Warning of reputational risk if Government departments don’t pull weight during EU presidency
French authorities ‘open’ to sending police officers to assist gardaí in security arrangements
European Union
How will Ireland try to make its mark during its stint with the EU presidency?
Irish Ministers and diplomats will chair EU-level discussions and broker compromises between the other 26 countries from July 1st until the end of this year
António Costa should represent EU in future Ukraine peace talks, Martin says
Necessary for EU to open a ‘direct’ line of contact to Kremlin, European Council president says
Andy Burnham has ‘particular interest in Ireland’, Micheál Martin says
Taoiseach congratulates former mayor of Manchester on success in Makerfield byelection
Failure to land European budget deal would leave EU in ‘limbo’, Taoiseach says
Current €1.2tn budget covers farm subsidies and regional development grants among funding schemes
‘If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn’: Zelenskiy issues threat as Kyiv strikes Russia
Long-range drone attack leaves oil refinery on fire and forces evacuation of Russia’s biggest airport
EU leaders gather for talks set to cover Ukraine, Israel and China
Agenda for two-day summit in Brussels offers pointers on key matters that will also dominate Ireland’s EU presidency
Plan to advise charities overseas how to avoid inadvertently financing terrorists
National group to tackle sanctions evasion efforts
We have to manage the AI revolution
There must be a global agreement on how the technology is controlled
Racism being ‘promoted by people in serious leadership positions’ around the world, McAleese says
Former president compares AI to the ‘garbage’ people were fed by Church and State at the time she was growing up
Dublin’s Silk Road Cafe granted injunction to stop landlord from closing it during EU presidency
Landlord sought to close cafe in Dublin Castle for six months due to security reasons
State has fifth worst paternity leave supports in EU, says Movember report
Seven in 10 men who take paternity leave experience financial strain
Resolving the Ukraine war
Europe has been open to discussion with Russia, but Putin has been unwilling to agree a framework
With the UK set to ban social media for under-16s, what is next for Ireland?
Proposal will see children’s access to platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook and X restricted
Western Europeans won the lottery of life. But this is changing, culturally and economically
Europe, one of the most impressive cultural enterprises of the past few hundred years, is at a crossroads
Bord Bia review finds chairman gives ‘clear leadership’ in wake of Brazil beef protests
IFA had called on Larry Murrin to resign over imports at his company, Dawn Farms
A ‘big bang’ reversal of Brexit is unrealistic and unnecessary
Switzerland provides an alternative model for the UK
Ireland’s asylum system is flawed, but a factory for fast decisions is not the answer
As the Migration Pact passes into law, the right to asylum must be safeguarded
Green motives are great, but climate agenda must also appeal to broader constituency
‘Utility-based mentality’ can get previously reluctant industries on board, says Elina Bardram
Online safety for children and boosting security among Ireland’s EU presidency priorities
Republic will ‘work with others to make sure that Europe’s children are safe online’, says Taoiseach
Senior Government figures defend Common Travel Area following Belfast knife attack
Common Travel Area ‘works for citizens in the United Kingdom and for Irish citizens as a benefit’, Taoiseach says
Dublin Airport passenger numbers up 2.7% in May as summer season kicks off
Up to 10,000 football fans expected to travel through Dublin Airport in June on their way to the World Cup, DAA says
Pope Leo XIV challenges EU over migration and rearmament policies
Pontiff tells politicians in Spain that migration is challenging conscience of nations, and that military deterrence can never build lasting peace
EU foreign policy chief says European Commission trusts Irish investigation of Aughinish Alumina
Kaja Kallas in Dublin for talks ahead of Irish European Union presidency
Russia sanctions having an impact, top Irish diplomat says amid Aughinish Alumina pressure
Estonian foreign minister has called for a ban on alumina exports, like those from Limerick, to be included in next round of EU sanctions
EU iPhone and iPad customers to miss out on Apple’s new, smarter Siri
Tech giant’s plan to infuse its voice assistant with AI is being closely watched by analysts as group transitions to new CEO
Controversial triple-lock legislation to get formal Cabinet approval today
Removal of UN Security Council approval set to spark conflict with Opposition politicians
Ukrainian foreign minister calls for swift conclusion to Irish Aughinish Alumina investigation
Kaja Kallas visits Dublin on Tuesday for talks in advance of Ireland’s EU presidency
Poland’s Tusk seeks calm and dialogue with Ukraine in row over army unit
Kyiv named unit after insurgents who massacred Poles in the second World War
Simon Harris insists investment savings plan is aimed at ‘middle Ireland’
Minister for Finance reiterates he will cut taxes in budget
Ministers to ‘study closely’ Dáil motions on controversial football matches against Israel
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says European Union ‘needs to do more’ on Israel
Teenagers enlisted as agents of mayhem by Russia and Iran
Russia and Iran have long enlisted proxies to perform hostile acts on European soil, but targeting minors represents a new twist on their subversive gig economy
Balkans summit: EU must pick up pace of enlargement negotiations, says von der Leyen
French and German governments pitch idea for gradual integration of candidate countries into EU decision-making process
‘Staggering’ Irish GDP slump pushes euro zone economy into reverse
Economists say Ireland’s gross domestic product ‘impossible’ to predict because of cross-border flows from multinationals
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