Jackie Fox

Jackie Fox

Washington Correspondent

House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) speaks during a news conference on affordability on Capitol Hill on December 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. House Democrats have unveiled the American Affordability Act, a comprehensive p

Planned Drumcree march 'provocative', says US Congressman

US Representative Richard Neal has described the planned Orange Order march along the Garvaghy Road in Portadown as "provocative".

Ulster • 1 hr

Chris Bryant leaving number 10 Downing Street, London

US politicians call on Bryant to stop 'contentious' march

A bipartisan group of US Congress members has called on Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant to put a stop to the Orange Order march on Garvaghy Road.

US • 12 hrs

Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaking at the United Nations General Assembly

Gaza puts Israel and its critics centre stage at UN

Israel and its involvement in US strikes on Iran, its actions in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank have been central to many of the conversations at the UN this week, including in Taoiseach Micheál Martin's address.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Sep

Micheál Martin speaking into two microphones with a rectangle bullet proof glass panel in front of him at the UN General Assembly podium.

When true Gaza horror revealed 'it will shame the world'

When the true horrors of Gaza "are finally and fully revealed, it will shame the world", Micheál Martin has said in his New York address at the UN.

Ireland • 25 Sep

EU Commissioner Michael McGrath stands at a podium during a media event

Concern AI may 'go beyond capability of human control'

European Commissioner Michael McGrath has expressed concern that AI may go "beyond the capability and control of human beings", given the pace and depth of the technology's development.

Ireland • 24 Sep

Taoiseach Micheal Martin listens at a Middle East peace event during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters on September 22, 2026 In New York City

Taoiseach to highlight global uncertainty in UN address

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected to focus on global uncertainty during his address to the UN General Assembly.

UN General Assembly • 24 Sep

Govt considers extending excise cuts on fuel until spring

The Government is considering extending the excise cuts on petrol and diesel until late February or early March.

Budget 2027 • 24 Sep

Up to Irish to decide answer to '26 plus 6', says Mamdani

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said it is up to the Irish to make a decision when it comes to a United Ireland, adding: "I believe in self-determination, that should be extended to the Irish."

US • 23 Sep

US President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York

Donald Trump peacemaker and warmaker during UN speech

The US President opened his speech by getting what he sees as the obvious out of the way - that the United States is the strongest country in the world.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Sep

Taoiseach to focus on multilateralism in address to UN

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he will focus on asserting multilateralism in the context of conflict and war when he addresses the UN General Assembly later this week.

Ireland • 21 Sep