Merkel urges Greece to follow Irish exampleIrish approach allows ownership of bailout reforms, says German chancellorSat Mar 21 2015 - 10:56
Coalition accused of trying to buy election in tax moveTaoiseach says current EU fiscal rules do not reflect strength of economySat Mar 21 2015 - 09:18
Kenny raises prospect of further tax cutsTaoiseach pushes for further flexibility on fiscal rules at EU summit in BrusselsFri Mar 20 2015 - 19:34
Libya security high on agenda for EU foreign affairs summitEU leaders stop far short of endorsing civilian or military mission to LibyaFri Mar 20 2015 - 19:25
Taoiseach pushes for greater budget flexibility from EuropeEnda Kenny says fiscal rules should reflect ‘growing economic strength of the country’Fri Mar 20 2015 - 15:07
Greece agrees to draft new list of reforms ‘within days’German chancellor says Greece must meet commitments before accessing EU moneyFri Mar 20 2015 - 08:26
Reforms a first step as Greece looks to unlock EU fundsAnalysis: constructive summit tone fails to mask growing frustration of European leadersFri Mar 20 2015 - 08:26
State facing fines up to €100m after finding on doctors hoursCourt of Justice says Ireland failed to meet obligations under Working Time DirectiveFri Mar 20 2015 - 07:09
Ireland still opposed to corporate tax base consolidation, says KennyState prepared to engage constructively with European Commission, says TaoiseachFri Mar 20 2015 - 01:00
EU leaders locked in discussions on greater oversight of energy supply dealsMerkel says Russian sanctions to be lifted only if Minsk deal implementedFri Mar 20 2015 - 01:00
Greece boxed into corner as EU leaders harden stanceEnda Kenny says ‘time is running out’ as bank outflows accelerate in GreeceFri Mar 20 2015 - 00:05
Enda Kenny says Ireland opposes European corporate tax planTaoiseach warns ‘time is running out’ for Greece, who must face ‘political responsibilities’Thu Mar 19 2015 - 19:34
Tsipras to meet EU leaders at two-day Brussels summitJuncker is concerned at slow pace of progress on Greek crisis: ‘I’m still worried.’Thu Mar 19 2015 - 12:37
Greece back on the agenda as EU frustration grows with lack of progressDespite reprieve Athens must find new measures to satisfy creditorsThu Mar 19 2015 - 01:00
Europe bringing forward proposal to harmonise tax ratesCorporation tax battle set to flare after European Commission targets avoidanceThu Mar 19 2015 - 01:00
European Commission’s tax rulings proposal may prove ambitiousDevil in the detail when it comes to persuading states to share data on tax rulingsThu Mar 19 2015 - 01:00
Greek PM and lenders clash ahead of EU summitBefore two-day Brussels summit Alexis Tsipras demands lenders ‘stop unilateral actions’Thu Mar 19 2015 - 01:00
EU proposes new legislation to reveal all on tax dealsCountries would be obliged to share details of tax rulingsWed Mar 18 2015 - 12:43
Two million people watch New York paradeFrom Brussels to Melbourne, St Patrick’s Day is celebrated in style across the globeTue Mar 17 2015 - 22:10
Two million line NY’s Fifth Avenue for St Patrick’s Day paradeFestivities around the globe from New York and Sydney to Brussels and Hong KongTue Mar 17 2015 - 15:25
Pan-European data protection agreed despite Irish concerns‘One-stop shop’ to allow EU citizens file privacy complaints in country of residenceSat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
Juncker calls on European states to show solidarity with GreeceVaroufakis hints government might consider suspending campaign promisesSat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
Dara Murphy defends State’s record on data protectionMinister for Data Protection speaks ahead of Brussels meeting on new EU legislationThu Mar 12 2015 - 18:48
Dutch dairy farmers gearing up for post-quota realityA big milk producer, and one of Ireland’s biggest rivals, the Netherlands is looking to increase its output by 20%Thu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
Jean-Claude Juncker call for a European army has much to do with opticsThe idea of a European common defence is likely to gain short shriftThu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
