Bruton, Blair to discuss reformsWITH the Amsterdam EU summit looming, the Taoiseach, Mr Bruton, is keen to explore today with the British Prime Minister, Mr …Thu May 08 1997 - 01:00
EU asks Garda to investigate firm which got £3.2m for R&DTHE Garda has been asked by the European Commission to investigate the activities of an Irish-based company which has received…Wed May 07 1997 - 01:00
In troubled waters with the EUIN a letter sent to the Minister for Finance, Mr Quinn, at the end of March, the EU Commissioner for Regional Affairs, Ms Monika…Wed May 07 1997 - 01:00
New EU affairs minister promises "fresh start"BRITAIN's new European Affairs minister, Mr Doug Henderson, yesterday pledged to fellow EU members "to make a fresh start to …Tue May 06 1997 - 01:00
No triumphalism, no gloating but relief as Labour win seen as good for EuropeTHE word had clearly gone out. There was to be no triumphalism or gloatingSat May 03 1997 - 01:00
Farmers overpaid £50m a year, says reportIRELAND'S 15,000 cereal farmers were paid up to £50 million a year in excess EU compensation between 1993 and 1997, according…Fri May 02 1997 - 01:00
Swedish farmers oppose Irish beefA CAMPAIGN being run by the Swedish farmers' union against Irish beef has forced the Government to dispatch its own damage limitation…Thu May 01 1997 - 01:00
Dutch rebuffed over proposals on commissionersTHE Dutch EU Presidency yesterday got a firm rebuff from member states over its proposals to reduce members' entitlement to a…Thu May 01 1997 - 01:00
Ministers step up measures against Tehran as envoys cleared to returnEU FOREIGN Ministers meeting here yesterday took further diplomatic measures against Iran in the wake of the country's implication…Wed Apr 30 1997 - 01:00
Commissioners set out pitch for allocation of EU fundsTHE muffled opening shots have been fired in what is likely to turn into a full scale battle over the future of EU structural…Tue Apr 29 1997 - 01:00
EU moves to help beef pricesPROPOSALS from the Minister for Agriculture to the EU to ease the plight of Irish beef producers were yesterday rejected by the…Sat Apr 26 1997 - 01:00
Anglers haul in some big EU fishBRUSSELS, it seems sometimes, is a city of lobbyists and consultantsFri Apr 25 1997 - 01:00
Minister denies EU funds abuseTHE Minister for Enterprise and Employment, Mr Bruton, yesterday told fellow industry ministers that Ireland had never used EU…Fri Apr 25 1997 - 01:00
Euro seen as rival to yen and dollarTHE creation of the euro would establish a substantial rival to the yen and the dollar and be a force for currency stability, …Thu Apr 24 1997 - 01:00
EU claims 13 economies in line with MaastrichtTHE European Commission has sent a strong signal to the markets that the euro will start on time with its spring economic forecasts…Thu Apr 24 1997 - 01:00
Yates battles for aid for beef farmersTHE Minister for Agriculture was yesterday battling on two fronts for compensation for beef farmers, particularly winter finishers…Tue Apr 22 1997 - 01:00
Sabres rattle as trade with tyrants continuesA SPOKESMAN for the European Commission yesterday warned China that any attempt to punish Denmark, the Netherlands, or Ireland…Fri Apr 18 1997 - 01:00
European court rules against IFA on milkTHE European Court of Justice yesterday ruled against the Irish Farmers Association in a long-running dispute over the reduction…Wed Apr 16 1997 - 01:00
Parliamentarians issue scathing catalogue of police, judicial and political failuresBELGIUM yesterday took the first step towards bridging the gulf between its public and political worlds with the publication …Wed Apr 16 1997 - 01:00
Scathing report criticises police and judiciary on investigation failuresBELGIUM was told officially yesterday what it has known for monthsWed Apr 16 1997 - 01:00
Flynn signs Cantona for matchIRELAND'S EU Commissioner for Social Affairs, Padraig Flynn, took his first steps towards a career in international football …Tue Apr 15 1997 - 01:00
Belgium seeking answers to horrorWHEN Chinese officials were confronted recently by EU ministers about human rights abuses they went on the offensive: What about…Tue Apr 15 1997 - 01:00
Issue of consuming importance that's all Greek to the outsiderIT WAS, I have to confess, with a degree of weariness that I struggled on Wednesday night on your behalf, gentle readers, to …Fri Apr 11 1997 - 01:00
EU will not change water plans to suit IrelandA SPOKESMAN for the European Commission, Mr Peter Joergensen, yesterday made it clear that it has no intention of facilitating…Thu Apr 10 1997 - 01:00
President gets boost in drive for UN postTHE campaign to have the President, Mrs Robinson, appointed to the post of UN Human Rights Commissioner was boosted here yesterday…Tue Apr 08 1997 - 01:00
