The European Commission has unveiled a €315bn package to boost jobs and growth in the European Union.

The horse meat crisis has now spread to Asia - where an imported lasagne brand has been pulled from shelves in Hong Kong.

The EU Office in Dublin has said it is concerned that people are hostile to the EU/IMF rescue plan.

Barbara Nolan will take office as the EU's new Head of Representation for Ireland in Dublin on October 1, it was announced today.