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Leo XIV: American, Augustinian, Missionary.

Leo XIV: Meiriceánach, Aibhistíneach, Misinéir.

Robert Francis Prevost is the next pope of the Catholic Church and will be known to the general public as Leo XIV.

Robert Francis Prevost é an chéad phápa eile ar an Eaglais Chaitliceach agus mar Leo XIV a bheidh aithne ag an bpobal mór air.

It was not expected that the successor to Princip would come from America, but his appointment is a strong indication that there will be a certain continuity between the work of Leo XIV and Princip.

Ní raibh súil gur as Meiriceá a thiocfadh an comharba ar Phrionsias, ach nod láidir é a cheapúchán go mbeidh leanúnachas áirithe idir obair Leo XIV agus Prionsias.

Robert Prevost, who was not appointed cardinal until 2023, is from Chicago, Illinois, and is one of the 80 men appointed cardinals by Pope Francis since 2013.

As Chicago Illinois é Robert Prevost, nár ceapadh ina chairdinéal go dtí 2023, duine de na 80 fear a cheap Prionsias ina gcairdinéil ó 2013.

Robert Prevost was born in 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, and entered the priesthood in the Augustinian order there, before graduating with a degree in mathematics from Villanova University in Philadelphia.

I 1955 i Chicago Illinois a rugadh Robert Prevost, agus chuaigh sé isteach sna sagairt san ord Aibhistíneach ansin, sular bhain sé céim amach sa matamataic in Ollscoil Vilanova i Philadelphia.

He also earned degrees in theology, one of which was a doctorate in Rome.

Bhain sé céimeanna amach sa diagacht freisin, ceann acu sin ina dhochtúireacht sa Róimh.

In 1985 he headed to Peru where he spent 14 years as a missionary in one of the poorest countries in the world.

I 1985 thug sé aghaidh ar Pheiriú áit ar chaith sé 14 bhliana déag ina mhisinéir i gceann de thíortha bochta an domhain.

It was brought back to America in 1999 where it was introduced to the Aussies there and around the world.

Tugadh ar ais chuig Meiriceá e i 1999 áit a cuireadh é i mbun na nAibhistíneach ansíúd agus ar fud an domhain.

But Francis sent him back to Peru in 2014, this time as bishop of Chiclayo in the north of that country, and it was there that Francis called him to Rome in 2023.

Ach chuir Proinsias ar ais chuig Peiriú é i 2014, an uair seo ina easpag ar Chiclayo i dtuaisceart na tíre sin, agus is ann a bhí sé gur ghlaoigh Proinsias chun na Róimhe é i 2023.

When Prevost was put in charge of the institution that advises the Pope on the appointment of a new bishop, it was clear that Princip wanted to give him power and status.

Nuair a cuireadh Prevost i mbun an fhorais a chuireann comhairle ar an bPápa faoi easpag nua a cheapadh, ba léir go raibh Prionsias ag iarraidh cumhacht agus stadas a thabhairt dó.

Not long after that, he became a cardinal, the highest rank in the church other than the pope himself.

Níorbh fhada ina dhiaidh sin a rinneadh cairdinéal de, an chéim is airde san eaglais seachas an pápa féin.

Francis was confident in his ability to communicate with the different factions in the church and his moderate stance on many controversial issues.

Bhí muinín ag Proinsias as a chumas cumarsáide leis na heití éagsúla san eaglais agus an seasamh measartha a bhí aige as go leor ceisteanna conspóideacha.

The direction that Prevost would follow was clear upon Francis’ death.

Bhí sé soiléir ar bhás Phroinsias an treo a leanfadh Prevost.

He said that the work could not be stopped or turned back, saying that the same strong message was always there: proclaim Jesus Christ and proclaim the Gospel.

Dúirt sé nach bhféadfaí an obair a stopadh ná casadh ar ais, á rá go raibh an teachtaireacht chéanna láidir ann i gcónaí: fógair Íosa Críost agus fógair an Soiscéal.

But he also said that it needed to be told in a way that the youth, the poor and politicians could hear it in their own way.

Ach dúirt sé freisin go gcaithfí é a inseacht ar bealach a chloisfeadh an óige, na boicht agus polaiteoirí é ina mbealach féin.

The church is alive in today’s world, he said, not in the world it was in 10 or 20 years ago.

Tá an eaglais beo i saol an lae inniu, a dúirt sé, ní sa saol a bhí ann 10 nó 20 bliain ó shin.

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A secret assembly to elect a Pope has begun.

Tús curtha le comhthionól rúnda chun Pápa a thoghadh.

