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Alumina ‘may very well’ be on next list of sanctioned exports to Russia, Minister says
Mayor John Moran asks Government to make sure ‘voices of Limerick’ heard when future of Aughinish Alumina plant discussed
‘This can’t be left in a void’: State inquiry into Aughinish link with Russia war machine nears conclusion
Any decision on sanctions against Limerick plant will be for EU, but Ministers here will have to deal with fallout
Varadkar the star turn as Chinese investors sign up for Great Wall tour at nearly €1,300 each
Former taoiseach to pocket €17,500 for speaking tour, visiting six cities in 10 days
Aughinish: Minister ‘can’t give assurances’ to workers that jobs are safe
Peter Burke says nationalisation of the Co Limerick plant was not legally an option
Simon Harris channels Father Ted in search for elusive EU deal on financial reforms
Ireland, traditionally sceptical of conceding power on financial services, is leading the pursuit of compromise
Fuel excise: You can’t continue writing a cheque every month, says Minister Burke
Peter Burke plays down chances of continued fuel subsidies due to renewed conflict in the Gulf
The big questions we’re busy ignoring about what it means to be European
EU presidency a chance for Ireland to depart from vacuous scripts on underpinning the bloc’s ‘shared values’
EU presidency is a double-edged sword for the Government
Doing it well is important for the country’s standing in the world, but there is little or no political bonus for getting it right
Thousands of applicants for one post: how AI is increasing competition for jobseekers
From recruitment to employee monitoring and complaints, artificial intelligence is changing the workplace
Government should not chair EU debates on tech policy, academics say
Open letter criticises State’s ‘questionable track record’ on digital policy and corporate tax
Road deaths, water leakages, artists’ privacy concerns and tech tips for your holidays
Plus: International academics say Ireland should recuse itself in EU tech negotiations
Why it’s totally fine to hate England during the World Cup
Such tournaments are an excuse to flaunt nationalistic tendencies in a low-stakes way
New alchemy can make value out of problematic phosphate
If anaerobic digesters are conceived as hubs that gather manure from farms, they become a means of taking phosphorus out of catchments
‘It would leave me open to identity theft’: Artists express fears over new rules for basic income grant
PPS numbers of recipients for arts income scheme will be publicly available under new EU rules
Dublin and Cork look to lead on climate action in ambitious pilot project
Plans for Dublin and Cork show sweeping changes needed in transport, housing and energy sources
EU presidency may expose hypocrisy at heart of Ireland on everything from Ukraine to defence
State promotes value-based approach abroad, but fails to take action on the Occupied Territories Bill at home
Jack Chambers of Commerce stands tall in the Dáil for Big Jim as legal aid row rumbles on
There was a miserable turnout for Leaders’ Questions amid the desperate crawl to the summer recess
Pay transparency rules could cause conflict in workplaces, say HR and law experts
Employers urged to prepare for ‘complex’ EU rules on disclosing details on salaries
Environmental groups take challenge to legal costs caps in successful cases
New costs rules breach Irish and EU law, An Taisce, Friends of Irish Environment say
Taoiseach hopes to help Ukraine make ‘historic’ progress on EU bid during presidency
Government will support stronger EU sanctions on Russia to end its indefensible war, Martin says
Irish asset and wealth management industry could be worth $9tn by 2030, says PwC
Republic has ‘an established position’ as a global fund domicile and administration hub, report says
Ballina school cast into bureaucratic spotlight as movable EU presidency feast rolls on
Employment and Social Affairs Council brings ministers and officials to Co Mayo town for first formal meeting of Ireland’s six-month run
Ireland relieved to have avoided obvious embarrassment on EU stage – so far
Micheál Martin to speak in Strasbourg, and Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about Ukraine
Immigration will increase challenges to the Common Travel Area
Brexit created ‘unrealistic’ expectations in the UK about controlling Border between Nort and the Republic, says academic
What happens to Northern Ireland after unity? Answers are starting to emerge
Would it remain Northern Ireland, though under the ultimate jurisdiction of Dublin, rather than London? Or would it be subsumed into a united Ireland?
Why are we paying €3 charge for online shopping items that are not subject to customs duty?
Long-time ‘de minimis’ exemption from duty on anything valued at less than €150 from outside EU has come to an end
Is there a connection between the Virgin Mary and the EU flag?
Rite & Reason: The design of the flag was part of a collaboration involving French artist Arsène Heitz, who worked for the Council of Europe
MEPs to vote on resolution calling for ban on Irish exports of alumina to Russia
Move comes as Government finalises investigation into Aughinish Alumina plant in Co Limerick
EU trade with US hits record high despite tariff tensions, study shows
Ireland’s 52.7% surge in exports of goods to US skews figures with only four other EU states reporting increases last year
How vapes and pouches have become the tobacco industry’s great smokeless hope
British American Tobacco seeks engagement with Government, but sector continues to be shunned officially
Estonia proposed ban on EU alumina exports to Russia in confidential talks
Taoiseach says Government and European Commission will consider ‘options’ on Aughinish Alumina plant’s output
Children’s group ‘deeply concerned’ over company selected to represent unaccompanied minors seeking asylum
Galway-based Allpro Services states it works in security, cleaning, pest control, sanitary services and landscaping
Harris wants deal on contentious EU capital market reforms by October
Finding a compromise on controversial changes to EU oversight of financial markets will need everyone ‘to give a bit’, Simon Harris says
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