European news for Ireland
The Council of the European Union has approved “urgent and targeted financial support” to farmers struggling with high fertiliser prices as a result of the war in the Middle East.…
European Commission announced on Friday that it had approved €2 million Irish State aid for horticulture companies facing increased fuel prices. Announcement in full: “The European Commission has approved a…
Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s speech in full to the European Parliament in Strasbourg to mark the start of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union on Tuesday 7 July…
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) will report back on its investigation into the Aughinish Alumina refinery “within weeks”, the Taoiseach has confirmed. The Limerick plant is reportedly…
Ireland’s coastline could meet our electricity needs four times over, that’s according to a new report. Ocean Energy Europe, which represents the offshore power industry, says that Ireland is better…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…