McGrath: Parents of a child should be recognised EU wide
The EU is working on a new law to try to ensure parents of a child are recognised everywhere. “It sounds like a simple thing, but of course a lot…
Fake marriages can be investigated even after citizenship acquired, rules EU court
The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that member states, including Ireland, may investigate and establish past fraud involving marriages of convenience, even when the person suspected…
EU pledges to break dependency on foreign tech
The EU should end its dependence on the US and China for technology, the European Commission has announced. Under the European Commission proposals, Europe will try to get ahead on…
EU warns Irish economy vulnerable
Ireland should increase its supply of affordable housing, boost renewables and diversify its tax base, the European Commission has recommended. The European Commission has made individual recommendations for every EU…
McGrath in Hungary to advance rule of law promises
Commissioner McGrath is visiting Hungary to discuss advancing rule of law with the new government. His visit comes off the back of an agreement between European Commission President, Ursula von…
EU wins gold at Bord Bia Bloom
The European Commission’s show garden, “Shared Roots, Common Shade,” has been awarded a gold medal at the opening of the Bord Bia Bloom Festival in Phoenix Park in Dublin. The…
EU fines Temu for selling ‘illegal items’
The EU has imposed a fine of €200 million on shopping platform, Temu, for selling what the European Commission says are “illegal items”. The European Commission said it was “very…
Ireland not even half way to climate target by 2030, warns EPA
Ireland is set to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2030, compared to a national target of 51 percent, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned. The EPA’s…
Ireland hopes for UK deal during presidency
The Irish government hopes that a number of Brexit deals can be agreed during Ireland’s six-month tenure of the European Council presidency. Negotiators for the EU and UK are currently…
Ireland to spend €135,000 on scarves for EU dignitaries
The Irish government is planning to gift woollen scarves to EU ministers and ambassadors later this year, government documents have revealed. The contract for 4,500 scarves will cost Irish taxpayers…