Taoiseach demands Israel stop firing on UN
Taoiseach, Simon Harris, says Israel must stop firing on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. His demand is echoed by President Biden and other world leaders. The Israeli military has admitted that…
Ireland has highest increase in road deaths in EU
Ireland had the highest percentage increase in road deaths in the EU in 2023, according to the latest figures from the European Commission. Although the rate of deaths per population…
Ireland may get EU nitrates extension
The woman nominated to be the EU’s next Environment Commissioner would be willing to consider granting Ireland more time to meet environmental targets, that’s according to an Irish MEP. Ciaran…
EU agriculture market ‘stabilising’
EU agricultural markets are showing “positive signs of stabilising as input costs have steadily declined over the past months and food inflation has returned to a moderate rate” – that’s…
EU berates Ireland for dropping hate crime bill
The EU could take Ireland to court for dropping its planned hate crime law, the European Commission has warned. Last month, Justice Minister, Helen McEntee, announced the bill would be…
EU approves Dornan takeover by Turner Construction
The takeover of Irish contractor Dornan Engineering Group by Turner Construction has been approved by the European Commission. Dornan is a specialist mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and commissioning engineering contractor with…
Ireland’s environment ‘nowhere near good enough’ – EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a damning report into the state of the land and water across Ireland and is calling for urgent action. “Progress, economic prosperity, and…
The Netherlands and Canada help Irish citizens leave Lebanon
24 Irish citizens and their dependents were able to leave Lebanon today on emergency flights organised by The Netherlands and Canada, the Tánaiste says. “I am pleased to announce that…
Why Luke Ming Flanagan (briefly) chaired the European Parliament’s Brexit delegation
“I have to say, I enjoy doing that”, said Luke Ming Flanagan as he banged the gavel on the table. “According to our rules of procedure, I shall be acting…
Central Bank of Ireland continues to advocate for ‘resilience’
The Central Bank of Ireland is right to continue to push resilience as key against future shocks to Ireland’s economy, that’s according to the outgoing Deputy Governor. Sharon Donna has…