133 Cardinals of the Catholic Church from 70 countries around the world have begun the secret conclave in the Vatican this evening to elect a new Pope.

Tá tús curtha ag 133 Cairdinéal as an Eaglais Chaitliceach ó 70 tír ar fud an domhain tráthnóna leis an gcomhthionól rúnda sa Vatacáin chun Pápa nua a thoghadh.

The Cardinals attended Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica this morning.

D’fhreastail na Cairdinéil ar Aifreann i mBaisleac Pheadair ar maidin.

In the evening, they gathered in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican to begin the official process.

Tráthnóna, bhailigh siad le chéile sa Séipéal Sistíneach sa Vatacáin chun tús a chur leis an bpróiseas oifigiúil.

The 133 cardinals were sworn to secrecy before the church doors were closed.

Cuireadh an 133 cairdinéal faoi mhionn rúndachta sular dunadh doirse an tséipéil.

The cardinals will have no contact with anyone outside the congregation until a successor to Pope Francis, who died last month, has been chosen.

Ní bheidh aon teagmháil ag na cairdinéil le duine ar bith taobh amuigh den gcomhthionól go dtí go mbeidh comharba ar an bPápa Prionsias a bhásaigh an mhí seo caite roghnaithe.

A Pope has not been elected on the first day of the secret assembly for centuries.

Níor toghadh Pápa ar an gcéad lá den chomhthionól rúnda leis na céadta bliain.

It is estimated that the cardinals may continue voting for several days before one cardinal has received enough votes to be appointed the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church.

Meastar go bhféadfadh sé go leanfaidh na cairdinéil i mbun vótála ar feadh roinnt laethanta sula mbeidh dóthain vótaí faighte ag cairdinéal amháin chun é a cheapadh ina 267 Pápa ar an Eaglais Chaitliceach.

There will be one ballot today.

Ballóid amháin a bheidh ann inniu.

Starting today, Cardinals will be able to vote up to 4 times a day.

Ón lá inniu ar aghaidh, beidh na Cairdinéil in ann vóta a chaitheamh suas le 4 bhabhta sa lá.

According to rules implemented by Pope Paul VI in 1970, Cardinals must be under 80 years of age to be able to vote.

De réir rialacha a chuir an Pápa Pól VI i bhfeidhm i 1970, caithfidh na Cairdinéil a bheith faoi 80 bliain d’aois chun a bheith in ann vóta a chaitheamh.

A secret assembly has begun to elect a Pope A secret assembly has begun to elect a Pope

Tús curtha le comhthionól rúnda chun Pápa a thoghadh Tús curtha le comhthionól rúnda chun Pápa a thoghadh

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Trump has celebrated his first 100 days in office.

Comóradh déanta ag Trump ar a chéad 100 lá in oifig.

United States President Donald Trump held a rally in Michigan yesterday to celebrate his first 100 days in office, in his second term as President.

Bhí slógadh i Michigan ag Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump inné leis an chéad 100 lá atá caite in oifig aige, ina dhara téarma mar Uachtarán, a cheiliúradh.

President Trump stood by what he says he has done so far and claimed that as a result, prices have decreased, that a lot of investment has been made in the economy and that America is respected again around the world.

Sheas an tUachtarán Trump leis an méid a deir sé atá déanta aige go dtí seo agus mhaígh sé go bhfuil praghasanna laghdaithe dá bharr, go bhfuil infheistíocht mhór déanta sa gheilleagar agus go bhfuil meas ar Mheiriceá arís ar fud an domhain.

President Trump said that his Administration has done better in its first 100 days in office than any other Administration in the history of the United States.

Dúirt an tUachtarán Trump gur éirigh níos fearr lena Rialtas sa chéad 100 lá acu in oifig ná mar a d’éirigh le aon Rialtas eile riamh i stair na Stát Aontaithe.

The President said that illegal immigration has been combated, that trade tariffs are being imposed on goods coming into America and that federal workers are being cut.

Dúirt an tUachtarán go bhfuiltear tar éis dul i ngleic le hinimirce neamhdhleathach, go bhfuiltear ag gearradh táillí trádála ar earraí a thagann isteach go Meiriceá agus go bhfuiltear ag gearradh siar ar oibrithe feidearálacha.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the United States will withdraw from its role in mediation talks between Russia and Ukraine unless both countries implement practical plans to end the war.

Idir an dá linn, tá foláireamh tugtha ag Státrúnaí Mheiriceá, Marco Rubio, go dtarraingeoidh na Stáit Aontaithe siar as a ról sna cainteanna idirghabhála idir an Rúis agus an Úcráin, muna gcuireann an dá thír pleananna praiticiúla i bhfeidhm chun deireadh a chur leis an gcogadh.

