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…
Ireland ‘unnecessarily dependent’ and exposed to energy shocks, warns climate council
Ireland is “unnecessarily dependent” on imported fossil fuels and “exposed” to global energy shocks, the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has warned. Ireland’s emissions from electricity generation fell last year,…
Ryanair preparing for busiest summer despite Middle East crisis
Ryanair is planning for its busiest ever summer season despite the threat of the crisis in the Middle East. The airline says it plans to operate more than 3,800 flights…
Ireland urges EU response to Israel human rights breaches
The foreign ministers of Ireland, Slovenia and Spain have demanded EU action in light of Israeli military action in Palestine and Lebanon. Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen…
European Parliament finally votes on EU-US tariff deal
MEPs have finally voted through the EU-US tariff deal agreed between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump last year. The European Parliament’s trade committee had put the process on…
Government agrees €250 million fuel support measures
The Irish government will cut duty on petrol and diesel to try and help people cope with rising prices. There will also be more support for heating bills for low…
Celebrations across the world for St Patrick’s Day
Irish ministers have been posted around the world to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Agricultural Minister, Noel Grealish TD, is in New Zealand, Europe Minister, Thomas Byrne TD, is in Poland…