Holyhead–Dublin potential for low-emission ferries
Dublin to Holyhead could become a model for cutting carbon emissions on ferry services across Europe, according to a new report. The study carried out by environmental consultancy firm, Ricardo,…
EU freezes some Israeli funding
The EU will halt millions of Euro of funding destined for Israel in protest at the war in Gaza. In her annual ‘State of the EU’ address to the European…
European fishing leaders meet in Killybegs
European fishing leaders are meeting in Killybegs in County Donegal to discuss new EU rules that fishers fear will endanger the viability of their sector. Delegates from 17 producer organisations…
OECD raises concerns about Ireland’s economic resilience and risk of climate change failure
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has issued a warning that Ireland needs to do more to ensure its long term economic “resilience” and will have to up…
EU still hopes to avoid tariffs
The EU is still hoping to convince Donald Trump to back down over tariffs, the EU’s Trade Commissioner says. EU trade ministers are meeting in Warsaw to discuss the threat…
Michael McGrath promises Digital Fairness Act
Michael McGrath has promised a Digital Fairness Act if he is confirmed as European Commissioner. His three-hour grilling in the European Parliament is underway in Brussels this morning. MEPs are…
Irish safety watchdog advice for Halloween
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is urging parents and guardians to carry out a safety check on their children’s Halloween costumes before they put them on. The first…
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…
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).…