Emily O’Reilly: Revolving door between EU and lobbying firms is ‘soft corruption’
European Ombudsman draws ‘parallels’ between influence scandals and lobbyists poaching officials
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Emily O’Reilly to investigate EU border agency over Greek shipwreck
European Ombudsman announces inquiry into Frontex over disaster that killed hundreds
Free flights for MEPs should be reviewed says EU Ombudsman
Those offering free travel ‘want something in return, quite obviously’, Emily O’Reilly warns
Irish Ombudsman criticises EU commission for not releasing texts between Von der Leyen and Pfizer
EU ethics controversies ‘play into the hands of Eurosceptics and anti-vaxxers’, says European Ombudsman
European ombudsman investigates flights paid for by Qatar while aviation deal was being negotiated
Transport official flew for free with Qatar Airways while team was negotiating airline’s access to EU market
GDPR complaints system is an unfair burden on Ireland and a weakness for Europe
One-stop shop places an unmanageable load on one small member state’s underfunded data regulator
EU Ombudsman seeks improvements to DPC reports to European Commission
Changes could increase commission’s insight into Irish Data Protection Commission’s reporting
EU parliament strips Eva Kaili of vice president role amid Qatar corruption scandal
Greek legislator denies any wrongdoing after she and others were charged over allegedly receiving cash and gifts from Qatar
The Irish Times view on the Data Protection Commission: the case for strong regulation
No other agency of the State carries the kind of responsibility the Data Protection Commission has in its role overseeing EU-wide activities of tech multinationals
Taoiseach defends Irish data protection commissioner in Germany
Martin doesn’t ‘readily agree’ with many criticisms of Helen Dixon’s record
Data protection regime tarnishing Ireland’s image, Germany says
SPD’s Zimmermann makes comment in advance of Taoiseach’s official visit to Berlin
EU Ombudsman criticises ‘antediluvian’ regulation on public access to documents
Emily O’Reilly investigating commission’s failure to disclose texts to Pfizer chief on vaccines
European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly lauded for transparency work
Crucial during pandemic to ‘allow citizens a better understanding of decision making process’
The Irish Times view on Facebook’s valuation: Coming back down to earth
Though acquisitions have grown Meta’s user base, it isn’t clear if growth will continue
Emily O’Reilly opens inquiry into European Commission policing of GDPR in Ireland
EU ombudsman acts after complaint from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties
EU Commission accused of maladministration by ombudsman over Pfizer CEO texts
Emily O’Reilly criticises executive for not disclosing Von Der Leyen messages
DPC draft decision on Facebook would end right to privacy, Norway claims
Norwegian authority says ruling would make data protection law ‘pointless’
Could Ireland be on the cusp of a biofuel revolution?
“Electrification of cars is important in reducing emissions but it cannot do it all”
Irish inquiries into big tech too slow, campaigner complains to EU ombudsman
ICCL senior fellow says European Commission needs to act over pace of investigations
Emily O’Reilly criticises Brussels for awarding contract to BlackRock
European Ombudsman says commission failed to assess potential conflict of interest
Winter finds thousands of migrants sleeping rough in Bosnia
Local authorities reluctant to provide facilities for migrants as Sarajevans protest over fatal stabbing
Hungarian power grab draws slow response in crisis-hit Europe
East-west split in European Parliament could again scupper sanctions against Orban
Online abuse turns female politicians off politics, European Ombudsman says
O’Reilly tells conference she’s experienced ‘mansplaining’ since becoming Ombudsman
EU banking watchdog describes rejection of Cross nomination as ‘unfortunate’
European Banking Authority chairman says regulator caught in spat with parliament
Emily O’Reilly wins second term as European Ombudsman
‘We need to stop the “blame Brussels” culture,’ says former journalist
Role of Brussels lobbyists begins to emerge from the dark
Europe Letter: Emily O’Reilly is bidding for re-election for a second term as Europe’s Ombudsman
Emily O’Reilly nominated for second term as EU ombudsman
Election will take place by secret ballot during the December session of EU Parliament
EU transparency deficit gives ammunition to Eurosceptics – ombudsman
Emily O’Reilly rejects argument that greater openness would jeopardise decision-making
Varadkar joins O’Reilly in call for Brexit report on North to be published
EU Ombudsman O’Reilly believes it is in the public interest for documents to be released
Emily O’Reilly criticises senior EU Commission appointment
EU ombudsman cites ‘maladministration’ in Selmayr’s appointment as secretary general
Emily O’Reilly criticises Juncker over aide’s move to top job
Maladministration resulted from not following rules correctly ‘either in letter or in sprit’
Woman whose husband and son died at sea receives €245,000
Winifred Byrne who lost family members in 1981 succeeds in 14-year dispute over payment
Ann Lovett report praised by journalist who broke the story
Emily O’Reilly says ‘Irish Times’ interview ‘changed the narrative’ on teenager’s death
EU ombudsman calls for review of Barroso’s Goldman Sachs role
Emily O’Reilly criticises alleged lobbying by former commission president for US bank
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