Irish citizens from flotilla ‘heading home’
Irish citizens who were detained by Israeli authorities “have been released and are currently on their journey home”, Tánaiste Simon Harris TD has confirmed. The Global Sumud Flotilla tried to…
Fishing industry fears €200 million hit from quota cuts
Ireland’s fishing industry is warning that it could lose up to €200 million if quota cuts recommended by scientists are supported by the EU. The International Council for the Exploration…
Ireland failing on water, climate and waste, warns European Environment Agency
Ireland is suffering from human overconsumption, poor water quality and alarming biodiversity decline, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned in a damning report. The EEA also warns that Ireland…
EU makes consumer rights label obligatory
All shops and online marketplaces will have to display a poster setting out consumer rights under a European law that comes into force next year. The law is designed to…
O’Flaherty warns traveller concerns unheard
Roma and Travellers in Ireland and across the continent are experiencing one of Europe’s greatest human rights scandals, that’s according to Michael O’Flaherty The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner…