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…
Ireland opts into EU Migration and Asylum Pact
European Commission welcomes Ireland’s participation in the EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum. “By opting in, Ireland shows solidarity with Member States under pressure”, says Ylva Johansson in a statement.
Taoiseach and von der Leyen clash over gender equality
Taoiseach, Simon Harris, and European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, are on collision course over EU gender equality. Newly elected European Commission President says she will ask member states…
EU signs-off €324m for Ireland
Ireland’s “impressive progress on its reform agenda” has allowed the European Commission to release €324m in EU cash, says President von der Leyen.
Ireland 15th most LGBTI friendly country
Ireland ranked 15th most LGBTI friendly country in Europe, up one place from 2023. Equality organisation, ILGA-Europe, is encouraged by progress on the hate crime bill and the govt’s promise…
Taoiseach Harris first official visit to Brussels
Taoiseach, Simon Harris, met Irish MEPs and EU presidents during his first official visit to Brussels.
Taoiseach appoints MacNeill Europe Minister
Taoiseach appoints Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD as Ireland’s Europe Minister.