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 support 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 joint call for a renewed ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.