EU monitoring medicine shortages
The EU wants to get a better picture of the many different medicines currently in short supply in Europe. There is currently a shortage of 346 medical products in Ireland,…
McGrath launches Democracy Shield pet project
Michael McGrath will chair the “very first” meeting today towards the establishment of an EU ‘Democracy Shield’, a key pet project of Ireland’s European Commissioner, and President von der Leyen.…
Storm Éowyn: EU activates emergency satellite mapping of Ireland
The EU’s emergency response coordination centre (ERCC) has activated Copernicus rapid satellite mapping of Storm Éowyn on behalf of Ireland. Copernicus satellite imagery is now being processed for eight key…
Éowyn: European early warning on red alert
The European early weather warning system is on red alert ahead of Storm Éowyn which is expected to hit Ireland on Friday. Met Éireann first issued its red alert across…
Can you return unwanted presents?
Under EU law you often have the right to return items. Now that Christmas is over, it is a good time to know what your rights are. If an item…
One charger to rule them all
From tomorrow, all new phones, speakers, cameras and other electronic devices sold in Europe must use the same charger: USB-C The European law on common chargers comes into force tomorrow,…
Christmas on credit as one-fifth borrow to pay for the festive gifts
Many Irish families are scrimping and saving to pay for Christmas this year, according to a survey by Ireland’s consumer protection agency. One-fifth of people polled for the Competition and…
McGrath promises ‘bold action’ in first speech
New types of crime are a challenge to EU’s criminal justice system, Michael McGrath has warned in his first speech as European Commissioner. Ireland’s former finance minister has given his…
Michael McGrath confirmed after MEPs vote in favour of new European Commission team
The European Parliament has voted in favour of the new European Commission including Ireland’s Michael McGrath. MEPs gave their approval this lunchtime following scrutiny of the 26 commissioners under Ursula…
Ryanair to appeal €100m hand luggage fine
The Spanish government has fined Ryanair more than €100 million for charging extra for hand luggage and excessive fees for printing tickets at the airport. Spain’s Ministry for Consumer Affairs…