Organisation: European Parliament

Organisation: European Parliament

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<p>Since 2020, Ireland's top 10 companies, many of which operate in the tech sector, have collectively paid more than half of all corporate tax. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie</p>

economy

As layoffs increase, Ireland's well-paid tech workers are rushing to join trade unions

With 2,300 jobs lost and more to come, the tides are turning across Ireland's tech industry

<p>Germany’s guilty secret is its love affair with speed, and its powerful motor industry lobby exerts a virtual stranglehold both on domestic politics and even across the EU.</p>

comment-analysis

Germany's powerful motor industry could put brakes on EU climate goals

German attempts to block EU legislation phasing out all internal combustion engines in cars by 2035 and the fudge of allowing e-fuels to continue to be used could shred critical climate targets

<p>Ireland South MEP Mick Wallace pictured during the 2019 European Parliament election count in Nemo Rangers GAA Club in Cork. File picture</p>

politics

'I don't own them': Mick Wallace clarifies wine bar controversy

Ireland South MEP Mick Wallace has confirmed he does not own three wine bars even though he always felt he did. It comes after the politician claimed in a Tiktok clip that he has three wine bars in Dublin.

Europe Lobbying Scandal

comment-analysis

What does the 'Qatargate' scandal mean for European democracy?

Europe Lobbying Scandal

ourview

Irish Examiner view: Qatar conflict with EU raises danger of arguments between allies

Germany Climate Wind Power

economy

EU hails deal to expand carbon trading market for business

Europe Lobbying Scandal

Emily O'Reilly: Scandal should prompt overhaul of EU anti-corruption framework

Any new EU ethics body, must have real powers, and must have a mandate over not only MEPs and Commissioners, but also over national ministers and ambassadors who wield the most significant but often most opaque power in Brussels.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

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Qatar lobbying: European Parliament scandal shows urgent need for tighter regulations

If the European Parliament were to fight abuses more firmly, if transparency, probity and ethics were at the heart of its work organisation, then the institution would stop attracting dishonest people

Wed, 14 Dec, 2022

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Greek MEP removed from office amid corruption investigation

Parliament vice president Eva Kaili will appear in court with three associates after police probing corruption find €1.5m in cash

Tue, 13 Dec, 2022

USB-C to be mandatory phone charging cable in the EU from 2024

USB-C to be mandatory phone charging cable in the EU from 2024

Apple has been the outlier in the industry, and now they are going to have to remove their lightning port and replace it with a USB-C connection

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

Irish MEPs' delegation blocked by Israel from entering Gaza

Irish MEPs' delegation blocked by Israel from entering Gaza

The Israeli authorities said that they 'cannot allow the visit to Gaza of delegations with political affiliation and legislators'

Sun, 22 May, 2022

Clare Daly defends voting against resolution condemning Russian aggression

Clare Daly defends voting against resolution condemning Russian aggression

MEP says she condemns Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine but opposes militarism and the acceleration of Nato involvement

Sun, 06 Mar, 2022

Irish Examiner View: Bad timing

Irish Examiner View: Bad timing

Ireland has put up with our current arrangement of changing the clocks for decades. If we have to wait a while longer, so be it

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

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MEPs Mick Wallace and Clare Daly reject claims they spread 'fake news' about Syria attack

MEPs Mick Wallace and Clare Daly have rejected claims that they have spread "fake news" about an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria.

Mon, 26 Apr, 2021

Brexit

Irish Examiner view: Article 16 apology did not inspire confidence

How can European Commission say it got it right 'in the end'?

Thu, 11 Feb, 2021

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Rename EU building after giant and icon John Hume, says Billy Kelleher

Mr Kelleher has not yet had a reply, but plans to raise the issue again when he returns to Brussels in two weeks' time

Fri, 14 Aug, 2020

Green MEP says closure of disability services has created uncertainty for her family

Green MEP says closure of disability services has created uncertainty for her family

Grace O'Sullivan's 29-year-old daughter has been affected by the closures.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Phil Hogan: EU will stand firm against Washington over trade disputes

