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Taoiseach Micheál Martin concluded his visit to New York City with a visit to the Irish Consulate to deliver remarks to Irish American community members on Friday. The Taoiseach won several instances of applause, including for his comments on Russia, President Biden, and immigration.
Germany has indicated its willingness to accept Russian deserters.
Government discussions about slashing the VAT rate are underway.
Medical biotech in Poland is having a Goldilocks moment. Its companies are hot enough to drive a significant local ecosystem, but not so numerous that competition for public cash or talent is cut-throat. Yet there is also room for improvement, with the coverage and management of public funding seen as flawed, smart private investment scarce, academic researchers often out of synch with commercial needs and a shortage of the clinical development and regulatory skills that are needed to take drugs through to the market.
Former New York City Council Member Danny Dromm once protested the Fifth Avenue St. Patrick’s Day parade from the sidelines because Irish gay groups were banned from marching, and now he’s happily part of the parade’s leadership as chief financial officer.