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companies

European leader refuses to join EU's tariff increase on Chinese EVs

The provisional duties are set to apply by July 4, with the anti-subsidy investigation set to continue until November, when definitive duties could apply

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politics

Palestinian recognition 'not the perfect time, but the right time'

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politics

Government's €1.2m spend on Nato liaison office branded 'a waste of public money'

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economy

John Whelan: Irish pharma pushes back against EU plans

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy

politics

Taoiseach insists Government will cut tax in Budget 2024

Ciara Phelan: Wartime hero Zelenskyy makes impact felt in Brussels

comment-analysis

Ciara Phelan: Wartime hero Zelenskyy makes impact felt in Brussels

Ryanair confirms it won't fully reopen Brussels base

Ryanair confirms it won't fully reopen Brussels base

Ryanair has confirmed it won't fully reopen its Brussels Zaventem base this summer because of the airport's decision to increase prices from April, the airline has said.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2023

Large group of students writing in notebooks.

Irish education system must take ‘Europe’ and languages seriously

One of the long-standing weaknesses in Ireland’s education system has been an inability to produce second- and third-level students who are linguistically competent

Fri, 30 Dec, 2022

Paul Hosford: No backslapping or flash on Martin's last day as Taoiseach

Paul Hosford: No backslapping or flash on Martin's last day as Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was reluctant to talk about legacy or his own departure given Thursday's tragic events in Lebanon

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

Irish Examiner view: EU must act to restore confidence

Irish Examiner view: EU must act to restore confidence

Qatar corruption

Tue, 13 Dec, 2022

Scottish Trawlermen Work The Waters Of The North Atlantic

Norwegian trawlers could be given 'unfettered access' to Irish waters

EU could strike deal despite Irish objections so other EU members could have greater access to Norway’s cod stocks

Mon, 05 Dec, 2022

Brexit

EU ministers to meet over gas price cap

plans to approve the latest set of emergency measures to mitigate an energy crisis risk being eclipsed, by disagreements over whether and how to cap gas prices.

Tue, 22 Nov, 2022

Cabinet meeting - Dublin

Redistributing energy profits to consumers will not cut bills in short term, says Ryan

Energy reduction campaign for households and businesses likely to form part of EU discussions

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

Ofgem announcement

Public sector workers to have office temperatures controlled to reduce energy use

Ministers meet to discuss ways of reducing energy consumption in public buildings

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

2022 NI Assembly election

Trade war fears: Simon Coveney warns of 'consequences' if Britain breaks international law

Boris Johnson attempt to override protocol would 'force EU to respond'

Mon, 16 May, 2022

Coronavirus - Thu Mar 25, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Only delivery can resolve vaccine rows

For a brief few hours this weekend, it looked as if our prospects, like the clocks, had changed to usher in sunnier days. The Sunday Times reported that Britain might offer 3.7m badly-needed Covid-19 vaccines to the Republic, almost half the 8m ...

Mon, 29 Mar, 2021

Coronavirus - Tue Mar 2, 2021

Renewed fears of violence in the North as tensions between London and Brussels escalate

There are fresh fears of violence erupting in Northern Ireland amid heightened political tensions between London and Belfast.

Fri, 05 Mar, 2021

Dr Norah Patten, Eimear Noone and Emma Donoghue lined up for global St Brigid's Day events

Dr Norah Patten, Eimear Noone and Emma Donoghue lined up for global St Brigid's Day events

Events are scheduled to take place in eight cities to mark the day which traditionally heralds the beginning of spring in Ireland.

Fri, 29 Jan, 2021

Taoiseach: Brexit deal is still possible

Taoiseach: Brexit deal is still possible

Micheál Martin has said the frank exchange of views between Ursula von der Leyen and Boris Johnson was a 'good thing'

Thu, 10 Dec, 2020

Brexit

Brexit: UK landbridge a 'day-one, month-one danger' for Ireland

Mood in Brussels is starting to shift towards contingency planning for a no-deal, says Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney

Tue, 08 Dec, 2020

Barnier: 'Significant divergences' persist in EU-UK trade talks

Barnier: 'Significant divergences' persist in EU-UK trade talks

The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator has said that “significant divergences” persist in its talks with Britain on their new relationship from 2021.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Coveney dismayed at UK’s approach to Brexit talks

Daniel McConnell: Coveney dismayed at UK’s approach to Brexit talks

Last Thursday in Brussels talks between the European Union and the United Kingdom on a proposed post-Brexit trade deal ended abruptly.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Cowen says no outstanding driving offences following 'serious lapse of judgement' in 2016

Cowen says no outstanding driving offences following 'serious lapse of judgement' in 2016

Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen says that he has no outstanding driving offences on his licence after admitting to a "serious lapse of judgement" by being caught drink-driving in 2016.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2020

Fianna Fáil MEP attended Taoiseach’s election day when he should have isolated

Fianna Fáil MEP attended Taoiseach’s election day when he should have isolated

Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has apologised for not self-isolating having flown from Brussels to Dublin last week.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2020

Cowen: CAP budget must match environmental ambition

Cowen: CAP budget must match environmental ambition

New Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Barry Cowen got straight to work on Monday, in a video conference of EU agriculture and fisheries ministers.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

