EU court upholds Google fine
The EU’s highest court has upheld a multi-billion Euro fine against Google for abusing its dominating position. Google and its parent company Alphabet have been fighting the fine since it…
Ireland takes over EU presidency
The waiting is over. From today, Ireland holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union. For the next six months, Ireland will chair dozens of ministerial meetings and…
HPRA warns of dangerous teeth whitening products
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has warned consumers about buying teeth whitening products online without getting advice from a dentist first. Under EU law, teeth whitening products should not…
EU environment agency: Invasive species likely to spread
Non-native plants and animals are likely to continue to spread throughout Europe despite a concerted effort to tackle them, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned. So-called invasive alien species…
IMF urges Ireland to ‘future proof’ economy
Ireland has proven to be “resilient” against consecutive international shocks, but the government needs to work to “future-proof” the economy as growth begins to cool, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
Trump threatens revenge against European digital taxes
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose “100 percent tariffs” on any country with a digital services tax. The EU is currently considering new ways to raise money. An…
Ryanair drops seat fee for parents
Ryanair has announced that parents and guardians will be able to sit next to their children without incurring a seat charge. “We will reluctantly adjust to this industry standard as…
Union calls for workplace heat stress directive
As much of Europe sweats it out in a heatwave that has seen record breaking temperatures, the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) says workers should be better protected by law…
Ireland’s bog protections ‘manifestly inadequate’
A top legal advisor to the European Union’s highest court says that Ireland has failed to protect its unique bog habitats from the peat cutting in contravention of EU law.…
Still too few homes under construction
Not enough new homes are being built to meet demand, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has warned. In its latest economic update, the ESRI is positive about the…