McEntee promises EU action tightening visas for Russians
The EU will look to tighten up rules for issuing visas to Russian citizens in light of last month’s attempted attack on Leipzig airport, the EU’s foreign affairs chief says.…
Ireland’s start to EU presidency overshadowed by Alumina questions
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) will report back on its investigation into the Aughinish Alumina refinery “within weeks”, the Taoiseach has confirmed. The Limerick plant is reportedly…
Taoiseach heading to EU summit
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is on his way to Brussels to take part in the final EU summit before Ireland takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union…
EU approves Irish farmers’ fuel support
The European Commission has cleared an €85 million state aid package for Irish farmers designed to help the agricultural sector tackle “dramatic” fuel price hikes. The emergency scheme was set…
European leaders welcome US-Iran ‘peace deal’
The makings of a peace deal between the United States and Iran has been announced overnight by Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator between the two sides. An…
EU to ban Russian cod imports
The European Commission has proposed a complete ban on imports of Russian cod. It would be the first time Russian fisheries products would face sanctions, if the proposals are approved…
Byrne: We don’t want to supply Russia
Ireland’s defence minister has insisted that Ireland does not want to supply or support Russia as questions about the Aughinish Alumina plant in Limerick continue. According to investigation led by…
McGrath in Hungary to advance rule of law promises
Commissioner McGrath is visiting Hungary to discuss advancing rule of law with the new government. His visit comes off the back of an agreement between European Commission President, Ursula von…
McEntee demands EU flotilla response
Ireland will again call for the EU to punish Israel for breaches of international law at a meeting in Brussels today. EU trade ministers are expected to discuss the latest…
Council of Europe court to try crimes of aggression in Ukraine
The Council of Europe has agreed to set up a tribunal to prosecute those deemed most responsible for the war in Ukraine. The court, which will be set up in…