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…
EU to hit US with €26bn in counter-tariffs
The European Commission has announced counter-measures worth €26 billion as US tariffs on EU aluminium and steel come into force. President Trump has imposed a 25 percent tariff on all…
‘Made in Europe’ law for vital medicines
A new EU law will aim to prevent European countries from running out of vital medicines in future. Ireland, along with other countries, is suffering shortages of hundreds of medicines.…
Donohoe warns of economic uncertainty
Ireland’s Finance Minister, Paschal Donohoe, has warned that economic growth in the EU looks set to be lower than previously expected. “There is obvious uncertainty with regards tariffs and trade,…
Thailand reopens for Irish beef exports
Thailand is reopening for Irish beef exports, Agriculture Minister, Martin Heydon TD, has announced. “This decision represents an endorsement by the Thai Administration of Ireland’s high food safety standards”, said…