Michael McGrath’s new EU justice job is a win, but not the one Government wantedIreland continues to labour under misplaced belief that it punches above its weight in EuropeTue Sept 17 2024 - 17:44
Von der Leyen gives biggest European Commission jobs to France, Spain and ItalyEleven of 27 new commissioners are women after ‘intensive weeks of negotiations’ with governmentsTue Sept 17 2024 - 16:39
Explainer: What does the EU commissioner for justice do?Role will include chastising EU countries over rule of law breaches and tackling foreign interferenceTue Sept 17 2024 - 12:40
Michael McGrath announced as EU commissioner for justice Ursula von der Leyen says former Irish finance minister had ‘excellent track record’ as she announced the allocation of EU commissioner portfoliosTue Sept 17 2024 - 10:57
Von der Leyen briefs Harris on ‘composition’ of EU commissioner jobs carve upIreland nominee Michael McGrath believed to be in frame for commissioner for justice jobMon Sept 16 2024 - 21:53
Replacement of French commissioner suits both von der Leyen and MacronHard to imagine Ursula von der Leyen shivving Thierry Breton without the blessing of MacronMon Sept 16 2024 - 16:45
France’s EU commissioner Thierry Breton resigns and criticises von der LeyenEmmanuel Macron nominates close ally to replace Thierry Breton as next EU commissioner in last minute switchMon Sept 16 2024 - 08:05
Lobbying push from Irish officials amid speculation over Michael McGrath’s EU roleMichael McGrath could be in the frame for EU commissioner for justice or innovation jobSat Sept 14 2024 - 06:00
Slovenian row threatens to delay to EU commissioner announcementsUrsula von der Leyen had been due to detail appointments on TuesdayFri Sept 13 2024 - 16:16
Apple and Ireland: A tale of two tax sweetheartsLegal twists and turns over Apple case have sent periodic shockwaves across the Atlantic in recent yearsFri Sept 13 2024 - 05:51
Selection of EU commissioners may be delayed due to political row in SloveniaEuropean Commission president Ursula von der Leyen finalising portfolios to be assigned before scheduled Tuesday announcementThu Sept 12 2024 - 21:21
Fabric of Europe’s political centre is stretched by immigration issueExtreme right’s gains are forcing EU states to consider a hardened policyThu Sept 12 2024 - 05:00
Apple runs out of road as European Court of Justice rules Ireland owed €13bn in back taxesAccount set up in 2018 to collect and hold funds pending outcome of dispute now amounts to €14bnWed Sept 11 2024 - 06:00
Concern in Coalition at fallout from €13bn Apple tax rulingMinister for Finance pushes back against idea ruling could make Ireland a less attractive place to investWed Sept 11 2024 - 05:47
Ireland still facilitating multinational ‘profit shifting’ - VestagerEU competition chief at centre of Apple case says court ruling is ‘big win’ for tax justiceTue Sept 10 2024 - 16:53
EU top court ruling paves way for Apple to pay Ireland over €13bn in taxesECJ Apple-Ireland tax ruling: EU competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager ordered Apple in 2016 to pay the State more than €13bn in alleged back taxes but that decision has been subject to legal appealsTue Sept 10 2024 - 11:31
EU will have to scale back ambition if competitive ‘crisis’ not tackled - Mario DraghiMajor report from former ECB president recommends series of EU financial reformsMon Sept 09 2024 - 19:16
Ukraine war: fears grow as cold winter approachesRussian attacks on energy infrastructure and cities seeks to grind down Ukrainian resolveFri Sept 06 2024 - 11:56
Government to make last minute lobbying push for EU commissioner jobTaoiseach Simon Harris due to discuss commissioner posts with Ursula von der Leyen this weekThu Sept 05 2024 - 11:19
Ireland may well be heading for EU commissioner job disappointmentEurope letter: Michael McGrath’s EU job prospects may be casualty of budget reshuffle necessityThu Sept 05 2024 - 07:00
Schools abuse redress: Concern in Government over costs running into billionsTaoiseach suggests compensation for those abused in religious-run schools cannot be ‘parked’ until after inquiry, but no decision yet made on nature of schemeThu Sept 05 2024 - 06:00
Schools abuse: Sorrow of religious orders just ‘hollow words’ if redress funding doesn’t follow, says HarrisAn Garda Síochána appeals to victims to come forward but says there may be limitations as to the action it can take in some casesWed Sept 04 2024 - 16:33
Ukrainian refugees will ‘always be welcome’ in Ireland, Taoiseach saysSimon Harris and Volodymyr Zelenskiy discuss toughening sanctions on Russia during Kyiv meetingWed Sept 04 2024 - 13:04
Taoiseach Simon Harris travels to Kyiv for meeting with ZelenskiyIreland to commit to provide further €36m in funding to organisations working in UkraineWed Sept 04 2024 - 06:00
Government agrees to Commission of Investigation into sexual abuse allegations in 308 schools No commitment given to setting up a redress scheme for survivors of sexual abuseTue Sept 03 2024 - 20:55
