Ukraine crisis

18:03, 2 JUL 2026

Nationalising Russian-owned Limerick plant 'not on agenda' if sanctions cut off exports, says Taoiseach

Investigations are currently ongoing into whether alumina exported from the plant to Russia is used for missiles and tanks

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All eyes were on Zelenskyy at Ireland's EU Presidency ceremony as security swarmed Dublin Castle

Volodymyr Zelensky

Security would always be strict for the opening day, but multiple roads were closed and gardaí surrounded the venue as the VIP arrived

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President Zelenskyy hopes Ireland's investigation into Aughinish Alumina will not take 'months'

Volodymyr Zelensky

The Russian-owned plant in Limerick has come under international scrutiny as investigations are trying to determine whether alumina being exported to Russia is used for missiles and tanks attacking Ukraine

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TD says 'anger is being directed at the wrong people' after meeting Ukrainian families facing eviction

A Cork TD has defended his support for Ukrainian families facing eviction from Trabolgan Holiday Centre.

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Psychic's chilling warning about how Iran war will end after Covid prediction

Middle East war

Psychic Jessica Adams has issued a chilling prediction for 2026, warning the world map will be redrawn as conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine continue to rage

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Taoiseach says sanctioning Aughinish would 'harm Europe more than Russia'

Speaking on Friday, the Taoiseach said that the arguments in the letter, which was sent to his office this week, were not new and that he did not view them as a threat

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NATO responds after Russian drone meant for Ukraine causes carnage in Romania

Two people were injured when a Russian drone landed on a Romanian apartment block in the hear hours of Friday morning

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Ireland to end free accommodation for Ukrainians under major new plan

The Government has announced plans to phase out free accommodation for many Ukrainians in Ireland by 2027.

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Trump sending 5,000 more US troops to Poland over 'pleasing relationship with leader'

Poland has been a huge ally to Ukraine as the Russian conflict continues

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Minister mulling plan for payments to Ukrainian refugees after they return home

Jim O’Callaghan was responding to a report in The Sunday Times which said Ukrainians who fled to Ireland because of the war would receive the money after they have arrived back in Ukraine

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Ireland using foreign security for EU Presidency 'not controversial', says Minister

Ireland will assume the presidency of the Council of the EU on July 1 which will see over 30,000 visitors over six months

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Ireland considering joining Ukraine war tribunal

Volodymyr Zelensky

At Cabinet on Tuesday, Minister Helen McEntee updated ministerial on proposals to advance Irish support for international accountability mechanisms in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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Government withdrawal of Ukrainian refugee support adding 'significant trauma and stress'

Proposals will see the withdrawal of State-contracted, commercial accommodation being offered to Ukrainian refugees who arrived in Ireland before March 2024

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Move to axe accommodation for 16,000 Ukrainians explained as some told they can stay

The withdrawal will be phased over six months

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Worker killed in drone strike at largest nuclear power plant in Europe

The International Atomic Energy Agency has issued an urgent warning after a deadly drone strike killed a driver at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine — the largest nuclear facility in Europe

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Psychic who 'predicted' Covid gives chilling warning about how Iran war will end

Psychic Jessica Adams, who claims to have predicted the Covid-19 pandemic and Donald Trump's election win, has issued a stark warning amid the ongoing Middle East crisis

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Helen McEntee flies to Kyiv to back Ukraine and mark Bucha anniversary

During her visit, Minister McEntee will also participate in a series of bilateral engagements on Wednesday, 1 April, including the second Ireland-Ukraine Strategic Dialogue

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Justice Minister still can't confirm who was responsible for drone incident during Zelensky visit

Russia has been blamed for that incident - an accusation the country angrily denies

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No Defence Force members apply for mission to train Ukrainian soldiers in row over subsistence payments

Around 30 Irish soldiers have already served on the mission in Germany that trains Ukrainian soldiers in non-lethal skills like engineering and first aid. But the deadline for applying for the next mission has passed and nobody put their names forward

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'If Putin could interfere in an Irish election it would surely be to make Mary Lou McDonald Taoiseach'

'Sinn Fein want to leave Ireland and Europe's public services defenceless against Russian tyranny'

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Taoiseach blasts Sinn Féin move that would make Vladimir Putin 'happiest person in the world'

Mr Martin said it’s "extremely important” that Ireland continues to show solidarity with Ukraine

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NATO fighter jets scrambled as Putin unleashes new missile barrage on Ukraine

Vladimir Putin unleashed a fresh missile barrage on Ukraine just hours before peace talks were due to begin in Geneva, with NATO fighter jets scrambled in response

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Irish soldiers could board Russian oil tankers amid 'threat to everybody' warning

The Defence Minister said there is already a law in place that would allow Irish soldiers to board foreign oil tankers

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Winter Olympics 2026: IOC disqualifies Ukraine athlete over helmet tribute

Winter Olympic Games

Vladyslav Heraskevych had his Olympic accreditation revoked after the IOC refused to let him wear a specially-made helmet featuring images of 24 deceased Ukrainian athletes killed in Russia's invasion

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