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…
Gardai seize drugs worth €16 million whilst taking down encrypted Ghost network
An Garda has taken part in an international operation to dismantle a major alleged criminal encrypted phone network. The operation, involving nine countries, led to 51 arrests, including 11 in…
EU court annuls €1.5bn Google fine
The European Court of Justice has annulled a €1.5 billion fine imposed on Google by the European Commission. Judges said the EU had “failed to take into consideration all the…
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…
Ireland granted Apple unlawful aid – EU court
European Court of Justice Final judgment: “Ireland granted Apple unlawful aid which Ireland is required to recover”. Apple’s previous successful appeal has now been thrown out. The EU’s highest could…
Three Belarussians charged with “deceitfully seizing” a Ryanair aircraft
Three Belarussians charged with “deceitfully seizing” a Ryanair aircraft, according to EU agency, Eurojust. On 23 May 2021, Ryanair Flight 4978 diverted to Minsk after Belarus air traffic controllers claimed…
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…
Taoiseach and von der Leyen clash over gender equality
Taoiseach, Simon Harris, and European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, are on collision course over EU gender equality. Newly elected European Commission President says she will ask member states…
Ireland 15th most LGBTI friendly country
Ireland ranked 15th most LGBTI friendly country in Europe, up one place from 2023. Equality organisation, ILGA-Europe, is encouraged by progress on the hate crime bill and the govt’s promise…
Foreign drivers should be fined for traffic offenses – Cuffe
European law aims to make sure foreign drivers are posecuted for traffic offenses on our roads. Under an existing EU law, those caught speeding or skipping a red light should…