It ‘makes sense’ for the European Union to review the rationale behind proposed countermeasures for US tariffs, the Tánaiste has said.

Simon Harris also said he will bring a proposal for €100 million in financial assistance for non-lethal military for Ukraine to Cabinet.

Simon Harris is in Brussels for a meeting of the European Council.

The leaders agreed to take the first steps towards recognising a Palestinian state following a meeting of the European Council in Brussels.

Leo Varadkar said he will urge fellow EU leaders next week to agree a t call for a renewed ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

The Ukrainian president also extended new year’s wishes to the people of Ireland

Persistent divisions between the EU leaders mean the bloc is unlikely for now put a ceiling on what it pays for gas

Micheál Martin also accused Russian president Vladimir Putin of 'weaponising' food amid ongoing blockades of Ukrainian grain