Donald Trump commemorates his first 100 days in office with rally in Michigan

Comóradh déanta ag Donald Trump ar a chéad 100 lá in oifig le slógadh i Michigan

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Meeting of the American President with President Zelensky in Rome.

Cruinniú ag Uachtarán Mheiriceá le hUachtarán Zelensky sa Róimh.

US President Donald Trump had a 15-minute conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Rome this morning.

Bhí comhrá a mhair 15 nóiméad ag Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump le hUachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky sa Róimh ar maidin.

The meeting was held in St. Peter’s Basilica before the funeral of Pope Francis.

Tionóladh an cruinniú i mBaisleac Pheadair roimh shochraid an Phápa Proinsias.

The White House said the two leaders had a ”very productive meeting”.

Dúirt an Teach Bán go raibh ”cruinniú an-thairbheach” ag an dá cheannaire.

Ukrainian presidential spokesman Serhiy Nykyforov says arrangements are being made to hold further talks.

Deir úrlabhraí uachtaránachta na hÚcráine Serhiy Nykyforov go bhfuil socruithe á ndéanamh chun tuilleadh cainteanna a reáchtáil.

The President of Ukraine said that if the matters discussed today are achieved, it could be a historic meeting.

Dúirt Uachtarán na hÚcráine má bhaintear na nithe a pléadh inniu amach go bhféadfadh sé tarlú gur cruinniú stairiúil a bhí ann.

This was the first meeting between the Presidents since a heated meeting between the two leaders at the White House in Washington in February.

Ba é seo an chéad chruinniú a bhí ag na hUachtaráin ó bhí cruinniú teasaí idir an dá cheannaire sa Teach Bán i Washington i Mí Feabhra.

The American President left Rome on Air Force One after attending the Pope’s funeral in Rome.

D’fhág Uachtarán Mheiriceá an Róimh ar Air Force One i ndiaidh do freastal ar shochraid an Phápa sa Róimh.

Following the meeting, President Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and said he is considering imposing further sanctions on Russia, something the Ukrainian President has repeatedly called for.

I ndiaidh an chruinnithe, cháin an tUachtarán Trump, Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin agus dúirt sé go bhfuil sé i mbun macnaimh maidir le tuilleadh smachtbhannaí a ghearradh ar an Rúis, rud atá á lorg ag Uachtarán na hÚcráine arís agus arís eile.

President Zelensky said that a complete ceasefire and how to achieve a peace that would last and prevent another war from starting were discussed.

Dúirt an tUachtarán Zelensky gur pléadh sos comhairc iomlán agus conas síocháin a mhairfeadh agus a chuirfeadh stop le cogadh eile tosnú a bhaint amach.

Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukraine continue.

Idir an dá linn, leanann ionsaithe na Rúise ar an Úcráin.

The President of the United States and the President of Ukraine are speaking in Rome this morning The President of the United States and the President of Ukraine are speaking in Rome this morning

Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe agus Uachtarán na hÚcráine i mbun cainte sa Róimh ar maidin Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe agus Uachtarán na hÚcráine i mbun cainte sa Róimh ar maidin

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150k people have paid their respects to the Pope so far.

150k duine atá tar éis a n-ómós a léiriú don Phápa go dtí seo.

The Vatican has said that 150,000 people have already come to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City for the third consecutive day.

Tá sé ráite ag an Vatacáin go bhfuil 150,000 duine tar éis teacht cheana féin chun a n-ómós a thabhairt don Phápa Proinsias, atá ina luí faoi ghradam i mBaisleac Pheadair i gCathair na Vatacáine don tríú lá as a chéile.

People are waiting up to four hours in queues to pay their respects.

Tá daoine ag fanacht suas le ceithre huaire i scuainí lena n-ómós a léiriú.

Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday.

Cailleadh an Pápa Proinsias Luan na Cásca.

He was 88 years old.

Bhí sé 88 bliain d’aois.

The President of Ireland, Michael D.

Bhí Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D.

Higgins, and his wife, Sabina in St. Peter’s Basilica earlier.

Higgins, agus a bhean chéile, Sabina i mBaisleac Pheadair níos túisce.

With world leaders expected to attend the funeral tomorrow morning, Italy is preparing for a tight security measure.

Agus súil le ceannairí domhanda teacht chuig an tsochraid maidin amárach, tá beart dian slándála á réiteach ag an Iodáil.

President Michael D.

Beidh an tUachtarán Michael D.

