Organisation: Oireachtas European Affairs Committee

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<p>European Commission vice-president Maroš Šefčovič told the European Affairs Committee that mistakes were made in the process leading up the EU's attempt to trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol. Picture: Oireachtas TV/PA Wire</p>

politics

EU official 'avoided answering questions' on Article 16 debacle, TDs say

EU vice-president Maroš Šefčovič accused of 'stonewalling' TDs and Senators seeking answers as to how last month’s Irish border blunder came about

farming

Facing up to Brexit headache

business

‘Urgent’ need for bank stress tests

news

Tánaiste denies ‘hijacking’ O’Shea

news

Up to 150 MEPs call on Commissioner to retract flags comment

business

Honohan fears higher bank losses after review

Economic recovery - School plans blocked by ineptitude

EVEN though too many of life’s great charms are overshadowed, for the moment at least, by an unrelentingly dismal economic situation it is cheering that the European Commission believes we will overcome our difficulties and eventually return to being something more like a functioning society and economy.

Sat, 06 Nov, 2010

Ireland not heading for mass emigration, says Cowen

Ireland is not returning to the dark days of mass emigration, Taoiseach Brian Cowen pledged today.

Fri, 05 Nov, 2010

Israeli Ambassador to face Oireachtas Committee

The Israeli Ambassador will today attend a special meeting of the Oireachtas European Affairs Committee to discuss the situation in Gaza.

Tue, 22 Jun, 2010

Martin: Israeli inquiry into flotilla raid ‘will not suffice’

AN internal Israeli investigation into the state’s deadly raid on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla “will not suffice”, Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin has said.

Fri, 11 Jun, 2010

Martin to act 'shortly' on forged passports scandal

Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin says he intends to act "very shortly" after forged Irish passports were used in the assassination of a Hamas military commander last January.

Thu, 10 Jun, 2010

Martin barred from entering Gaza

Foreign Minister Micheál Martin has been denied access to war-ravaged Gaza by the Israeli Government, it emerged tonight.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2009

Martin attacks ‘no to Lisbon’ campaigners

Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin has launched an attack on some of the groups campaigning for a 'No' vote in the re-run of the Lisbon Treaty referendum.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2009

Cowen to explain Lisbon Treaty stance

The Taoiseach will appear before a cross-party delegation of politicians to explain his stance on the Lisbon Treaty, it was confirmed today.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2009

Ahern to attend European Council summit

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern will join other EU leaders at the European Council summit in Brussels today.

Fri, 14 Dec, 2007

Cheap flights ads must show hidden fares

Ryanair and Aer Lingus will in future be banned from advertising rock-bottom fares without including often-hidden charges such as airport taxes and luggage surcharges.

Wed, 18 Oct, 2006

‘Economy will slow without 575,000 migrant workers’

FAILURE to attract 575,000 extra migrants will cost the economy billions over the next decade, FÁS director general Rody Molloy told an Oireachtas committee yesterday.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2006

Electrical goods face price hike for recycling

THE OIREACHTAS European Affairs Committee is to hold hearings on new recycling regulations for electrical goods which look set to add up to €50 to the cost of large appliances.

Tue, 02 Aug, 2005

EU financial watchdog plans to alter pact rules

EU financial watchdog Eurostat will unveil new proposals to alter the Stability and Growth Pact in January.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2003

Haughey may run for MEP seat

DEPUTY Seán Haughey confirmed yesterday that he is strongly considering giving up his Dáil seat and running for the European Parliament in next year’s elections.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2003