European Commission

Henna Virkkunen at the RDS

EU tech chief refuses question on US livestreamed execution plan

National Ploughing Championships 2026

Tánaiste calls for ‘balance’ in privacy and AI advancement

Online Safety Code

Regulator wants to ban sites that do not meet child safety standards

Ekaterina Zaharieva and Further Education Minister James Lawless

‘High expectations’ for Irish presidency amid turbulent geopolitical conditions

A plaque at the Russian embassy in Dublin

EU needs to reduce number of visas given to Russian citizens, says commissioner

Aughinish Alumina refinery

‘Hard to know’ when Aughinish Alumina workers will have clarity, Tanaiste says

Noeline Blackwell at the National Library in Dublin for the launch of the Child Care Law Reporting Project, an innovative web-based project which, for the first time, will make public reports of court proceedings where children are taken into state care

Concern raised at EU finding on ‘addictive’ Facebook and Instagram features

Tánaiste Simon Harris

Social media companies ‘experimenting’ with youth mental health

Irish EU Presidency

Need to ‘understand’ impact of sanctions on alumina, Tánaiste says

Tanaiste Simon Harris (front row, left), Taoiseach Micheal Martin (front row, right) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (front row, centre)

Ursula von der Leyen: No one does more for Gaza than EU

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Taoiseach Micheal Martin in Cork

Von der Leyen responds to reports of September social media ban for children

Irish EU Presidency

Micheál Martin welcomes European Commission president to his home city

Ursula von der Leyen and Micheal Martin

Ursula von der Leyen to meet Taoiseach and Tanaiste in Cork

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast

Short-term lets register ‘took longer than it should have’, Tanaiste says

An Air Corps helicopter

Air Corps personnel shoot down ‘drones’ in EU presidency training exercise

Kaja Kallas visit to Dublin

Ireland’s neutrality ‘does not provide immunity’ from threats to Europe – Kallas

arrives at the European Political Community Summit (EPC) in Tirana, Albania

Irish premier to discuss EU presidency during Kaja Kallas’ visit to Dublin
Micheál Martin has been visiting heads of state in recent weeks as Ireland prepares to take on the role from July.
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon TD and Ireland's Chief Plant Health Officer, Louise Byrne at the Backweston Laboratory Campus, Co. Kildare for the launch of the 2026 #PlantHealth4Life campaign

Louth residents warned of plant health risks as EU campaign launches

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon TD and Ireland's Chief Plant Health Officer, Louise Byrne at the Backweston Laboratory Campus, Co. Kildare for the launch of the 2026 #PlantHealth4Life campaign

Louth residents warned of plant health risks as EU campaign launches

Government using ‘every avenue’ to hold tech firms to account, says Norma Foley

MEP Nina Carberry speaking in Brussels

Local MEP warns Louth households will face the effects of Middle-East conflict

Simon Harris says spending ceilings on departments will be ‘binding’

Government accused of ‘see no evil, hear no evil’ approach to X

Government ‘kicking the can’ to Brussels over X issues, TD claims

Gardai and regulators meet to assess legal action over X chatbot images

Illegal movement of cattle across Irish border led to 2004 probe, files show

When do clocks go back as Irish people make same mistake with phones and watches?

When do clocks go back as Irish people make mistake with phones and watches?

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‘Crisis levels’ - Irish shops could face fish shortages as fishermen warn of ‘co...
New international scientific advice recommends drastic quota cuts for next year, including cuts on mackerel, blue whiting and boarfish
Robert Forrest

Ireland calls for clarity on proposal to partially suspend EU-Israel agreement

Corporate tax revenues up 14% on same period last year

Harris to hold talks with NI leaders over US trade deals

Irish premier welcomes trade deal between EU and US

Trump and European Commission president’s meeting is ‘significant and decisive’

EU’s response to US 30% tariffs will be firm, quick and robust – Michael McGrath

Ireland wants EU-US trade deal as soon as possible – Byrne

Irish deputy premier to include services from Israeli settlements in trade ban

Legislation to ban imports from Israeli settlements brought before Cabinet

Kallas criticised over ‘clear lack of understanding of Ireland’s history’

EU engaging ‘sensibly’ with US administration following tariff threat – Martin

A 50% tariff on EU goods would halt trade between the bloc and US, says minister

Mairead McGuinness: We must abide by Govt Covid regulations

Louth's Mairead McGuinness elected Vice President of EPP

Mairead McGuinness: We must abide by Govt Covid regulations

Louth's Mairead McGuinness elected Vice President of EPP

US threat of drinks tariffs a serious issue, says Irish premier

Tariffs ‘not conducive’ to economic growth – Irish premier

When do clocks go back as Irish people make same mistake with phones and watches?

When do clocks go back as Irish people make same mistake with phones and watches...

Government ‘should not spend Apple billions after fighting case tooth and nail’

EU Justice Commissioner nomination ‘recognition of Ireland’s standing’ – McGrath

Former finance minister unveiled as next EU Justice Commissioner

Slush ice drinks are sold via slush ice machines in a variety of outlets and are also sold pre-packaged in supermarkets/retail stores | FILE PHOTO

ALERT: Parents warned not to give slushies to young children due to health conce...

Sean Kelly urges Fianna Fail MEPs to back von der Leyen as commission president

Govt rubbishes election rumours despite Budget 2025 being brought forward by one...

Michael McGrath set to be Ireland’s next EU commissioner

Irish government to support Ursula von der Leyen as candidate for EU presidency

What is the smoky bacon ban amid toxic fears and risk of products off shelves?

What is the smoky bacon ban amid toxic fears and risk of products off shelves?

Edgeworthstown Tidy Towns initiating a number of community projects to tackle climate change

Louth County Council lead Irish event in EU Climate Hackathon

Edgeworthstown Tidy Towns initiating a number of community projects to tackle climate change

Louth County Council lead Irish event in EU Climate Hackathon competition

Clare man takes over high-profile role alongside Ursula von der Leyen