Lampedusa casts shame on us all

One step forward on tackling poverty

The State could end up paying more for the Irish banks if they fail the stress test next year as the bailout fund, the ESM, is ruling itself out and bailing-in the shareholders has become more acceptable.

Enforceable code urged for food producers

Another change on cards for Childers

No betting on footballers getting yellow cards, a facility for gambling addicts to lock themselves out of websites, and a limit to the amount anyone can spend are all included in the latest effort to bring gambling under control in Europe.

Alien species are invading Europe, and it is costing countries €12bn a year to fight the damage they are causing to humans, animals, the environment, agriculture, and buildings.

High bullying suicide toll

Airlines will no longer be able to charge consumers extra for booking flights online while the price of goods in shops should fall as the EU moved to curb the costs of paying with plastic.

New EU regulations ensure safer toys