Dublin Airport to get solar farm
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €288 million loan for Dublin Airport to improve its energy efficiency. The loan covers near half of the project’s total cost of…
Irish are holiday big spenders
Irish people spend nearly three times the amount of Greeks or Czechs per night when they go on holiday. That’s according to data from the EU’s statistics agency. “When looking…
Irish graduates earn €60k starting salary working for the EU
Irish graduates working for the EU earn a net salary of more than €5,000 per month, according to Ireland’s Europe Minister. The Irish government wants more people to go and…
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…