Moldova’s pitch as ‘Ireland of Eastern Europe’
Moldova wants to become the “Ireland of eastern Europe”, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has revealed. And its a brand, he says, that has the blessing of Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Prime…
Budget: Ireland makes sweeping energy cuts as EU urges for targeted measures
Ireland’s budget has made more sweeping cuts to energy on the same day as the European Commission has urged member states to only use “targeted” measures to shield people and…
McEntee backs ICC despite US sanctions
Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee has reaffirmed Ireland’s support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) after meeting its president, Judge Tomoko Akane, in Dublin. The talks at Iveagh House took…
Irish EU presidency convenes energy crisis meeting
EU ambassadors have been brought into a hastily arranged meeting this afternoon to discuss concerns over a growing energy crisis. It comes after days of pressure from the US government…
EU threatens Ireland over delayed building renovation plan
Ireland could be taken to the Court of Justice of the European Union after failing to submit a draft plan for renovating the country’s building stock on time, the European…
Scientists advise cutting mackerel catch
The organisation that advises the European Commission on fish quotas has recommended that the mackerel catch in the North East Atlantic be cut by 11 percent next year. International Council…
Leaders enthusiastic about UK rejoining EU
British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has suggested the UK might consider rejoining the European Union. In a speech to the Labour party conference yesterday he promised to lay out “options”…
Ireland pulled between AI boom and energy shock
Ireland is being pulled in two directions by the global economy, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has warned. On the one hand Ireland is benefiting from a surge…
Ireland to seek role in new Lebanon mission
Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Helen McEntee, is to bring forward legislation aimed at ensuring Irish troops can remain part of any future international peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. The issue is…
Ireland v Israel match this weekend amid boycott calls
The Republic of Ireland will play Israel in the Nations League this weekend despite mounting calls from players, supporters and more than 160 Irish sportspeople for the fixture to be…