European news for Ireland
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)…
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 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…
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…
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.…
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…
It has no smell, colour or taste, but can be lethal if there is a build up in your home. Radon is a naturally occurring gas which forms as uranium…
The European Union has awarded €3.7 million to a research project at University College Dublin (UCD) which is exploring how liquid metals could be used as catalysts. Electrocatalysis is a…