EU to challenge China’s Irish dairy probe
The European Commission has asked the World Trade Organization to intervene in an argument over exports of dairy products to China. The EU wants the WTO to challenge China’s so-called…
McConalogue reveals lobbying EU for farm funding beyond 2027
Farmers must be properly paid through the EU into the future, says Charlie McConalogue. EU agriculture ministers are meeting in Brussels today. The current Common Agricultural Policy runs until 2027,…
Where is Ireland’s Champagne?
Across the EU, three thousand products are recognised as top specialities. From Champagne to Prosciutto di Parma to Roquefort, only the real thing, made in the local area to a…
UK urged to adopt Irish and Ulster Scots language strategy
The Council of Europe has called on the UK to adopt strategies for Irish and Ulster Scots. The report by the Council of Europe’s experts on regional and minority languages…
Gardai seize drugs worth €16 million whilst taking down encrypted Ghost network
An Garda has taken part in an international operation to dismantle a major alleged criminal encrypted phone network. The operation, involving nine countries, led to 51 arrests, including 11 in…
EU court annuls €1.5bn Google fine
The European Court of Justice has annulled a €1.5 billion fine imposed on Google by the European Commission. Judges said the EU had “failed to take into consideration all the…
Who are Ireland’s 14 MEPs?
Ireland is represented in the European Parliament by 14 members. They were elected in June 2024 to serve for a five-year mandate and represent one of three constituencies: Dublin, Ireland…
Ireland gets EU brief for democracy, justice and rule of law
Michael McGrath will be European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, announced who will get which job in a press…
Farmers can receive more upfront, says EU
Farmers can receive up to 70% of direct payments in advance this winter compared to 50% normally, says the European Commission. The EU said it has authorised the increase because…
Irish government education spending ‘down’
Irish government spending on education has fallen from 3.6% to 2.9% of GDP, warns OECD. “This is less than the OECD average of 4.9%” Education at a Glance is an…