Michael Noonan seeks more flexibility for Ireland following two-year deficit deal for FranceMinister for Finance wants scope for expansionary budget as EU finance ministers grant France, Italy and Belgium more time to meet targetsWed Mar 11 2015 - 01:00
Noonan calls on Brussels for greater flexibility with budgetMinister raises issue with Commission, citing the flexibility granted to FranceTue Mar 10 2015 - 13:29
Greece set to begin €7bn bailout talks in BrusselsFrustration over pace of negotiations between Athens and international lendersTue Mar 10 2015 - 07:47
Noonan to challenge EU budget stance on small statesFrustration mounting about perceived leniency towards France over deficitTue Mar 10 2015 - 01:00
Pressure increases on Greece on reform planTsipras urged to “stop wasting time” ahead of meeting of euro zone finance ministers in BrusselsMon Mar 09 2015 - 15:38
Noonan says repossession threats are to get owners to engage'I think what the figures show is the banks using the courts to get people to engage with them'Mon Mar 09 2015 - 13:46
Greece to dominate eurogroup meetingAthens signals referendum intention if international lenders reject reform planMon Mar 09 2015 - 07:23
Greece proposes hiring tourists as tax inspectors in bid to unlock bailout fundsYanis Varoufakis submits plan to euro group with measures including online gamblingFri Mar 06 2015 - 20:33
Outcome of EU privacy debate will affect lives for decadesEuropean institutions are in the process of replacing existing data rules from 1995 to ensure citizens are better protectedFri Mar 06 2015 - 01:55
Data protection: EU getting tougher on tech companies on a number of frontsRevelations about phone-tapping and surveillance caused waves between EU and USFri Mar 06 2015 - 01:50
Gas supply is a major factor in conflict between Russia and EUA single energy market for Europe is still decades awayThu Mar 05 2015 - 01:01
Fight against Ebola epidemic must continue, Sherlock warnsPresidents of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea attending conference on EbolaTue Mar 03 2015 - 12:59
EU warns Ireland on debt, jobs and banking sectorIreland must take ‘decisive policy action’ to address imbalancesThu Feb 26 2015 - 10:28
Greek funding crisis is averted – at least for nowPM Alexis Tsipras must keep party and public on side over next four monthsThu Feb 26 2015 - 01:00
Brussels gives France two further years to hit 3% deficit targetMore effort needed to bring deficit down, European Commission warns FranceThu Feb 26 2015 - 01:00
Eurogroup approves Greece’s reform measuresAthens’s proposals deemed ‘valid starting point’ for vote on loan extensionWed Feb 25 2015 - 01:00
ECB offers banking inquiry chance for ‘exchange of views’Move follows intervention by Taoiseach over bank’s refusal to participate in investigationWed Feb 25 2015 - 01:00
Eurogroup of finance ministers backs Greek dealList of reform measures Greece sent “is sufficiently comprehensive”Tue Feb 24 2015 - 16:09
Greek deal opens new chapter in extended bailout sagaIn essence, the country is being asked by its lenders to do what Ireland quietly didTue Feb 24 2015 - 16:02
Greece will not be given a free lunch by creditor nationsGreek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis said Europe and Greece had “turned a page” with the agreementTue Feb 24 2015 - 01:15
Eurogroup ‘optimistic’ on Greek reform proposalsGreece to submit proposals on Tuesday as officials report progress in informal talksMon Feb 23 2015 - 22:31
Temporary deals aside, is Germany preparing for a hasty Grexit?Letter from Germany’s ‘five wise men’ says euro zone would be stronger without GreeceSat Feb 21 2015 - 01:00
Deal gives Greece breathing space but with conditionsEuro zone finance ministers back four-month extension of bailoutFri Feb 20 2015 - 23:55
Greece, Eurogroup agree to four month bailout extensionAthens must submit letter listing planned policy measures to Brussels for approval by MondayFri Feb 20 2015 - 21:31
Noonan denies Kenny being economical with truth on debtFF’s Michael McGrath says alleged €50bn savings largely due to longer loan maturitiesFri Feb 20 2015 - 18:33