Higgins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin are among the heads of state and government who will represent the countries of the world in Peter’s Square.

Higgins agus an Taoiseach Micheál Martin i measc na gceann stáit agus na gceann rialtais a dhéanfaidh ionadaíocht ar son thíortha an domhain i gCearnóg Pheadair.

They will be joined by US President Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymur Zelenskyy.

Ina gcomhluadar beidh Uachtarán Trump na Stát Aontaithe, Príomh-Aire na Breataine Keir Starmer, an tUachtarán Emmanuel Macron agus Uachtarán na hÚcráine, Volodymur Zelenskyy.

It was announced shortly afterwards that the First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O’Neill, will be present at the funeral.

Fógraíodh ar ball beag go mbeidh Céad-Aire Thuaisceart Éireann, Michelle O’Neill, i láthair ag an tsochraid.

Former US President Joe Biden will also be there.

Beidh iarUachtarán Mheirceá, Joe Biden, ann freisin.

In addition, hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected in Rome between now and Easter Sunday, when Pope Francis was last seen making a short circuit through St. Peter’s Square.

Anuas air sin, tá súil leis na céadta míle cuairteoir sa Róimh as seo go dtí an Satharn Domhnach na Cásca an uair dheireanach a chonacthas an Pápa Proinsias agus é ag déanamh cúrsa gearr thrí Chearnóg Pheadair.

Less than 24 hours later he died of a stroke that had struck him during the night.

Níos lú ná 24 uair níos deanaí bhí sé básaithe den stróc a bhuail é i gcaitheamh na hoíche.

He was recovering in the Vatican from a pneumonia infection that had put him in the hospital for 5 weeks.

Bhí sé ag teacht chuige fein sa Vatacáin ó infhabhtú niúmóine a chuir san ospidéal ar feadh 5 seachtaine é.

After the funeral, his body will be taken to his favorite church in Rome, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, and will be laid to rest under a simple slab with a single word engraved on it, Franciscus.

Tar éis na sochraide, tabharfar a chorp chuig an séipéal b’ansa leis sa Róimh, baisleac Santa Maria Maggiore agus cuirfear ann é faoi leac simplí a mbeidh aon fhocal amháin greanta air, Franciscus.

In Ireland, a Solemn Mass was held this morning in St. Mary’s Parish Church where prayers were held for the eternal rest of the Pope’s soul.

In Éirinn, bhí Aifreann Sollúnta ar siúl ar maidin i Leas-Eaglais Naomh Muire inar guíodh ar son suaimhneas síoraí d’anam an Phápa.

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Thousands in Rome bid farewell to the Pope.

An slán deireanach á fhágáil leis na bPápa ag na mílte sa Róimh.

Thousands are gathering in the Vatican to bid Pope Francis a final farewell in St. Peter’s Basilica, where his body will lie in state for the next three days.

Tá na mílte ag bailiú sa Vatacáin leis an slán deireanach a fhágáil ag an bPápa Proinsias i mBaisleac Pheadair, mar a mbeidh a chorp ag luí faoi ghradam go ceann trí lá.

A long line of mourners and visitors stretched across St. Peter’s Square before the doors of the basilica opened at ten o’clock in the morning, to allow entry to the public.

Shín líne fhada na sochraideach agus cuairteoiri trasna Chearnóg Pheadair sular oscail doirse na baislice ar a deich ar maidin, chun cead isteach a thabhairt don phobal.

The wardens estimated that there were approximately 20,000 people in the queue at that time.

Mheas na maoir go raibh tuairim is 20,000 duine sa scuaine an t-am sin.

Pope Francis, the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics around the world and the man from Argentina who was known for his reform, died on Monday at the age of 88.

Dé Luain a fuair an Pápa Prionsias bás in aois a 88 mbliana, ceannaire 1.4bn Caitliceach ar fud na cruinne, an fear as an Airgintín a raibh cáil an leasaithe air.

According to his death certificate, his death was caused by a stroke and heart failure, a day after he participated in the Cascais ceremonies at the Vatican.

De réir a theastais bháis, stróc agus teip croí a thug a bhás, lá tar éis dó páirt a ghlacadh i searmanais na Casca sa Vatacáin.

He had spent five weeks in hospital since February due to pneumonia that had spread to both lungs.

Bhí cúig seachtaine caite aige san ospidéal ó mhí Feabhra de bharr núimóine a bhí tolgtha aige sa dá scámhóg.

Since Monday, the pope’s body has been lying in state in the Casa Santa Marta church in the Vatican, the house where he has resided since becoming pope, unlike his predecessors who resided in the Papal Apartments in the Vatican.

