European Commission

Henna Virkkunen at the RDS

EU tech chief refuses question on US livestreamed execution plan

National Ploughing Championships 2026

Tánaiste calls for ‘balance’ in privacy and AI advancement

Online Safety Code

Regulator wants to ban sites that do not meet child safety standards

Ekaterina Zaharieva and Further Education Minister James Lawless

‘High expectations’ for Irish presidency amid turbulent geopolitical conditions

Cllr Sean O’Brien, Christine Collins (Longford County Council), Terence O’Brien (LOETB), Nina Carberry MEP, President European Committee of the Regions Kata Tüttő, Ray Bell (Offaly County Council), Cllr Neil Feighery CoR, Clare Bannon Director (EMRA), Cllr Gillian Coughlan CoR (Head of Irish delegation to the CoR) and Kevin Conmy, Ambassador of Ireland to the Kingdom of Belgium

Offaly at the heart of EU Committee of the Regions in Brussels

A plaque at the Russian embassy in Dublin

EU needs to reduce number of visas given to Russian citizens, says commissioner

Aughinish Alumina refinery

‘Hard to know’ when Aughinish Alumina workers will have clarity, Tanaiste says

Noeline Blackwell at the National Library in Dublin for the launch of the Child Care Law Reporting Project, an innovative web-based project which, for the first time, will make public reports of court proceedings where children are taken into state care

Concern raised at EU finding on ‘addictive’ Facebook and Instagram features

Tánaiste Simon Harris

Social media companies ‘experimenting’ with youth mental health

Irish EU Presidency

Need to ‘understand’ impact of sanctions on alumina, Tánaiste says

Tanaiste Simon Harris (front row, left), Taoiseach Micheal Martin (front row, right) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (front row, centre)

Ursula von der Leyen: No one does more for Gaza than EU

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Taoiseach Micheal Martin in Cork

Von der Leyen responds to reports of September social media ban for children

Special mention for Offaly at launch of EU Presidency in Brussels

Irish EU Presidency

Micheál Martin welcomes European Commission president to his home city

Ursula von der Leyen and Micheal Martin

Ursula von der Leyen to meet Taoiseach and Tanaiste in Cork

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast

Short-term lets register ‘took longer than it should have’, Tanaiste says

An Air Corps helicopter

Air Corps personnel shoot down ‘drones’ in EU presidency training exercise
Government figures have faced questions about Ireland’s capability to tackle such threats during the presidency.
Cillian Sherlock, Press Association

Kaja Kallas visit to Dublin

Ireland’s neutrality ‘does not provide immunity’ from threats to Europe – Kallas

arrives at the European Political Community Summit (EPC) in Tirana, Albania

Irish premier to discuss EU presidency during Kaja Kallas’ visit to Dublin

Government using ‘every avenue’ to hold tech firms to account, says Norma Foley

Fan groups file complaint with European Commission over World Cup ticket pricing

Simon Harris says spending ceilings on departments will be ‘binding’

Government accused of ‘see no evil, hear no evil’ approach to X

Government ‘kicking the can’ to Brussels over X issues, TD claims

Gardai and regulators meet to assess legal action over X chatbot images

Illegal movement of cattle across Irish border led to 2004 probe, files show

Offaly IFA chair says signing Mercosur trade deal would be 'thundering disgrace'

When do clocks go back as Irish people make same mistake with phones and watches?

When do clocks go back as Irish people make mistake with phones and watches?
In 2019, the European Parliament voted in favour of ending these seasonal time changes but EU institutions have not made progress on implementing the decision
Justin Kelly

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‘Crisis levels’ - Irish shops could face fish shortages as fishermen warn of ‘co...

Ireland calls for clarity on proposal to partially suspend EU-Israel agreement

Corporate tax revenues up 14% on same period last year

Harris to hold talks with NI leaders over US trade deals

Irish premier welcomes trade deal between EU and US

Trump and European Commission president’s meeting is ‘significant and decisive’

EU’s response to US 30% tariffs will be firm, quick and robust – Michael McGrath

Ireland wants EU-US trade deal as soon as possible – Byrne

Irish deputy premier to include services from Israeli settlements in trade ban

Legislation to ban imports from Israeli settlements brought before Cabinet

Kallas criticised over ‘clear lack of understanding of Ireland’s history’

EU engaging ‘sensibly’ with US administration following tariff threat – Martin

A 50% tariff on EU goods would halt trade between the bloc and US, says minister

US threat of drinks tariffs a serious issue, says Irish premier

Tariffs ‘not conducive’ to economic growth – Irish premier

When do clocks go back as Irish people make same mistake with phones and watches?

When do clocks go back as Irish people make same mistake with phones and watches...

Fixture congestion resolution would end strike concern, FIFA told

Leagues and unions to lodge legal complaint against FIFA over fixture congestion

Government ‘should not spend Apple billions after fighting case tooth and nail’

EU Justice Commissioner nomination ‘recognition of Ireland’s standing’ – McGrath

Former finance minister unveiled as next EU Justice Commissioner

Slush ice drinks are sold via slush ice machines in a variety of outlets and are also sold pre-packaged in supermarkets/retail stores | FILE PHOTO

ALERT: Parents warned not to give slushies to young children due to health conce...

Sean Kelly urges Fianna Fail MEPs to back von der Leyen as commission president

Govt rubbishes election rumours despite Budget 2025 being brought forward by one...

Michael McGrath set to be Ireland’s next EU commissioner

Irish government to support Ursula von der Leyen as candidate for EU presidency

What is the smoky bacon ban amid toxic fears and risk of products off shelves?

What is the smoky bacon ban amid toxic fears and risk of products off shelves?

Clare man takes over high-profile role alongside Ursula von der Leyen

Participants from secondary schools across Ireland braved the snow to come to Dublin Castle on March 1 to take part in the Model Council of the EU Debate

Irish students debate the European Union of the future

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