EU leaders warned that Russia may shut off gas supply later this year‘Energy has been weaponised, food has been weaponised, migration has been weaponised,’ says TaoiseachFri Jun 24 2022 - 19:10
US woman denied abortion in Malta flies to Spain to terminate pregnancyIncident draws comparisons to the case of Savita Halappanavar who died in Ireland in 2012Fri Jun 24 2022 - 13:03
‘Ireland stands with Ukraine,’ Zelenskiy says as EU candidacy approvedUkrainian president praises Micheál Martin for support as war-torn nation gets candidate statusFri Jun 24 2022 - 10:19
Ukraine move shows enlargement is no longer unthinkable for the EUAnalysis: Invasion of Ukraine transformed attitudes towards welcoming new member statesFri Jun 24 2022 - 01:00
Ukrainians celebrate EU candidate status which is more than ‘a symbolic gesture’Balkan leaders in Brussels frustrated at ongoing wait for accession talksThu Jun 23 2022 - 20:09
EU grants Ukraine and Moldova membership candidate statusMove described as ‘historic’ by Taoiseach as he arrives at summitThu Jun 23 2022 - 19:40
Patrice Lumumba: the rebel leader who was murdered and dissolved in acid with the help of Belgian authoritiesFormer prime minister Patrice Lumumba was murdered and dissolved in acid with the help of Belgian authoritiesThu Jun 23 2022 - 06:00
Ukraine and Moldova set to move step closer to EU membership after summitFrustration among other countries with long-held ambitions to join blocWed Jun 22 2022 - 21:52
EU member states back infringement proceedings against Britain over Northern Ireland protocol BillMinisters express ‘unity’ on European Commission’s legal proceedings in Luxembourg meetingTue Jun 21 2022 - 20:52
Ukraine is Ireland’s highest priority in Council of Europe presidency, Coveney saysMinister for Foreign Affairs calls for increased resources for intergovernmental body to uphold international rule of lawTue Jun 21 2022 - 20:00
Emergency plans in place for EU fuel rationing, says von der LeyenPlans contain ‘the whole width of necessary steps’, says European Commission presidentMon Jun 20 2022 - 21:06
Council of Europe challenges Britain over Troubles amnesty BillIntergovernmental body expresses concern over impact of proposed law on ongoing inquests into killingsFri Jun 10 2022 - 14:24
UK delays Bill to unilaterally scrap parts of NI protocolDisagreement emerges over form of legislation and concerns about DUP positionThu Jun 09 2022 - 01:00
Taoiseach claim about joining Nato contested by legal experts Micheál Martin asserts membership of alliance could result from policy decision without any need for referendumWed Jun 08 2022 - 21:12
The European Parliament, where the hopes of a continent can rest on the change of a wordEurope Letter: Unexpected defeat as liberal parties try to stop environmental measures being weakened too muchWed Jun 08 2022 - 20:00
Ireland would not need referendum to join Nato, says TaoiseachMartin says ‘we need to reflect on military non-alignment in Ireland and our military neutrality’Wed Jun 08 2022 - 13:10
‘Historic low point’ if British unilateral action on North is taken - TaoiseachMicheál Martin said disregarding parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol would be to the 'benefit of absolutely no one'Wed Jun 08 2022 - 12:44
Ireland backs Ukraine joining EU in face of ‘imperialist’ invasion Micheál Martin recalls Irish history of famine in condemning theft of Ukrainian grainWed Jun 08 2022 - 11:44
Taoiseach praises Hume’s ‘unrelenting perseverance’ as he unveils statue in European ParliamentMicheál Martin said that one of Hume's great traits was "unrelenting perseverance"Tue Jun 07 2022 - 21:01
Tory divisions must not dictate UK approach to Protocol, says Coveney'We don’t want to see Ireland part of a strategy to maintain support within the Conservative Party in the context of hardening a position on the Protocol'Tue Jun 07 2022 - 13:01
‘Impunity emboldens’ – the international team working to prosecute war crimes in UkraineInter-EU judicial co-operation advances in effort try to hold war criminals accountableTue Jun 07 2022 - 05:00
What will the end of Denmark’s opt-out on EU defence mean?Referendum decision seen as boost to bloc's security debates, which have been accelerated by Ukraine warThu Jun 02 2022 - 19:10
Should European leaders be holding phone calls with Putin?Europe Letter: Mistrust over calls to Kremlin leads to reassurances no one is pressuring Ukraine to trade away territory for peaceThu Jun 02 2022 - 05:00
Neutrality and Palestine would top foreign policy of Sinn Féin government - McDonaldParty president was speaking in Brussels on a visit to discuss the Northern Ireland protocolWed Jun 01 2022 - 22:51