Western Europe ‘should have listened’ to warnings about Putin – von der LeyenNeed for ‘systemic overhaul’ of Europe’s defence and security, commission president saysFri Aug 30 2024 - 17:34
Ireland will cease purchases of Israeli military equipment, says Tánaiste Ongoing contracts to be put under review as violence in Gaza continuesFri Aug 30 2024 - 06:00
Israeli companies banned from winning State defence contracts - TánaisteRestrictions put on Israeli defence suppliers winning future Defence Forces contracts in response to Israel’s illegal occupation of the West BankThu Aug 29 2024 - 14:50
EU foreign affairs chief proposes sanctions on Israeli ministersEU ministers discuss Josep Borrell’s proposal, which is supported by IrelandThu Aug 29 2024 - 13:43
Michael McGrath interviewed by Ursula von der Leyen ahead of EU commissioner portfolio decisionAnnouncement on jobs for commissioners put forth by member nations expected in second week of SeptemberThu Aug 29 2024 - 10:21
Falling number of Irish working in EU institutions a ‘serious problem’Concern as one-third of Irish staff in EU roles due to retire by 2026 with associated loss of influenceThu Aug 29 2024 - 06:00
Schuman Show finds the comedy in stiff EU bureaucracyEurope letter: Popular Brussels satire show has gone from basement venue to 480-seat theatreThu Aug 29 2024 - 05:00
Amnesty International calls for Israeli settlement trade banHuman rights organisation pushes for EU to target Israeli firms facilitating West Bank settlementsWed Aug 28 2024 - 19:00
Officials concerned about adult asylum seekers claiming to be minorsInternal briefing warns of ‘severe demands’ put on Tusla service for child asylum seekersTue Aug 27 2024 - 06:00
Gems hidden among the tat in Brussels flea marketEurope Letter: Street traders look to shift mounted deer heads, samurai-style swords and one working gramophoneThu Aug 22 2024 - 05:00
China opens anti-subsidy inquiry into Irish and EU dairy schemesIreland named as one of eight EU countries facing examinationWed Aug 21 2024 - 16:27
State care system for children may need ‘complete overhaul’ Department of Children briefings question whether special care system is ‘fit for purpose’Mon Aug 19 2024 - 05:30
After a few days even the Parisians were in the Olympic moodParis letter: Tucking into a midnight kebab while listening to a re-run of Celine Dion’s performance, it’s difficult not to feel somethingThu Aug 01 2024 - 05:00
The homeless families displaced by the Paris Olympics: ‘They feel kicked around like a ball’Pushed out of sight during the Olympic spectacle, homeless asylum seekers sleep in tents on the outskirts of ParisTue Jul 30 2024 - 15:07
‘We take a different approach to policing’: On the beat with the gardaí in ParisMore than 40 gardaí are assisting French police during the Paris OlympicsTue Jul 30 2024 - 06:00
Voting preference and refusal to send two names may leave McGrath with dud commissioner briefIreland could be fall guy in struggle between Ursula von der Leyen and capitals over commissioner nominationsMon Jul 29 2024 - 06:00
‘This is sport’: Israel fans try to put politics behind them at OlympicsPalestinian flags make another appearance at Israel men’s football match as Paraguay win 4-2Sat Jul 27 2024 - 21:23
Taoiseach says continued rise in numbers of homeless ‘peculiar’ given social housing increasesGovernment to examine how local councils allocate social housingSat Jul 27 2024 - 10:16
‘It’s heaving’: Streets of Paris fill with fans for city centre opening ceremonyFrom Korea to Colombia and New Zealand to Mallow, Co Cork, all parts of the world represented as Games openFri Jul 26 2024 - 20:10
Ireland won’t be ‘punished’ over EU commissioner nomination clash, Harris saysUnfair to ask Michael McGrath to resign from Cabinet for ‘50-50′ chance of EU job, Taoiseach saysFri Jul 26 2024 - 14:44
‘We made a point to get here’: Irish fans land in Paris for 2024 OlympicsIrish spectators secure last minute tickets and dodge work to cheer on Rugby Sevens team in French capitalThu Jul 25 2024 - 16:51
Ireland set to ignore von der Leyen’s request for two names for commission candidateTánaiste says Ireland’s ‘clear decision’ was nominating Michael McGrath, as commission president requests that EU member states put forward two names for postsThu Jul 25 2024 - 13:37
Lack of resources ‘challenge’ for corruption investigationsNumber of specialist gardaí tasked to corruption inquiries ‘insufficient’, European Commission report saysThu Jul 25 2024 - 06:00
Second von der Leyen term to be one of compromise and criticismTraditionally quiet August period to be dominated by carve up of EU commissioner jobsThu Jul 25 2024 - 05:00
Gardaí posted to Paris as ‘friendly faces’ during Olympic GamesMore than 50 Gardaí travelling to assist French police during Olympic and Paralympic eventsWed Jul 24 2024 - 17:41