Ón Luan, bhí corp an phápa as cionn cláir i séipéal Casa Santa Marta sa Vatacáin, an teach inar chuir sé faoí ó rinneadh pápa de, ní hionann agus na fir a chuaigh roimhe a rinne cónaí i Seomraí an Phápa sa Vatacáin.

But this morning, Francis’ body was taken from there to St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most beautiful and ornate churches in the world, and it will lie there until the funeral Mass on Saturday morning.

Ach ar maidin, tugadh corp Phroinsias as sin go dtí Baisleac Pheadair, ceann de na heaglaisí is galánta agus is ornáidí ar domhain, agus is ann a bheidh sé go dtí Aifreanna na sochraide maidin Dé Sathairn.

A crowd of priests and cardinals escorted his coffin through St. Peter’s Square, where applause broke out among the thousands awaiting him, a traditional sign of respect at funerals in Italy.

Slua de shagairt agus de cháirdinéil a rinne tionlacan ar a chónra trí Chearnóg Pheadair, mar a bhris bualadh bos amach i measc na mílte a bhí ag fanacht air, comhartha traidisiúnta ómóis ag sochraidí san Iodáil.

The bells of St. Peter’s rang and the Basilica choir sang psalms and Latin prayers as the pope’s body entered the church.

Bhuail cloig Naomh Peadair agus bhí cantaireachta salm agus páidreacha Laidne ag cór na Baislice ar theacht chorp an phápa isteach san eaglais.

He will lie in state in a simple coffin in front of the altar, and beneath a niche painted by Michelangelo himself until his funeral.

Beidh sé ag luí faoi ghradam i gcónra simplí os comhair an altóra, agus faoi bhun chuinneacháin a phéinteáil Michaelangelo féin go dtína shochraid.

Prince is dressed in the white robes of the pope and, as one would expect from a devout Catholic, the rosary is woven into his fingers.

Tá Prionsias gléasta in éide bhán an phápa agus, mar a bhéifí agus súil leis ó Chaitliceach cráifeach, an páidrin fite ina mhéaracha.

The crowds will be allowed to pass in front of the coffin until Friday night, up to ten people abreast at a time.

Scaoilfear na sluaite thar bhráid an chónra go dtí oíche Dé hAoine, suas le deichniúr le taobh a chéile ag an am.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope Francis in 2013, succeeding Pope Benedict XVI who retired from leadership of the Catholic Church, the first time this had happened since the thirteenth century.

Toghadh Jorge Mario Bergoglio ina Phápa Prionsias i 2013, i gomharbacht ar bPápa Benedict XVI a chuaigh ar scor o cheannaireacht na heaglaise caitlicí, an chéad uair a tharla sin ón tríú haois déag.

He was the first man from South America and the first member of the Jesuit Order to achieve the highest office in the Catholic Church.

Ba é an chéad fhear ó Mheiriceá Theas agus an chéad bhall d’Ord na nÍosánach leis an oifig is airde san Eaglais Chaitliceach a bhaint amach.

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Sony to create 100 new jobs in Dublin.

Sony le 100 post nua a chruthú i mBaile Átha Cliath.

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the company that makes PlayStation, is to create 100 new jobs in Dublin.

Tá Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), an comhlacht a dhéanann PlayStation, le 100 post nua a chur ar fáil i mBaile Átha Cliath.

Software engineers and data scientists are to be recruited, who will be conducting research and development, it was said, with the aim of improving the company’s digital operations and customer services.

Innealtóirí bog-earraí agus eolaithe sonraí atá le hearcú, ar taighde agus forbairt a bheas ar bun acu, a dúradh, le súil barr feabhais a chur ar oibríochtaí digiteachta an chomhlachta agus ar sheirbhísí do chustaiméirí.

The Industrial Development Agency (IDA Ireland) is supporting the investment.

Tá an Ghníomhaireacht Forbartha Tionscail (GFT Éireann) ag tacú leis an infheistíocht.

IDA chief executive Michael Lohan said the news was yet another testament to Ireland’s reputation as a hub for innovation and technology, not to mention the good reputation of the country’s workers around the world.

Dúirt príomhfheidhmeannach GFT Michael Lohan gur solaoid eile fós an scéala ar an dea-cháil atá ar Éirinn mar mhol nuálaíochta agus teicneolaíochta, gan trácht ar an dea-chlú atá ar oibrithe na tíre ar fud an domhain.

However, it appears that SIE’s business has changed significantly for the better recently, as it has only been a year since the company laid off 900 workers in various countries.

