Trump tariffs: Ireland got off lightest
Ireland has been one of the least affected by trade tariffs imposed by the US, but remains one of the most vulnerable to decisions in the White House, the OECD…
Environment Agency calls for better port and airport air pollution monitoring
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…
EU to propose three-year extension to Ireland’s nitrates derogation
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 producing too much waste
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…
Ireland at risk of over-spending economy
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…
EU agency warns of bird flu ‘surge’
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…
EU lobbies US to fulfil tariff deal
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…
One million people demand EU law to ban conversion therapies
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…
Court rules Ireland has failed to fulfil EU water law
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…
McEntee’s attends first EU foreign ministers meeting
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…