Waigel denies "fudge" on EMU rulesTHE German Finance Minister, Mr Theo Waigel, yesterday issued an at best half hearted denial of comments attributed to him that…Tue Apr 08 1997 - 01:00
Condemnation of French move to block human rights motionTHE French scuppering of a condemnation EU condemnation of Chinese human rights abuse has escalated into a serious row with implications…Mon Apr 07 1997 - 01:00
Ministers agree resolution on EMUDOTTING the i's and crossing the t's on the Stability Pact, EU Finance Ministers at a low key meeting here over the weekend put…Mon Apr 07 1997 - 01:00
Ministers try to break deadlock on WEU EU mergerTHE Foreign Ministers of the European Union last night made another attempt over dinner to break the deadlock in the Inter Governmental…Mon Apr 07 1997 - 01:00
Germany admits flexibility over Maastricht termsIT was the truth that dared not speak its nameMon Apr 07 1997 - 01:00
Germany to join EMU even if criteria missedTHE German Finance Minister, Mr Theo Waigel, has admitted publicly for the first time that Germany will press ahead with participation…Mon Apr 07 1997 - 01:00
Quinn rejects Harney claim on cost of water rates abolitionTHE Minister for Finance, Mr Quinn, last night vehemently rejected suggestions from the leader of the Progressive Democrats, …Sat Apr 05 1997 - 01:00
Whim of the MEPs kept under lock and keyTHE MEPs were supposed to take over the "Whim of the Gods' on April 1stFri Apr 04 1997 - 01:00
EU chicken hygiene rules threaten £3.8m meat exports to USAN EU US trade dispute over the safety of American chickens may jeopardise some £3Thu Apr 03 1997 - 01:00
Birth of the Euro-demo a warning to governmentsSOME of the big battalions of the European labour movement have been flexing their muscles in recent days, and, significantly…Fri Mar 28 1997 - 00:00
Commission renews finance for Ireland fundTHE European Commission, meeting here to mark the anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, last night approved the renewal of EU finance…Wed Mar 26 1997 - 00:00
Union's fifth decade is ushered in by ~`Monty Python' and BeethovenTHEY met in the splendour of the Campidoglio, the mother of all town hallsWed Mar 26 1997 - 00:00
Spring warns Irish will veto any EU move towards a merger with WEUTHE Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Spring, has given a clear warning that Ireland will veto any EU treaty proposals…Wed Mar 26 1997 - 00:00
Ministers cite need for protection force as mission to help Albania is agreedEU Foreign Ministers last night agreed an immediate contribution of humanitarian aid to Albania and to put together a substantial…Tue Mar 25 1997 - 00:00
Flynn set to argue for redesign of EU fundingTHE Irish Commissioner for Social Affairs will today fire his first salvo in the emerging and important debate on the future …Mon Mar 24 1997 - 00:00
Dutch treaty proposals seen to pose problems for IrelandThe EU's treaty-changing Inter-Governmental Conference moved into a new gear yesterday with the publication by the Dutch Presidency…Sat Mar 22 1997 - 00:00
President visits war crimes tribunal in The HagueTHE President, Mrs Robinson, yesterday received a warm welcome from judges and prosecutors at the International War Crimes Tribunal…Thu Mar 20 1997 - 00:00
EU begins legal action against Ireland on pollutionTHE European Commission yesterday decided to initiate legal action against Ireland over its failure to monitor and control nitrate…Thu Mar 20 1997 - 00:00
£80m EU package for beef farmersIN WHAT will be seen as an election sweetener for farmers, the Minister for Agriculture, Mr Yates, will later this week announce…Wed Mar 19 1997 - 00:00
President calls for a new sense of identity in citizen of EUGETTING the European Union through its "mid-life crisis" required the creation of a new sense of European identity in its citizens…Wed Mar 19 1997 - 00:00
EU ministers give support to plan for accession forumEU Foreign Ministers over the weekend gave broad support to a new French initiative to establish a permanent "European Conference…Mon Mar 17 1997 - 00:00
Mission to Tirana will assess Albania's needsTHE EU is to send a high-level mission to Albania to assess how best it can respond to the country's needs, EU Foreign Ministers…Mon Mar 17 1997 - 00:00
European court vacancy arises in early 1998ONE potential opportunity for an international human rights role for the President, Mrs Robinson, at the end of her term of office…Fri Mar 14 1997 - 00:00
IGC consensus on commission pleases IrelandDISCUSSIONS this week in the Inter-Governmental Conference on reform of the EU treaties have had a particular importance for …Fri Mar 14 1997 - 00:00
