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…
Ireland criticises Russian participation in Venice Biennale
The Irish government has urged the Venice Biennale to reconsider allowing Russia to take part in the world-renowned festival. Russia has not taken part in the art event since before…
Ireland and EU respond to Iran bombing
The government has urged Irish citizens in the Middle East to register their presence after the US and Israel bombed Iran over the weekend. Several hundred people registered on Ireland’s…
Bryne urges Hungary to drop Ukraine veto
Ireland’s Europe Minister, Thomas Bryne TD, has urged Hungary to drop its veto on measures to help Ukraine. Europe ministers are meeting in Brussels on the fourth anniversary of the…
EU ministers to grill Board of Peace’s Gaza chief
EU ministers will meet with the man nominated to lead on Gaza for President Trump’s Board of Peace (BoP) for the first time today. Nickolay Mladenov – a former MEP…
Byrne in Berne at sensitive moment for EU-Swiss relations
Europe Minister, Thomas Byrne TD, is in Switzerland today as part of diplomatic efforts ahead of Ireland taking over the rotating presidency of the European Council in July. Switzerland is…