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…
Irish people distrust Black Friday
Two-thirds of Irish shoppers distrust Black Friday deals, that’s according to research carried out by Ireland’s consumer board. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) says that its polling suggests…
Ireland ‘over-reliant’ on foreign doctors and nurses
Ireland’s “over-reliance” on foreign-trained doctors and nurses “risks exacerbating workforce shortages” in the countries where they come from, the OECD has warned. More than 40 percent of doctors, and more…
BlueSky has EU obligations as users double
BlueSky, an alternative micro-blogging platform to X (formally known as Twitter), has experienced a meteoric rise in users since the US election. Elon Musk’s support for Donald Trump had seen…
Temu being investigated by consumer protection regulators
Ireland’s consumer protection regulator has announced that it has launched a joint investigation into the online marketplace, Temu. The popular Chinese site is used by more than 45 million people…
Michael McGrath promises Digital Fairness Act
Michael McGrath has promised a Digital Fairness Act if he is confirmed as European Commissioner. His three-hour grilling in the European Parliament is underway in Brussels this morning. MEPs are…
Irish safety watchdog advice for Halloween
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is urging parents and guardians to carry out a safety check on their children’s Halloween costumes before they put them on. The first…
Irish are holiday big spenders
Irish people spend nearly three times the amount of Greeks or Czechs per night when they go on holiday. That’s according to data from the EU’s statistics agency. “When looking…