IRISH people are among the most satisfied in Europe with their family life, and most say they find it easy to combine their home and work life.

DUBLIN has won the bid to become the European City of Science for 2012 when it will host one of the world’s largest science events.

THE government jet had to make an emergency landing at Shannon airport after fears that the brakes were not working, just weeks after a major overhaul.

THE Government has contributed to people’s negative perceptions of the EU by frequently blaming it for problems, an Oireachtas committee has been told.

IRELAND had the second highest inflow of immigrants per head of population in the EU in the heady days of a booming construction industry two years ago.

MEMBERS of the European Parliament were divided over whether to encourage Ireland to ratify the Lisbon treaty in time for next June’s elections.

ALMOST 90% of stocks in European waters are overfished because neither fishermen nor the authorities are observing EU rules.

FISHERMEN are facing further serious cutbacks in the amount and species of fish they can catch next year under European Commission proposals.

IRELAND’S healthcare system has improved slightly over the past year, despite our cancer patients facing the longest wait in Europe for treatment.

IRELAND is one of the most vulnerable countries in the European Union when it comes to energy supply and must diversify to ensure supplies for the future, the European Commission says.