Ireland is a “Strong Innovator”
The Irish economy continues to innovate in key areas, but at a slower pace than the EU average. That’s according to a report by the European Commission. The European Innovation…
Ireland far from pesticide targets
Ireland still has work to do to reduce the use of pesticides in lines with EU targets. By 2030, Ireland must reduce its pesticide use by 50 per cent compared…
EU proposes loosening GM crop rules
The European Commission has put forward proposals to deregulate the use of some GM crops. The changes would mean genetically modified plants ‘comparable’ to naturally occurring variations would not have…
Galway deal influencing EU environment rules – McGuinness
Major research in the Atlantic Ocean is helping to steer EU environmental policy – that’s according to Mairead McGuinness. The Galway Statement was signed ten years ago to encourage European,…
Windsor Framework must be “fully implemented”
Changes to the Northern Ireland protocol will only come into force once the EU has the safeguard it needs, Maroš Šefčovič has warned. The UK and EU agreed the Windsor…
Ireland failed natural habitats, rules EU court
Ireland broke EU law by failing to establish hundreds of conservation zones, judges at the European Court of Justice have ruled. The European Commission designated more than 400 sites across…
Brexit to damage fisheries “for years”
The withdrawal of the UK from the European Union will continue to have an impact on the fishing industry “for years to come”, that’s according to Ireland’s minister. EU fisheries…
EU agrees €9.5m aid for Irish farmers
The European Commission has agreed to provide “exceptional support” in the face of challenging times to Irish farmers. The EU has allocated Ireland €9.5 million from the Common Agricultural Policy’s…
EU gives Ireland more time for affordable housing
The European Commission has given Ireland extra time to build affordable housing, after the government admitted it was going to miss key funding deadlines. The government blamed the Ukraine war…
Ireland most expensive for consumer goods
Ireland is the most expensive country in the EU for consumer goods and services, according to Eurostat. The EU’s data agency compared prices on two thousand products and services across…