The Irish Times

European Parliament backs rule change to ensure flow of medicines to Northern Ireland

North is granted a derogation in bid to resolve ‘main issue’ with NI protocol

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 15:16

Five Irish MEPs sign motion calling for all EU ports to close to Russian vessels

Motion addressed to Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel signed by 207 MEPs

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 16:30

MEPs hopeful of diplomatic breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine crisis

European Parliament president Roberta Metsola expresses solidarity with Ukraine

Tue Feb 15 2022 - 17:52

Taoiseach officially opens refurbished Cork airport runway

Drop in passenger numbers due to Covid-19 allowed airport to fully close to facilitate work

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 20:39

State ready to issue 1m Covid certs for international travel

MEPS stress right to freedom of movement remains despite pandemic

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 13:24

European Parliament ratifies Brexit deal as concerns over UK ‘good faith’ remain

Boris Johnson says step provides ‘more stable foundation’ for EU-UK relationship

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 10:44

Concerns over UK ‘good faith’ as European Parliament ratifies Brexit deal

Johnson says step provides ‘more stable foundation for the relationship’

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 10:02

Veggie ‘burger’ survives attempted farm lobby cull

But Irish MEPs back European Parliament move to restrict dairy terms for non-dairy

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 15:04

New crowdfunding rules to benefit businesses and investors

European Parliament agrees regulations for crowdfunding platforms across continent

Mon Oct 19 2020 - 07:40

Explainer: Friday is Brexit Day, so what happens next?

Could there still be a disorderly Brexit at the end of this year?

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 12:58

Alliance hails FF observer-status EU proposal for North’s MEPs

Belfast Agreement will give deliver ‘strong voice’ through NI Assembly, says Coveney

Sun Dec 15 2019 - 20:29

Full recount of votes in Ireland South to cost over €1m

Returning officer denies logistical nightmare and that process is ‘democracy in action’

Thu May 30 2019 - 17:57

‘Cold storage’ MEPS have no status, salary, facilities or expenses, says European Parliament

Ireland’s two extra MEPs will have to wait until Britain leaves EU

Thu May 30 2019 - 12:45

Ireland South recount gets under way as Greens poised to take final seat

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has sought recount as she faces losing seat

Thu May 30 2019 - 07:57

Rechecks and recounts in Ireland South as battle continues for final MEP seat

Inside Politics: Angela Kerins wins her case in the Supreme Court against the PAC

Thu May 30 2019 - 07:56

Fine Gael to be largest Irish party in European Parliament

Taoiseach claims party will return five MEPs as recount called in Ireland South

Thu May 30 2019 - 03:36

Election Q&A: Why was there a row over who gets last seat in Dublin and the South?

New legislation means for first time vote will continue to determine ranking of last seats

Tue May 28 2019 - 17:22

Elections 2019: Seán Kelly tops polls in Ireland South

Kelly said whoever is elected must work for Ireland and not spend time ‘spoofing’

Mon May 27 2019 - 21:33

Elections 2019: What we know so far

Varadkar refuses to rule out early general election while Green wave sweeps through locals

Mon May 27 2019 - 21:02

Green leader Eamon Ryan sees ‘rainbow coalition’ in local government

Taoiseach says FG under-performed against expectations in local elections

Sun May 26 2019 - 20:27

Elections 2019: Green wave sees tide go out for Varadkar and Sinn Féin

Analysis: FG and FF have been spinning furiously but there’s no spinning out of this

Sat May 25 2019 - 12:56

Fine Gael tries to save second Ireland South seat as Fianna Fáil presses for gains

With Seán Kelly expected to top poll, push for under pressure Deirdre Clune intensifies

Wed May 22 2019 - 18:39

Long is not short of Senators to help with her canvass

BusConnects, rural broadband and property tax are some of the issues that keep cropping up at Dublin doorsteps

Mon May 20 2019 - 03:34

Is it a promotion for a new Netflix season? No, it’s an election poster

Harry McGee goes on the campaign trail with candidates in Ireland South

Sun May 19 2019 - 18:16

Two big questions in Midlands North West – can FF take seat and what of Casey?

The poll figures suggest a ferocious dogfight for the last two seats in the Dublin constituency

Fri May 10 2019 - 05:00

Fine Gael top poll on starting line but all to play for

Positive signs for Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin as main Opposition party to build on 2014 result

Fri May 10 2019 - 05:00

Irish teens urged to apply for 20,000 free interrail passes

DiscoverEU programme offers train tickets for 18-year-olds to explore Europe

Fri May 03 2019 - 09:01

Protesters use Cork Cabinet visit to make their voices heard

What is surprising about the Cork dissent is its intensity and the number of topics people are aggrieved about

Thu May 02 2019 - 18:25

European elections loom in much-changed landscape

Europe Letter: Fianna Fáil likely to be big winners in European poll in May

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 01:00

Phil Hogan confirms he would like second term as European Commissioner

It is understood Varadkar has not given Mr Hogan a commitment on the issue

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 20:49

Dramatic increase in mobile phone usage in EU after abolition of ‘roaming’ charges

Use of mobile data services while roaming in the EU and EEA increased by 435 per cent

Mon Dec 17 2018 - 15:20

Councils to get funding for free wifi hotspots in public places

Town centres, parks, libraries and museums to benefit from European scheme

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 16:34

EU to fund free wifi spots in public places

Wifi4EU-funded networks will be free of charge, advertising and data harvesting

Tue Nov 27 2018 - 21:50

Recalling WWI horror will help avoid conflict, says Cork mayor

Tributes are paid on Armistice centenary to 4,500 Cork men and women who died

Sun Nov 11 2018 - 16:36