Ar a shon sin, taibhsíonn sé go bhfuil athrú suntasach chun feabhais tagtha ar ghnóthaí SIE le gairid, arae níl ann ach bliain ó scaoil an comhlacht 900 oibrí chun siúil i dtíortha éagsúla.

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Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Interest rates lowered again by the European Central Bank.

Rátaí úis íslithe arís ag an mBanc Ceannais Eorpach.

The European Central Bank has lowered interest rates again, for the second time this year and the seventh time in a year.

Tá rátaí úis íslithe arís ag an mBanc Ceannais Eorpach, an dara huair i mbliana agus an seachtú huair le bliain.

This is another reduction of 0.25%, which means that the main interest rate is now 2.25%.

Ísliú eile de 0.25 faoin gcéad atá i gceist agus fágann sin gur 2.25 faoin gcéad atá sa phríomhráta úis anois.

There is good news for the approximately 180,000 homeowners in this country who have a tracker mortgage as the reduction will take effect almost immediately on the amount they are repaying.

Dea-scéala atá ann do thart ar 180,000 úinéir tí sa tír seo a bhfuil morgáiste rianúcháin acu mar go rachaidh an t-ísliú i bhfeidhm nach mór láithreach ar an méid atá siad a íoc ar ais.

Homeowners with a variable interest rate will save €13 per month for every €100,000 they borrow.

Úinéirí tí a bhfuil ráta úis inathraithe acu, sábhálfaidh siadsan €13 sa mhí as gach €100,000 atá ar iasacht acu.

For example, in the case of a mortgage of €500,000, there will be a reduction of €65 per month or €780 per year in the amount they have to repay.

I gcás morgáiste de €500,000, mar shampla, beidh ísliú de €65 sa mhí nó €780 sa bhliain sa mhéid atá le híoc ar ais acu.

People with a fixed interest rate, however, will not have any change in the amount they have to pay back.

Daoine a bhfuil ráta úis seasta acu, áfach, ní bheidh aon athrú ar an méid atá le híoc ar ais acusan.

It is understood that the European Central Bank previously wanted to lower the key interest rate to 2% by the end of 2025, as long as the inflation rate fell at the same time.

Tuigtear gur theastaigh ón mBanc Ceannais Eorpach roimhe seo an príomhráta úis a ísliú go dtí 2 faoin gcéad faoi dheireadh 2025, a fhad is a thitfeadh ráta an bhoilscithe ag an am céanna.

A cog in the wheel, however, is the economic policies of United States President Donald Trump since he came to power at the beginning of the year, particularly the tariffs he has imposed on goods from other countries.

Eang sa roth, ámh, is ea polasaithe eacnamaíochta Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump ó tháinig sé i gcumhacht i dtús na bliana, go háirithe na taraifí atá sé a ghearradh ar earraí ó thíortha eile.

In light of this new twist in the story, it is thought that the European Union’s financial policymakers will be more cautious in the future, for fear that what they are trying to achieve will be cut down to a mere stump.

I bhfianaise an choir nua sin sa scéal, ceaptar go mbeidh lucht polasaí airgeadais an Aontais Eorpaigh níos dúnárasaí feasta ar fhaitíos go gciorrófaí a bhfuil siad ag iarraidh a thabhairt i gcrann gan é ach ina bhuinneán.

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A new five-year plan has been published by Foras na Gaeilge.

Plean úr cúig bliana foilsithe ag Foras na Gaeilge.

Foras na Gaeilge, the cross-border statutory organisation responsible for a wide range of Irish language services across Ireland, has published a new five- year plan.

Tá plean úr cúig bliana foilsithe ag Foras na Gaeilge, an eagraíocht reachtúil trasteorann atá freagrach as réimse leathan seirbhísí Gaeilge ar fud na hÉireann.

Foras na Gaeilge says that the organisation’s Strategic Direction 2025-2030 has been compiled “as a result of a consultation on public opinion …

Deir Foras na Gaeilge go bhfuil Treo Straitéiseach 2025-2030 na heagraíochta curtha i dtoll a chéile “mar thoradh ar chomhairliúchán ar thuairimí an phobail …

“with the aim of identifying the organisation’s work priorities for the coming years at a high strategic level”.

agus é mar aidhm aige tosaíochtaí oibre na heagraíochta do na blianta seo romhainn a aithint ag ardleibhéal straitéiseach”.

To achieve this ambition, the document states, “appropriate provision of resources, both budget and staff, is necessary, and greater awareness is needed among the public regarding the vision and mission of the organisation”.

