EU considering Irish request for Cork Commuter Rail funding
The European Commission is analysing the Irish government’s request for €115 million in grants under the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The RRF was set up after the covid…
Challenging year ahead for Europe
Europe faces a challenging year in 2025 with wars on the EU’s borders, Donald Trump entering the White House and political uncertainty in a number of European capitals. Noelle O’Connell…
Can you return unwanted presents?
Under EU law you often have the right to return items. Now that Christmas is over, it is a good time to know what your rights are. If an item…
Ireland ‘highly suitable’ for Asian hornets
A new study has found that there is a “high suitability” for Asian hornets to become established in Ireland. Researchers concluded that Ireland’s mild European climate could be suitable for…
One charger to rule them all
From tomorrow, all new phones, speakers, cameras and other electronic devices sold in Europe must use the same charger: USB-C The European law on common chargers comes into force tomorrow,…
Emily O’Reilly bids European Parliament farewell
Emily O’Reilly has called for greater transparency as she prepares to step down as European Ombudsman. Addressing the European Parliament for the final time to present the ombudsman’s annual report,…
Harris at possibly final EU summit as Taoiseach
EU heads of state and government are meeting in Brussels to discuss pressing international affairs. It could be the last time Simon Harris gets to sit around the table. Ukraine…
Government admits recycling ‘concerning trend’
The government has admitted there is a need to “redouble our efforts” on recycling after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warned Ireland is very likely to miss EU targets. Latest…
EU laws taking too long to enforce – watchdog
Holding governments to account for not putting in place EU laws is taking too long, the EU’s own watchdog has warned. EU laws are passed jointly by the European Parliament…
Meta fined after hackers access 29 million Facebook accounts
Ireland’s data protection authority has fined Meta €251 million for a massive leak that affected millions of Facebook users in Europe and around the world. Hackers were able to get…