The Netherlands and Canada help Irish citizens leave Lebanon
24 Irish citizens and their dependents were able to leave Lebanon today on emergency flights organised by The Netherlands and Canada, the Tánaiste says. “I am pleased to announce that…
Why Luke Ming Flanagan (briefly) chaired the European Parliament’s Brexit delegation
“I have to say, I enjoy doing that”, said Luke Ming Flanagan as he banged the gavel on the table. “According to our rules of procedure, I shall be acting…
Central Bank of Ireland continues to advocate for ‘resilience’
The Central Bank of Ireland is right to continue to push resilience as key against future shocks to Ireland’s economy, that’s according to the outgoing Deputy Governor. Sharon Donna has…
Irish MEPs to serve on new Brexit committee
Six Irish MEPs will sit on the UK-EU parliamentary assembly, according to the new membership list. The constitutive meeting of the European Parliament’s Delegation to the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly…
Brexit charm mission to Brussels
The new British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, held his first official Brexit meeting in Brussels where he met Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel and Roberta Metsola, respectively presidents of…
Budget: Government spends Apple windfall
The Irish government has announced how it will use some of the €14 billion windfall it has received from Apple. Last month, the European Court of Justice instructed the tech…
Budget: Ireland to spend millions preparing for presidency of the European Council
Millions of Euro has been allocated in the budget to preparing for Ireland taking over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. The Department for…
Budget: €35 million for film industry if EU approves state aid
The government has announced millions in support for Ireland’s film industry, if the aid is approved by the EU. “I am today announcing the introduction of a new Tax credit…
Could Donegal’s ‘buy off the boat’ app be the key to sustainable fisheries?
Fishers in Arranmore and Inishbofin are trialling a phone app that allows customers to click and collect off the boats. Out at sea, fishermen and women snap a photo of…
One in three seabirds facing extinction – report
European seabirds are under pressure. One in three species is threatened with extinction, according to data in a new report. BirdLife International also says it estimates 38 per cent of…