EU court upholds Dublin Airport passenger cap
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Dublin Airport’s annual passenger cap “may be taken into account” for decisions on flight slot allocations. Flight slots are allocated at…
EU and Ireland condemn US sanctions on the International Criminal Court
The Irish government and the European Union have fiercely condemned a decision by the United States to impose sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). US Secretary of State…
McEntee backs ICC despite US sanctions
Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee has reaffirmed Ireland’s support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) after meeting its president, Judge Tomoko Akane, in Dublin. The talks at Iveagh House took…
Special committee critical of McGrath’s Democracy Shield
A special committee set up to scrutinise Michael McGrath’s Democracy Shield has issued a critical report on its effectiveness. The European Commission launched the idea for the Democracy Shield back…
Europol suspects horses trafficked for meat
The Gardaí have taken part in a major Europe-wide investigation into a criminal network suspected of trafficking horses using forged passports and manipulated microchips. The operation, coordinated by Belgium and…
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: Parents of a child should be recognised EU wide
The EU is working on a new law to try to ensure parents of a child are recognised everywhere. “It sounds like a simple thing, but of course a lot…
Fake marriages can be investigated even after citizenship acquired, rules EU court
The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that member states, including Ireland, may investigate and establish past fraud involving marriages of convenience, even when the person suspected…
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…
Council of Europe court to try crimes of aggression in Ukraine
The Council of Europe has agreed to set up a tribunal to prosecute those deemed most responsible for the war in Ukraine. The court, which will be set up in…