McGuinness becomes president of EPP Women
Mairead McGuinness has been selected to lead the European People’s Party’s (EPP) association for women. EPP Women is linked to the European-wide political party and made up of members from…
European Medicines Agency begins process to replace Emer Cooke
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has begun looking for a new Executive Director to replace Emer Cooke. The veteran Irish civil servant is due to retire in 2027. She has…
Taoiseach pays tribute to Brian Crowley
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has paid tributed to former Fianna Fáil MEP, Brian Crowley, who has died at the age of 61. Cowley was an “impactful legislator in the European Parliament”,…
Nolan starts EU drugs agency term
Dr Lorraine Nolan has taken up her new job as Executive Director of the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) following her recruitment last year. The EUDA has recently been given…
Over-the-date cosmetics ‘hazardous’
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is urging people not to use cosmetic products that are over the date. Six in ten Irish adults use cosmetics beyond their expiry or…
Trump tariffs: Ireland got off lightest
Ireland has been one of the least affected by trade tariffs imposed by the US, but remains one of the most vulnerable to decisions in the White House, the OECD…
Rising levels of prostate and testicular cancers ‘linked to chemical pollution’
Rising levels of cancers in men could be linked to chemical pollution, that’s according to the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL). Across Europe, cases of prostate and testicular cancers appear…
Bird flu ‘housing order’ after second outbreak confirmed
A second outbreak of bird flu has been discovered on a turkey farm in County Meath. It follows confirmation of the disease in a flock in County Carlow on Monday.…
PFAS found in minister’s blood
Toxic substances known as ‘forever chemicals’ were detected in Timmy Dooley’s blood, according to the European Environmental Bureau (EEB). Ireland’s environment minister, Timmy Dooley TD, was one of 18 ministers…
EU signals green light for Ireland’s €240m request
The European Commission has signaled that it will give the go-ahead for a €240 million payment to Ireland as part of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility. The Recovery and…