for extra US visas for Irish people hit by setback

Australia raises concerns over changes to E3 scheme, meaning Congress vote now deferred

Tue Nov 13 2018 - 19:28

Irish in Washington push for new visa deal amid concerns for future

America Letter: Proposed US-Ireland scheme would see E3 visa extended to Irish citizens

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 01:00

Armed gardaí to be deployed in Rathkeale over Christmas

Rathkeale operation a direct response to talks with settled and Traveller communities

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 21:24

Fine Gael TD: US immigration reform 'closer than it's ever been'

John Deasy credits figures in president’s cabinet for helping progress US-Ireland plan

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 01:00