Ireland’s growth prospects revised up
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has upgraded its forecast for the Irish economy for this year in light of the EU-US tariff deal. The ESRI now predicts the…
Paracetamol can be used during pregnancy, say EU and Irish health agencies
Health agencies across Europe have rushed to reassure women that paracetamol can still be taken during pregnancy and that there is no proven link to autism. On Monday, US President,…
Health experts urge more equal rules on ‘forever chemicals’
European countries have differing rules on how much so-called forever chemicals can be used, a study by Health and Environment Alliance has found. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are…
More countries to recognise Palestine
France, Luxembourg and Malta are amongst the countries expected to formally recognise the state of Palestine during the United Nations in New York. At least five European countries are expected…
Embarrassment as EU fails to agree climate targets before UN summit
The European Union will not have a climate target to present at the United Nations next week after EU environment ministers failed to reach an agreement in time. Australia and…
Holyhead–Dublin potential for low-emission ferries
Dublin to Holyhead could become a model for cutting carbon emissions on ferry services across Europe, according to a new report. The study carried out by environmental consultancy firm, Ricardo,…
Tánaiste: EU’s Israel cuts ‘hugely significant’
Proposals by the European Commission to cut funding and reimpose trade tariffs on Israel are “hugely significant”, that’s according to Tánaiste Simon Harris TD. The EU wants to hit Israel…
Tánaiste condemns Palestine flotilla attacks
Tánaiste Simon Harris TD has raised concerns about the safety of people on board boats trying to reach Gaza. Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg and Irish campaigner, Karen Moynihan, are amongst…
‘Medicines are not sweets’, warns drug agency
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has launched a campaign urging people not to treat medicines like sweets. It’s part of a Europe-wide campaign co-ordinated by the European Medicines Agency…
Costa: Europe needs 360 degree defence
Russian drone attacks in Poland and Romania are a reminder of the need to protect the whole of Europe, the President of the European Council says. According to Romanian authorities,…