Tánaiste ‘alarmed’ by Hungary pride ban
The Tánaiste says he is concerned about Hungary’s decision to ban pride marches. The Hungarian parliament passed legislation on Tuesday tightening up existing so-called child protection laws. “We voted to…
Council of Europe accuses Ireland of ‘institutional racism’ against Traveller and Roma communities
Traveller and Roma communities in Ireland continue to be subjected to “discrimination, prejudice and institutional racism”, that’s according to the Council of Europe’s expert group on national minorities. Whilst Irish…
Michael O’Flaherty pushes back on JD Vance characterisation of Europe
Michael O’Flaherty has hit back at the Trump administration for dismissing Europe. Last week US Vice President JD Vance claimed that Europe was in retreat from fundamental values. “What I…
Europe reacts to Trump’s Gaza plan
France and Germany have rejected President Trump’s proposal to resettle Palestinians out of Gaza as illegal and unacceptable. “France reiterates its opposition to any forced displacement of the Palestinian population…
McGrath launches Democracy Shield pet project
Michael McGrath will chair the “very first” meeting today towards the establishment of an EU ‘Democracy Shield’, a key pet project of Ireland’s European Commissioner, and President von der Leyen.…
O’Flaherty fears thriving disinformation
The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty has warned that Meta’s decision to drop fact checking in the US could have dangerous implications for human rights. Earlier…
Tánaiste welcomes UK Legacy Act repeal plan
The Tánaiste has welcomed that the UK has begun the process of repealing the Legacy Act. The UK’s Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, announced in the House…
EU using trade deal to talk tough to Israel – Sefcovic
The EU is using the weight of its trade deal with Israel to demand a ceasefire, an end to violence and humanitarian access, the incoming Trade Commissioner has insisted. For…
Taoiseach demands the EU calls for peacekeepers’ safety
The EU and its partners must demand the safety of UN peacekeepers, the Taoiseach said on arrival in Brussels this afternoon. The Taoiseach is in the Belgian capital for two…
Travellers and Roma face ‘persistent racism and discrimination’ in Ireland
The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, has raised concerns about Ireland’s need to combat racism and discrimination, and to address prejudice against Travellers, Roma and migrants.…