Leis an uaillmhian sin a bhaint amach, a deirtear sa cháipéis, is gá “soláthar cuí acmhainní a bheith ar fáil, idir bhuiséad agus fhoireann, agus teastaíonn tuilleadh feasachta i measc an phobail maidir le fís agus misean na heagraíochta”.

However, Chair of Foras na Gaeilge, Professor Regina Ó Chollatáin, said that the organisation’s income had fallen by 45% since 2008 “even though the demand for our support has been increasing over time and we are unable to meet it”.

Dúirt Cathaoirleach Fhoras na Gaeilge, an tOllamh Regina Uí Chollatáin, áfach, go raibh titim de 45 faoin gcéad in ioncam na heagraíochta ó 2008 “cé go bhfuil an t-éileamh ar ár dtacaíocht ag méadú i gcaitheamh an ama agus ní féidir linn freastal air”.

She indicated that “we will work at the highest level with both Governments to agree a long-term sustainable funding plan to enable the major objectives of this Strategic Direction to be achieved”.

Thug sí le fios “go n-oibreoimid ag an leibhéal is airde leis an dá Rialtas chun plean fadtéarmach inbhuanaithe maoinithe a aontú chun gur féidir mórchuspóirí an Treo Straitéisigh seo a bhaint amach”.

It is a great help to that, she said, that the organization has a full board for the first time in years.

Is mór an cúnamh chuige sin, arsa sí, bord iomlán a bheith ag an eagraíocht den chéaduair le blianta.

Four major objectives are set out in the Strategic Direction: “Capability: Through pre-school, Irish-medium education, English-medium schools, higher education and adult learners, we will support the learner’s journey from start to finish.

Ceithre mhórchuspóir a leagtar amach sa Treo Straitéiseach: “Cumas: Tríd an réamhscolaíocht, Gaeloideachas, scoileanna Bhéarla, ollscolaíocht agus foghlaimeoirí fásta, tacóimid le haistear an fhoghlaimeora ó thús deiridh.

The establishment of nurseries, the Gaelbhratach project and a Policy for Irish-medium Education will be among our priorities to support learners.

Beidh bunú naíolann, tionscadal Gaelbhratach agus Polasaí don Oideachas Lán-Ghaeilge i measc ár dtosaíochtaí le tacú le foghlaimeoirí.

The southern target of 20% of civil service recruits speaking Irish will be supported by enabling students to be proficient in Irish in their working lives.

Tacófar leis an sprioc ó dheas go mbeidh Gaeilge ag 20 faoin gcéad d’earcaigh na státseirbhíse trí mhic léinn a chumasú le bheith inniúil sa Ghaeilge ina saol oibre.

Foras na Gaeilge has made a major investment in lexicography and terminology over the past 25 years.

Tá infheistíocht mhór déanta ag Foras na Gaeilge i gcúrsaí foclóireachta agus téarmaíochta le 25 bliain anuas.

It will be a priority for Foras na Gaeilge to publish further resources such as an Irish-French dictionary as well as to establish a permanent lexicographic and terminology unit within the organisation.

Beidh sé mar thosaíocht ag Foras na Gaeilge tuilleadh acmhainní ar nós foclóir Gaeilge- Fraincise a fhoilsiú chomh mhaith le haonad buan foclóireachta agus téarmaíochta a bhunú san eagraíocht.

Use: Foras na Gaeilge will aim to strengthen the Irish Language Networks Development Scheme and establish a permanent language planning unit within the organisation.

Úsáid: Beidh sé mar aidhm ag Foras na Gaeilge Scéim Forbartha Líonraí Gaeilge a threisiú agus aonad buan pleanála teanga a bhunú san eagraíocht.

We will support further investment in existing Irish Language Centres and will promote development plans for such centres in all language planning areas. Foras na Gaeilge strongly believes that the Irish language belongs to everyone and that everyone should have access to it, regardless of ethnic background, minority status or disability.

Tacóimid le tuilleadh infheistíochta sna hIonaid Ghaeilge atá ann cheana agus cothóimid pleananna forbartha d’ionaid dá leithéid i ngach ceantar pleanála teanga Creideann Foras na Gaeilge go láidir go mbaineann an Ghaeilge le cách agus gur cheart go mbeadh rochtain uirthi ag gach duine, beag beann ar chúlra eitneach ná stádas mionlaigh ná míchumas.

Foras na Gaeilge will seek additional investment to serve groups that have diversity and equality as part of their projects.

Lorgóidh Foras na Gaeilge infheistíocht bhreise le freastal ar ghrúpaí a bhfuil éagsúlacht agus comhionannais mar chuid dá gcuid tionscadal.

