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…
EU waters down ETS
The European Commission has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its flagship Emissions Trading System (ETS), offering heavy industrial polluters more time to cut emissions in exchange for guaranteed domestic investment.…
EU orders ‘hey Google’ to be opened to rivals
The European Commission has ordered Google to allow competitors to be able to offer voice commands on Android apps so that consumers can choose alternative AI assistants if they want…
EU approves electricity discount for Irish energy-intensive industries
The European Commission has approved a government scheme to provide up to €300 million in temporary electricity price relief to Irish energy-intensive companies. Companies will be able to claim back…
Derogation could be exacerbating nitrate pollution
Special rules allowing Irish farmers to continue to spread significant amounts of manure may be leading to increased pollution levels and embedding bad habits. The European Commission has published the…