Irish judge urges EU court reform
A senior Irish judge says the European Union’s Court of Justice (CJEU) will need to reform before the EU gets any bigger. Tony Collins has just completed his term as…
EU ministers divided over Israel human rights
EU foreign ministers are expected to hold a fractious discussion over relations with Israel today. It comes after the EU’s foreign affairs chief proposed invoking the human rights clause in…
Does Trump’s win threaten Ireland and the EU?
Donald Trump is set to become President of the United States for a second time. But what will his win mean for Ireland and for the European Union? Out on…
Irish graduates earn €60k starting salary working for the EU
Irish graduates working for the EU earn a net salary of more than €5,000 per month, according to Ireland’s Europe Minister. The Irish government wants more people to go and…
Michael McGrath submits first round of scrutiny to European Parliament
Ireland’s designated European Commissioner, Michael McGrath has submitted written answers to MEPs in the first round of scrutiny. European President, Ursula von der Leyen, has nominated Michael McGrath for the…
Budget: Ireland to spend millions preparing for presidency of the European Council
Millions of Euro has been allocated in the budget to preparing for Ireland taking over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. The Department for…
Ireland gets EU brief for democracy, justice and rule of law
Michael McGrath will be European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, announced who will get which job in a press…
Ireland granted Apple unlawful aid – EU court
European Court of Justice Final judgment: “Ireland granted Apple unlawful aid which Ireland is required to recover”. Apple’s previous successful appeal has now been thrown out. The EU’s highest could…
EU concerned about Ireland’s legal system
EU raises concerns about Ireland’s legal system: – Average length of High Court civil proceedings +74 to 871 days – Ireland has lowest clearance rate for non-criminal cases in the…
Taoiseach in Paris
Taoiseach meeting President Macron in Paris today. They are expected to discuss international issues including Gaza, Ukraine and the US elections as well as possible further Brexit deals with the…