Donald Trump pulls back from threatened tariffs and military action over Greenland, but what does it mean for EU-US relations? From Brussels, Mary Regan joins Tabitha Monahan to assess the fallout, Ireland’s tightrope diplomacy, and fresh tensions over the Mercosur trade deal.  

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Mairead McGuinness returns with a new EU role as the government rolls out a €250m cost-of-living package. Will it ease the pressure, or just delay tougher budget decisions ahead?

Host; Kevin Doyle, Guest; Cónal Thomas

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Mairead McGuinness returns with a new EU role as the government rolls out a €250m cost-of-living package. Will it ease the pressure, or just delay tougher budget decisions ahead?
Host; Kevin Doyle, Guest; Cónal Thomas
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A €250m cost of living package under scrutiny and the return of Mairead McGuinness

Taoiseach Micheál Martin sat down with US president Donald Trump for the traditional St Patrick’s Day summit, with Mr Trump in typically boisterous form. How did the Taoiseach get on, though, with Iran, Keir Starmer, and a potential Doonbeg visit all on the agenda?  

Host: Tabitha Monahan 

Guests: Mary Regan and Cónal Thomas  

Taoiseach Micheál Martin sat down with US president Donald Trump for the traditional St Patrick’s Day summit, with Mr Trump in typically boisterous form. How did the Taoiseach get on, though, with Iran, Keir Starmer, and a potential Doonbeg visit all on the agenda? &nbsp;
Host: Tabitha Monahan&nbsp;
Guests: Mary Regan and Cónal Thomas &nbsp;

Taoiseach meets Trump: How did Micheál Martin fare in Washington?

Ministers may be globe trotting for St Patrick’s Day, but the political temperature at home is rising. As energy prices climb amid tensions in the Middle East, the Government insists it will not be found wanting, but what does that mean in practice? At the same time, Micheál Martin prepares for a significant meeting with Donald Trump in the White House.

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Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest:  Cónal Thomas 

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Ministers may be globe trotting for St Patrick’s Day, but the political temperature at home is rising. As energy prices climb amid tensions in the Middle East, the Government insists it will not be found wanting, but what does that mean in practice? At the same time, Micheál Martin prepares for a significant meeting with Donald Trump in the White House.
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Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: &nbsp;Cónal Thomas&nbsp;
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