Taoiseach addresses European Parliament
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…
Ireland’s start to EU presidency overshadowed by Alumina questions
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…
Waves could meet all of Ireland electricity needs and more
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…
EU court upholds Google fine
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…
Ireland takes over EU presidency
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…