Tariffs bad for Ireland, warns Donohoe
“Any economic impact of tariffs is bad for Ireland, it’s bad for Europe, but it’s also bad for global trade”, Paschal Donohoe has warned. Donald Trump is threatening to impose…
Taoiseach: Europe will ‘comprehensively respond’ to further Trump tariffs
The European Union will take some time to think before “comprehensively respond” to an inundation of tariffs by the US, the Taoiseach has said. US President, Donald Trump, has promised…
EU suspects Google of promoting its own services over rivals
Google may be promoting its own services like shopping, hotel booking, transport, financial and sports results above those offered by rivals, the European Commission says. The European Commission has informed…
Apple accuses EU of ‘wrapping us in red tape’
The European Commission has ordered Apple to make changes to its operating system to comply with EU law. Nine iOS connectivity features on the iPhone will now be changed. The…
Tánaiste ‘alarmed’ by Hungary pride ban
The Tánaiste says he is concerned about Hungary’s decision to ban pride marches. The Hungarian parliament passed legislation on Tuesday tightening up existing so-called child protection laws. “We voted to…
Europe ministers to discuss UK relations
EU ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss their relations with the United Kingdom amidst hope of improving on the Brexit deal. Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and…
EU must protect consumers, says McGrath
More than a quarter of online shoppers were unhappy with purchases last year, according to an EU survey. The European Commission’s Consumer Conditions Scoreboard found that 26 percent of people…
Ministers around the globe for St Patrick’s
The government has dispatched ministers around the world ahead of St Patrick’s Day on Monday. It’s about “promoting Ireland’s economy, celebrating our diaspora and engaging with our partners”, the government…
Farming ‘critical asset’ for Europe
Farming, fisheries and food are critical assets for Europe, the EU’s Agriculture Commissioner told the European Parliament this morning. Christophe Hansen has been setting out the European Commission’s “Vision for…
Taoiseach walks tightrope in Trump meeting
Taoiseach Micheál Martin had to walk a tightrope in an, at times, agonising meeting with Donald Trump in the White House. The Taoiseach could barely get a word in as…