European news for Ireland
New rules require that all tap water across the EU must be systematically monitored for so-called ‘forever chemicals’ for the first time. The new law requires that levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances…
A record number of people invested in making their homes more energy efficient last year, according to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). More than 58,000 home energy upgrades…
The government has pledged to speed up the approval of major infrastructure projects after criticism from the European Union. A report by the former Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Draghi,…
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is urging people not to use cosmetic products that are over the date. Six in ten Irish adults use cosmetics beyond their expiry or…
Households across Ireland and the EU are producing too much waste and reusing and recycling too little, the EU’s independent auditors have warned. Ireland produces amongst the most waste per…
The European Court of Justice has ruled that alcohol-free gin cannot include the word gin in the name. Judges have concluded that the name gin is “reserved for a specific…
Michael McGrath is expected to announce the launch of a European Centre for Democratic Resilience later today as the centrepiece of his efforts to protect European democracy from disinformation and…
Michael McGrath has promised to raise concerns about product safety – including children’s toys and electronics – during a trip to China this week. Ireland’s European Commissioner has a responsibility…
Researchers have been granted what the EU is calling “unprecedented access” to social networks under new rules that come into force from today. “This act will grant access to non-public…
The European Commission has threatened to take Spain to the European Court of Justice over its hand luggage ruling. Last year, Spain’s Ministry for Consumer Affairs sanctioned five budget airlines:…