European news for Ireland
Air pollution remains Europe’s largest environmental health risk despite a big fall in the number of deaths across Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned. A new analysis by…
The European Commission has prepared the legal text to renew Ireland’s nitrates derogation. It is understood that the EU will propose an extension for another three years. The document has…
Households across Ireland and the EU are producing too much waste and reusing and recycling too little, the EU’s independent auditors have warned. Ireland produces amongst the most waste per…
The EU has warned the government that Ireland is at risk of spending beyond its means. The warning comes in the European Commission’s opinion on Ireland’s draft budgetary plan for…
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued an advisory for enhanced surveillance and stricter biosecurity measures to try to counter a “surge” in bird flu cases across Europe. Between…
The EU will push for the United States to fully implement a tariff deal agreed months ago whilst lobbying for more tariff exemptions. EU trade ministers are meeting with US…
The European Commission has promised to examine the case for a new law ban on conversion practices in the European Union following a petition signed by more than one million…
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Ireland has failed to fulfil its obligations towards clean ground and surface water as required under EU law. The European Commission has…
Helen McEntee TD, will be in Brussels today to attend her first meeting of EU foreign ministers since her appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. Speaking ahead of…
The EU has announced plans to beef up European defence by pooling resources, upgrading infrastructure and developing new technology in light of what it sees as growing threats to European…