EU berates Ireland for dropping hate crime bill
The EU could take Ireland to court for dropping its planned hate crime law, the European Commission has warned. Last month, Justice Minister, Helen McEntee, announced the bill would be…
EU approves Dornan takeover by Turner Construction
The takeover of Irish contractor Dornan Engineering Group by Turner Construction has been approved by the European Commission. Dornan is a specialist mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and commissioning engineering contractor with…
Ireland’s environment ‘nowhere near good enough’ – EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a damning report into the state of the land and water across Ireland and is calling for urgent action. “Progress, economic prosperity, and…
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…