Status and attitudes: We will raise awareness of the Irish language through our major RTÉ-supported campaign, I Believe in You, we will work on campaigns aimed at immigrants/Protestant, (Unionist) and Loyalist communities in the north and on employment/innovation opportunities related to the Irish language.

Stádas agus dearcthaí: Ardóimid feasacht faoin nGaeilge trínár mórfheachtas le tacaíocht ó RTÉ, Creidim Ionat, oibreoimid ar fheachtais dírithe ar inimircigh/pobal Protastúnach, (A)ontachtach agus Dílseach ó thuaidh agus ar dheiseanna fostaíochta/nuálaíochta a bhaineann leis an nGaeilge.

We will highlight international employment and cultural opportunities and publish the results of our major public opinion research project.

Cuirfimid béim ar dheiseanna idirnáisiúnta fostaíochta agus cultúrtha agus foilseofar torthaí ár mórthionscadail taighde ar dhearcadh an phobail.

Organisational Governance: Foras na Gaeilge will review the structure of the organisation that has been in place since its establishment 25 years ago.

Rialachas Eagraíochtúil: Déanfaidh Foras na Gaeilge athbhreithniú ar struchtúr na heagraíochta atá i bhfeidhm ó bunaíodh í 25 bliain ó shin”.

Foras na Gaeilge CEO Seán Ó Coinn said “(we have) tried to identify the things that will most benefit the continued development of the Irish language across the island”.

Dúirt Príomhfheidhmeannach Fhoras na Gaeilge Seán Ó Coinn “(go bhfuil) iarracht déanta againn anseo na nithe is mó a rachaidh chun sochair d’fhorbairt leanúnach na Gaeilge ar fud an oileáin a aithint”.

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The number of pharmaceutical products exported from Ireland is increasing.

An líon táirgí cógaisíochta a easpórtáltar as Éirinn ag méadú.

The value of pharmaceutical products exported from this country in February this year was €15.6 billion, compared with €9.2 billion in February last year, according to preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Luach €15.6 billiún a bhí sna táirgí cógaisíochta a heaspórtáladh as an tír seo i mí Feabhra i mbliana, i gcomórtas le €9.2 billiún i mí Feabhra anuraidh, de réir réamhfhigiúirí ón bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh.

This was an increase of 145.7% over the year and a share of 63.2% of the total number of goods exported from Ireland in February 2025.

B’in méadú de 145.7 faoin gcéad in imeacht bliana agus sciar 63.2 faoin gcéad den líon iomlán earraí a heaspórtáladh as Éirinn i mí Feabhra 2025.

It is also a testament to the importance of the pharmaceutical sector in Ireland and the harm that tariffs would cause to that sector and the economy as a whole.

Is solaoid é freisin ar thábhacht na hearnála cógaisíochta in Éirinn agus ar an dochar a dhéanfadh taraifí don earnáil sin agus don gheilleagar trí chéile.

The preliminary figures also show that the value of goods purchased by the United States from this country in February this year was €12.9 billion, compared to €4.2 billion in February last year, an increase of 210.5% over the course of a year.

Léiríonn na réamhfhigiúirí chomh maith go raibh luach €12.9 billiún sna hearraí a cheannaigh na Stáit Aontaithe ón tír seo i mí Feabhra i mbliana, i gcomórtas le €4.2 billiún i mí Feabhra anuraidh, ar méadú de 210.5 faoin gcéad é sin in imeacht bliana.

It accounted for 52.5% of the total number of goods exported from Ireland in February 2025, compared to 26.1% in the same month last year.

Ba sciar 52.5 faoin gcéad é den líon iomlán earraí a heaspórtáladh as Éirinn i mí Feabhra 2025, le hais 26.1 faoin gcéad sa mhí chéanna anuraidh.

Economists have often said, however, that we in Ireland are overly reliant on corporate tax from multinational companies such as pharmaceutical companies.

Is minic é ráite ag eacnamaithe, áfach, go bhfuilimidne in Éirinn ag brath an iomarca ar cháin chorparáideach ó chomhlachtaí ilnáisiúnta fearacht na gcomhlachtaí cógaisíochta.

They say that there is always a risk that the Exchequer will be unexpectedly undermined because of this unequal dependence.

Deir siad go bhfuil an baol ann i gcónaí go mbainfear an bonn den Státchiste gan choinne mar gheall ar an spleáchas éagothrom sin.

With Trump’s tariffs looming, there are now concerns that the prophecy will come true.

Agus taraifí Trump os ár gcionn, táthar imníoch anois go dtiocfaidh an tuar faoin tairngreacht.

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