Trump tariffs would be illegal says EU
The EU says tariffs imposed by the US on Europe would be illegal and damaging to both sides. Donald Trump says he will later today announce a 25 percent tariff…
Invest in infrastructure and talent, urges IDA
Ireland’s investment agency IDA has urged the government to improve national infrastructure, encourage innovation and attract more highly skilled workers. According to IDA Ireland, the state agency responsible for attracting…
EU crackdown on cheap products bought online
The European Commission says that it will carry out more checks on cheap items bought online and imported from outside of the EU. The crackdown will focus on product safety,…
EU still hopes to avoid tariffs
The EU is still hoping to convince Donald Trump to back down over tariffs, the EU’s Trade Commissioner says. EU trade ministers are meeting in Warsaw to discuss the threat…
Taoiseach on Trump tariffs fears
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has warned that tariffs by the US on EU goods would have a negative effect. After imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico over the weekend, US President…
Tourist spending down one-fifth in December
The number of foreign visitors to Ireland fell in December, down by more than 12 percent compared to the same period in 2023, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).…
Éowyn: EU sending 17 generators
As first reported by NewsIreland.eu, the EU is sending electrical generators to Ireland in the wake of Storm Éowyn. “Following Ireland’s request for assistance relating to power outages caused by…
Storm Éowyn: Ireland asks for EU help
Ireland has requested emergency aid from the EU following Storm Éowyn. Ireland’s European Commissioner, Michael McGrath said that the Irish government has requested assistance under the EU’s emergency response system,…
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…