IMF revises down Ireland’s growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund has revised down its economic growth forecast for Ireland. The IMF now expects Ireland’s economy to shrink slightly, by 0.2 percent, this year, before returning to…
Irish community in Britain to receive €7.6 million
The Irish government has allocated more than €7 million to be distributed to more than 100 organisations in Britain to support Irish people living overseas. £6.4 million (€7.68 million) in…
LinkedIn fined €310 million by Irish Data Protection Commission
Social media network LinkedIn has been fined €310 million and ordered to change its practices for committing a “serious violation” of EU data law. Ireland’s data protection agency says LinkedIn’s…
Irish government looking to usurp EU over Israel trade deal
The Irish government is considering overriding EU law over its trade deal with Israel. For months Ireland, along with Spain, has repeatedly asked the EU to consider whether Israel is…
Michael McGrath submits first round of scrutiny to European Parliament
Ireland’s designated European Commissioner, Michael McGrath has submitted written answers to MEPs in the first round of scrutiny. European President, Ursula von der Leyen, has nominated Michael McGrath for the…
Ireland’s plans for greener farming do not match the EU’s climate ambitions – watchdog
Ireland’s Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan will help to make farming greener, but not at the pace that the EU demands, that’s according to the European Court of Auditors (ECA).…
Ireland to spend millions protecting subsea cables
The Irish government’s increase in defence spending will be partly used to protect subsea cables, the Tánaiste says. A number of important pipes and cables are thought to run through…
Car rental site removes ‘misleading information’
The car hire site, rentalcars.com has corrected its website after pressure from the EU and Irish consumer protection agencies. The website owned by booking.com and also used by Ryanair under…
Taoiseach open to ‘innovative’ migration solutions
The Taoiseach says he is open minded to new ideas to relieve migration pressure. Speaking at an EU summit in Brussels yesterday where migration was on the agenda, Simon Harris…
Taoiseach demands the EU calls for peacekeepers’ safety
The EU and its partners must demand the safety of UN peacekeepers, the Taoiseach said on arrival in Brussels this afternoon. The Taoiseach is in the Belgian capital for two…