Phil Hogan: EU will stand firm against Washington over trade disputes

A trade dispute dating back to 2004 over subsidies for Europe's Airbus and US planemaker Boeing is drawing to a conclusion.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Environmental group challenges inclusion of €500m Shannon LNG terminal and pipeline in list of EU Projects of Common Interest

Environmental group challenges inclusion of €500m Shannon LNG terminal and pipeline in list of EU Projects of Common Interest

An environmental group has claimed before the High Court that the European Commission invalidly approved the inclusion of the controversial €500m Shannon LNG terminal and pipeline in a list of EU Projects of Common Interest.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Eamon Ryan stuns Leinster House with Senator Pippa Hackett appointment

Eamon Ryan stuns Leinster House with Senator Pippa Hackett appointment

Ms Hackett, a farmer from Offaly, and the party's spokesperson for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine was elected to the Seanad in a by-election in November last year.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Paschal Donohoe confirms his candidacy for top EU post

Paschal Donohoe confirms his candidacy for top EU post

Fine Gael Minister Paschal Donohoe has said he will be a “bridge-builder” if he is elected President of the Eurogroup of finance ministers.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

The practicalities of a vote for new Taoiseach amid Covid-19 restrictions

The practicalities of a vote for new Taoiseach amid Covid-19 restrictions

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar takes part in a photocall to promote the wearing of facemasks on public transport in Dublin city centre. Picture: Press Association

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

EU executive to partly shield WTO candidate Hogan from public view

EU executive to partly shield WTO candidate Hogan from public view

EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan will limit public appearances after he put himself forward as a possible candidate to become the next head of the World Trade Organization, the European Commission said.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2020

Irish MEPs call on EU to investigate if European arms exports were used during Black Lives Matter protest

Irish MEPs call on EU to investigate if European arms exports were used during Black Lives Matter protest

A group of Fine Gael MEPs are calling on the EU's High Representative on Foreign Affairs to investigate if EU arms exports have been used against US civilians.

Sun, 14 Jun, 2020

Battle over Ireland’s cows will test Europe’s green credentials

Battle over Ireland’s cows will test Europe’s green credentials

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar got a hostile reception from Irish farmers last year when he announced he was cutting back on his meat eating partly out of concerns for the environment.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

A third of Irish firms expect no-deal Brexit

A third of Irish firms expect no-deal Brexit

A third of Irish companies now believe a no-deal, hard Brexit will materialise at the end of this year.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2020

Deirdre Clune: All together now as we move into a new Covid-19 world

Deirdre Clune: All together now as we move into a new Covid-19 world

Could we be moving towards an enhanced EU healthcare strategy, asks Deirdre Clune.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

Phil Hogan mulling candidacy for WTO chief

Phil Hogan mulling candidacy for WTO chief

Hogan has been a European commissioner since 2014, initially responsible for agriculture and since late 2019 for trade.

Sun, 31 May, 2020

Overshadowed EU agriculture negotiations could easily be compromised

Overshadowed EU agriculture negotiations could easily be compromised

Three months on, the EU is no nearer to agreeing its seven-year food agriculture policy funding.

Sun, 31 May, 2020

Taoiseach welcomes proposed €750bn EU Covid-19 recovery fund

Taoiseach welcomes proposed €750bn EU Covid-19 recovery fund

Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar has welcomed the proposal today by the European Commission of a €750bn fund to help the bloc's economy through the recession induced by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

Frances Fitzgerald: Pandemic highlights the true essentials which we all rely on

Frances Fitzgerald: Pandemic highlights the true essentials which we all rely on

The 'essentials'. Since the Covid-19 virus and the accompanying crisis arrived into our lives in early March, our lives have revolved around the 'essentials', writes Frances Fitzgerald MEP

Tue, 26 May, 2020

O'Sullivan has yet to decide who to back in Green Party leadership contest

O'Sullivan has yet to decide who to back in Green Party leadership contest

Green MEP Grace O'Sullivan has refused to be drawn on who she would back in a party leadership contest.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Global economic recovery after Covid-19 can be driven by European Green New Deal

Global economic recovery after Covid-19 can be driven by European Green New Deal

An EU Green Deal can be the motor for global economic recovery, writes Grace O’Sullivan.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Terry Prone: Easily distracted by fitted sheets, fancy fish, and the Joy of Sex

