EU garden officially opens in Cork
The EU garden that won gold at Bord Bia Bloom has officially opened as a permanent installation in Cork. The European Commission’s show garden, “Shared Roots, Common Shade,”was awarded a…
Lobster must conform with EU sizes – fisheries authority
Ireland’s fisheries regulator, the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has issued a “reminder” that European lobster can only be caught and sold if it conforms to EU requirements. It comes after…
Europe ministers meet in Dublin to talk money
Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, has hosted a meeting of Europe ministers from all 27 member states in Dublin today to discuss money. The EU is…
EU ban on Brazilian meat comes into force
The European Union has suspended all meat imports from Brazil over antibiotic concerns. The EU had threatened to impose the ban back in May due to the use of so-called…
McEntee promises EU action tightening visas for Russians
The EU will look to tighten up rules for issuing visas to Russian citizens in light of last month’s attempted attack on Leipzig airport, the EU’s foreign affairs chief says.…
Later in life learner drivers with better public transport
Investing in public transport does more than just cut traffic, it changes how people travel for the rest of their lives, according to a new study. Researchers found young people…
EU funds grass biorefining at Cork farm
Ireland’s first on-farm demonstration plant combining grass biorefining with anaerobic digestion has officially opened at Shinagh Estates in County Cork. Biorefining is the process of harvesting fresh grass and converting…
Taoiseach congratulates Andy Burnham
The Taoiseach has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming the new UK Prime Minister following the resignation of Keir Starmer. Micheál Martin signalled that the pair already had a working relationship.…
Oil spike squeezes Ryanair profits
Ryanair has reported profits down by one third in the period April to June this year as a result of an “oil price spike”. Profits after tax fell from €820…
Farmed genes in one third of wild Atlantic salmon
Farmed salmon genes can be found in one third of wild Atlantic salmon populations around Ireland, according to a new study. Rivers affected by “genetic introgression” – genes that have…