Mary Lou McDonald defends defamation case against RTÉNo binary choice between press freedom and individuals’ right to defend reputation, Sinn Féin leader saysWed Jun 01 2022 - 21:31
EU chief prosecutor accuses Ireland of delaying financial crime investigation'We had to postpone everything because we didn’t receive this answer,' says head of European Public Prosecutor OfficeWed Jun 01 2022 - 06:00
Higher energy prices to persist, Taoiseach warnsMicheál Martin rules out further supports ahead of budget as tougher sanctions imposed on RussiaWed Jun 01 2022 - 03:00
Looming hunger crisis overshadows EU summitFears grow about risk of starvation in vulnerable countries dependent on Ukrainian and Russian food staplesTue May 31 2022 - 17:59
EU reaches deal on ban of most Russian oil importsLimiting ban to shipped oil proposed in effort to win over Hungary’s Viktor OrbanTue May 31 2022 - 07:04
Zelenskiy to address EU leaders as unity over sanctions faltersHungarian opposition has held up agreement on Russian oil sanctionsSun May 29 2022 - 21:30
Europe Letter: ‘One hundred Ukrainian orphans arrived in the care of one adult’European Commission vice president Dubravka Šuica brings personal experience of war to challenge of child protectionWed May 25 2022 - 22:24
Hungary and Poland hold up EU decisions on oil and corporate taxDelay risks slowing momentum for global OECD levy deal ahead of crucial midterm elections in the United StatesTue May 24 2022 - 19:30
EU prolongs suspension of debt rules due to war turbulenceLimits suspended for extra year as countries cushion economic impact of Ukraine warMon May 23 2022 - 21:12
Limited risk of another housing bubble in Ireland, says European CommissionStrict lending rules have reduced risk in the financial system, Commission review concludesMon May 23 2022 - 18:59
Brexit and the Northern Ireland protocol: What happens next?Within Belfast, Brussels, London and Dublin, politicians get to grips with the protocol problemSat May 21 2022 - 01:00
Ireland assumes presidency of organisation which is ‘conscience of Europe’, Coveney saysWork of Council of Europe will be dominated by continuing war in Ukraine, says MinisterFri May 20 2022 - 17:45
Ireland cannot become a victim of decisions in London, says CoveneyMinister issues warning after meeting his UK counterpart Liz Truss in TurinFri May 20 2022 - 17:32
EU prepares retaliatory options if Britain advances protocol BillEU ambassadors call for range of options to be ready if UK over-rides post-Brexit dealFri May 20 2022 - 08:01
European Parliament accuses Russia of using rape as weapon of warResolution calls for co-operation by agencies to collect evidence swiftly to aid prosecutionsThu May 19 2022 - 19:16
Commission urges overhaul of EU defence to plug ‘critical gaps’Foreign affairs chief urges co-ordination of defence spending to reduce fragmentationWed May 18 2022 - 20:08
John Hume sculpture to be unveiled in European ParliamentBronze bust is the work of Dublin-based sculptor Elizabeth O’KaneWed May 18 2022 - 18:24
Government criticises British plans to set aside parts of Northern Ireland protocolTaoiseach accuses Johnson of abandoning agreements to pursue domestic political goalsWed May 18 2022 - 01:00
Why Turkey is moving to block Finland and Sweden joining NatoEurope Letter: Erdogan wants leverage and allies to take Ankara’s concerns seriouslyTue May 17 2022 - 20:00
What is the EU reaction to London’s latest move on the Northern Ireland Protocol?EU hopes UK chooses not to pursue current path any further and return to table to find solutionTue May 17 2022 - 18:31
Johnson dismisses risk of EU retaliation over plans to change Northern Ireland protocolEU has ‘significant concerns’ about UK’s intention to change the protocol. Sefcovic saysTue May 17 2022 - 13:27
Johnson signals unilateral action on Northern Ireland protocolJohnson insists post-Brexit deal will not be scrapped but ‘fixed’ after visit to NorthTue May 17 2022 - 01:00
Has EU unity on the NI Protocol weakened because of Ukraine war?Key British figures convinced Russia’s invasion will push EU members to keep London happyTue May 17 2022 - 01:00
EU fails to finalise embargo on Russian oil imports as Hungary vetoes proposalSanctions require the unanimous agreement of the 27 member states in order to passMon May 16 2022 - 21:28
Daly and Wallace lawsuit flagged for press freedom concernsMedia freedom NGOs issue alert about defamation action against RTÉ by MEPsWed May 11 2022 - 21:08
Northern Ireland election sets stage for more protocol brinkmanshipEurope Letter: Spoils of northern elections claimed by every facet of post-Brexit debateWed May 11 2022 - 20:43
