Israel is ‘undermining the UN’, warns Tánaiste
The EU must be crystal clear in its support for the United Nations, says Tánaiste Micheál Martin. Over the weekend, Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, told the UN its peacekeepers…
Taoiseach demands Israel stop firing on UN
Taoiseach, Simon Harris, says Israel must stop firing on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. His demand is echoed by President Biden and other world leaders. The Israeli military has admitted that…
EU berates Ireland for dropping hate crime bill
The EU could take Ireland to court for dropping its planned hate crime law, the European Commission has warned. Last month, Justice Minister, Helen McEntee, announced the bill would be…
The Netherlands and Canada help Irish citizens leave Lebanon
24 Irish citizens and their dependents were able to leave Lebanon today on emergency flights organised by The Netherlands and Canada, the Tánaiste says. “I am pleased to announce that…
Ireland gets EU brief for democracy, justice and rule of law
Michael McGrath will be European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, announced who will get which job in a press…
EU concerned about Ireland’s legal system
EU raises concerns about Ireland’s legal system: – Average length of High Court civil proceedings +74 to 871 days – Ireland has lowest clearance rate for non-criminal cases in the…
Ireland breaking European Arrest Warrant time limit
Ireland is taking more than twice as long as it should to process European Arrest Warrants, according to an EU report. The European Arrest Warrant is supposed to simplify the…