British trying to rewrite the Brexit rulebook, Simon Coveney claims

British trying to rewrite the Brexit rulebook, Simon Coveney claims

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has accused the British government of effectively trying to rewrite the rulebook on Brexit negotiations.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Irish Examiner view: Truth commission - Time alone will not settle Ireland's bitter past

Irish Examiner view: Truth commission - Time alone will not settle Ireland's bitter past

The Democratic Republic of the Congo will, on Tuesday, mark the 60th anniversary of its independence from Belgium.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Pride 2020: Celebrated artist says Ireland is on the right path towards a more inclusive society

Pride 2020: Celebrated artist says Ireland is on the right path towards a more inclusive society

Brazilian-born artist Silvio Severino enjoys living in Ireland, a society going in the right direction in its approach to diversity and inclusion. He talks to Ann O’Donoghue

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Ireland pushes for more EU Covid emergency funds

Ireland pushes for more EU Covid emergency funds

Ireland has pushed for more than the allocated €3bn in EU Covid-19 emergency funds, arguing that the country has suffered a lot worse than has been calculated by Brussels.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Emirates to add flights from Dublin to Auckland from July 1

Emirates to add flights from Dublin to Auckland from July 1

Emirates today announced that it will be adding flights from Dublin to Auckland, New Zealand, via Dubai, from July 1.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Much more will be known after the first 100 days of government

Much more will be known after the first 100 days of government

As is usual with farming matters, much of the real political action takes place in Brussels, where EU leaders will hold a video-conference tomorrow to discuss the Covid-19 recovery fund and a new EU long-term budget.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2020

€50m to soften Covid-19 blow for beef finishers

€50m to soften Covid-19 blow for beef finishers

The scheme received cabinet approval this week.

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

EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan exploring option of top WTO job

EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan exploring option of top WTO job

Ireland's European Commissioner took up the European Union's Trade portfolio in December.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

The Irish Examiner View: Hogan’s hat in the WTO ring?

The Irish Examiner View: Hogan’s hat in the WTO ring?

Ireland’s Phil Hogan is by now a member of the European Union’s commission with undoubted gravitas and experience. But after only six months in this senior role, he is said to be “exploring” the possibility of a move from Brussels to Geneva.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Paperwork and final impact studies completed for Foynes Port roads plan

Paperwork and final impact studies completed for Foynes Port roads plan

Amid speculation of cuts to the €116bn earmarked for capital projects in the National Development Plan, Fianna Fáil wants to ensure the proposed €450m road network plan for Foynes Port, including a by-pass at Adare, moves ahead.

Wed, 03 Jun, 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

Kevin Callinan: Ireland must be ready to embrace the European winds of change

Kevin Callinan: Ireland must be ready to embrace the European winds of change

Unlike the conditions that prevailed a decade ago, Europe seems to be moving in what might be a more social democratic direction, writes Kevin Callinan

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Lufthansa bailout 'in Europe's best interests'

Lufthansa bailout 'in Europe's best interests'

German economy minister Peter Altmaier has said he expects the European Commission to approve a €9bn bailout of flagship carrier Lufthansa, adding that it was also in Europe’s interests to avoid a sell-off of such companies.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

Gerard Howlin: Careless Cummings could yet see Tories become 'they' instead of 'us'

Gerard Howlin: Careless Cummings could yet see Tories become 'they' instead of 'us'

Dominic Cummings matters not for what he did, but for what he is. He is ultimately the creature — not the creator — of his prime minister, writes Gerard Howlin.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

Scepticism in EU over Brexit plan, says Simon Coveney

Scepticism in EU over Brexit plan, says Simon Coveney

Tanaiste Simon Coveney has said there will be a considerable degree of scepticism in Brussels to the UK’s protocol on Northern Ireland, particularly in relation to customs controls.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Crisis pushes ideology to second place

Irish Examiner View: Crisis pushes ideology to second place

The country yesterday took tentative steps towards something that, in time, might begin to look and feel like normal.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Problem known for 17 years: EC warn on chemicals in water

Problem known for 17 years: EC warn on chemicals in water

The European Commission last week wagged its finger at our snail’s pace efforts to end the chemical contamination of drinking water used by 180,000 people.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

European Commission warns Ireland to improve drinking water

European Commission warns Ireland to improve drinking water

The European Commission has warned Ireland that it faces legal action unless it takes steps to ensure that drinking water supplies to almost 300,000 people are clean.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Covid-19 medics in Belgium turn back on Prime Minister in silent protest

Covid-19 medics in Belgium turn back on Prime Minister in silent protest

The medical staff wearing protective equipment stood silently in two rows, turning their backs as Sophie Wilmes arrived in a car.

Sun, 17 May, 2020

Coronavirus: Irish MEP's call for mandatory checks at airports as EU set to issue new travel guidelines

Coronavirus: Irish MEP's call for mandatory checks at airports as EU set to issue new travel guidelines

As the EU prepares to tomorrow issue new guidelines for member states on travel, quarantine and health and safety measures, Irish MEPs have called for mandatory health checks at Irish airports and border entry points.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

Business Movers

Business Movers

Here is a selection of people who have begun new roles with companies based in Ireland

Fri, 08 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

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