Terry Prone: Easily distracted by fitted sheets, fancy fish, and the Joy of Sex

The best thing about the new normal is that two-cheek kissing is finished. Hopefully for good, writes Terry Prone.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

'The idea of walking away now is crazy' - Inside the Green Party split as coalition talks commence

'The idea of walking away now is crazy' - Inside the Green Party split as coalition talks commence

As the first day of government formation talks kicks off between the leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party, the Greens membership are in a quandary.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Concern EU will raid farm budget to fund massive European economy reboot after Covid-19

Concern EU will raid farm budget to fund massive European economy reboot after Covid-19

The European Parliament still has concerns that funds for the common agricultural policy, the CAP, will be raided over the next seven years as part of the massive rebooting of the European economy after the Covid-19 crisis , the parliament’s vice chair Mairead McGuinness has said.

Sun, 26 Apr, 2020

With €500bn committed to fighting virus, EU leaders divided over €1.5tn relief package

With €500bn committed to fighting virus, EU leaders divided over €1.5tn relief package

Opposition to such a major debt sharing deal was led by Germany, Austria and Holland

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Varadkar: EU must unleash financial firepower

Varadkar: EU must unleash financial firepower

Leaders hold crunch talks today on €1.5 trillion recovery package

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Stephen Cadogan: Trivial aid measures won’t rescue farming and food sectors

Stephen Cadogan: Trivial aid measures won’t rescue farming and food sectors

The EU spends about one third of its budget on ensuring an affordable supply of food.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Fears grow EU leaders will come up short over €1.5trn recovery package for Covid-19 crisis

Fears grow EU leaders will come up short over €1.5trn recovery package for Covid-19 crisis

Fears are rising that EU leaders will flunk shirk the challenge at today’s summit meeting and defer a key decision on how to fund a €1.5 trillion Covid-19 recovery package that could determine the future economic and political stability of Europe.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Creed commended for leading 27-member state response to Commissioner's poor performance

Creed commended for leading 27-member state response to Commissioner's poor performance

When EU leaders meet today to sign off a €540 billion package of economic aid for the Covid-19 stricken continent, they will be aware that the farm and food sector should be high on the priority list.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

44 pesticides banned or likely to be banned by EU in 2019 or 2020

44 pesticides banned or likely to be banned by EU in 2019 or 2020

Mancozeb was approved in the EU in 2006 for very wide use.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Donal Hickey: Let’s doff Cap to nature

Donal Hickey: Let’s doff Cap to nature

I t’s not that long since suggestions that farmers should devote part of their lands exclusively to nature would have been treated with utter disdain.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Greens do not have the luxury of waiting

Letter to the Editor: Greens do not have the luxury of waiting

I gave my first preference vote to the Green Party in the February general election.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Changing times

Irish Examiner View: Changing times

This weekend we face the biannual chore of changing clocks, fiddly electronic ones, and maybe the delicate clock in the hall inherited from Aunt Bridget.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

Reach out to older people who are not tech savvy, says MEP

Reach out to older people who are not tech savvy, says MEP

Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh says we need to reach out to older people who are not tech savvy during the coronavirus crisis.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Gary Gannon: "We want to present alternatives"

Gary Gannon: "We want to present alternatives"

Gary Gannon says Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and The Greens should get on with forming a government.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Fermoy issues ultimatum to Polish twinned town over anti-LGBT stance

Fermoy issues ultimatum to Polish twinned town over anti-LGBT stance

Fermoy Municipal District Council is to issue an ultimatum to its Polish twinned area to backtrack on discriminating against the LGBT community, or it will sever all ties with it.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

Kelly: Coronavirus poses biggest financial threat since 2008 crash

Kelly: Coronavirus poses biggest financial threat since 2008 crash

Seán Kelly MEP has warned that the Coronavirus poses the biggest financial threat to Europe and globally, since the 2008 crash.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Letters to the Editor: Final march for bank-debt injustice at Ballyhea

Letters to the Editor: Final march for bank-debt injustice at Ballyhea

On Wednesday, the Ballyhea Says Know campaign presented a report ‘The Eurozone Crisis — Was the Euro Itself A Primary Cause?’ to the GUE-NGL group in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2020

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