European Union (EU) lawmakers have launched action against Poland over concerns the government has compromised the independence of the judiciary and risks breaching fundamental values.

European Union (EU) leaders met today to seek solutions to two major challenges - how to jump-start sluggish economic growth at home and how to deal long-term with Russia.

Ireland’s food industry will create 30,000 new jobs by 2020, it was claimed today.

Ireland’s low corporation tax rate is non-negotiable, the Government insisted today.

Over €700m has been allocated by the European Commission to promote economic investment in the North and the border counties, it was announced today.