Union calls for workplace heat stress directive
As much of Europe sweats it out in a heatwave that has seen record breaking temperatures, the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) says workers should be better protected by law…
EU migration pact enters into force
New laws managing migration and establishing a common asylum system across the European Union come into force from today. The Pact on Migration and Asylum is supposed to largely replace…
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…
Ireland must ‘actively shape’ AI, urges advisory council
The Irish government must not passively allow artificial intelligence (AI) to seep into society uncontrolled, the Taoiseach’s advisors have urged. The National Economic and Social Council (NESC), which advises the…
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…
Lack of Defence Forces overtime pay violates European law, rules committee
Ireland has violated the European Social Charter by refusing to pay Defence Forces sufficient compensation for overtime and working public holidays, the European Committee of Social Rights has ruled. The…
Ireland condemns UNRWA restrictions
The Irish government has criticised Israel for applying new pressure on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). In a joint move…
One million people demand EU law to ban conversion therapies
The European Commission has promised to examine the case for a new law ban on conversion practices in the European Union following a petition signed by more than one million…
Ireland ‘at risk of migratory pressure’
The number of migrants arriving in Ireland is putting the national asylum and reception system under strain, the European Commission has warned. For the first time, under the EU’s new…
Council of Europe concerned over Irish equality commission’s ‘effectiveness’
An increase in responsibilities without an increase in budget could limit the abilities of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC), the Council of Europe has warned. The Council…