The Irish Times

MEPs have major beef with Mercosur’s climate consequences

Amazon forest will be at centre of long and bruising battle on trade deal’s ratification

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 13:48

Mairead McGuinness fails in bid for European Parliament president

Fine Gael MEP loses European People’s Party nomination to Italian Antonio Tajani

Tue Dec 13 2016 - 21:41

Socialist Gianni Pittella enters race for European Parliament president

Irish MEP Mairead McGuinness is among the top EPP candidates for the position

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 18:35

Mairead McGuinness well placed to lead European Parliament

Analysis: many believe Irish MEP has best chance of cross-party support for presidency

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 18:00

Solution to European Parliament intrigue could be Mairead McGuinness

Fine Gael MEP seen as leading contender to succeed Martin Schulz as president

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:00

Ireland’s unique relationship with Britain pushed into the spotlight

Reality is there are no easy solutions to the Northern Ireland Border problem

Thu Oct 13 2016 - 01:00

Fine Gael Brexit breakfast digests likely effect of Leave outcome

Nothing lukewarm in Irish sensibility: If Britain leaves it should not drag NI with it

Thu Jun 09 2016 - 01:00

EU parliament endorses clampdown on tax avoidance

Most Irish MEPs abastain or reject measure

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 17:14

Simon Harris to press EU on lowering flood fund threshold

‘About €1bn in damages would have to be incurred in Ireland’s case’

Thu Jan 14 2016 - 01:00

Politicians from various parties to meet EU officials on floods

‘Ming’ Flanagan says decision to invite politicians from number of parties reflects fact flooding is ‘national emergency’

Wed Jan 13 2016 - 01:00

Fine Gael MEPs oppose anti-bullfighting law in vote

An amendment banning bullfighting subsidies was passed by the European Parliament

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 22:34

Europe to ‘analyse’ controversial WHO meat report

European Commission considering report on cancer link to decide if action required

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 16:33

MEPs call for fairer system of migrant distribution

Binding quota system recommended as European Parliament backs resolution

Thu Apr 30 2015 - 01:00

Two Irish MEPs have worst voting record in Parliament

Independents Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan and Brian Crowley monitored by watchdog

Mon Dec 15 2014 - 01:00

Hogan confirms he sought Irish Water jobs for constituents

Hogan highlights contradiction in SF stance over Commissioner nomination

Thu Oct 02 2014 - 09:49

Q&A: What questions will Phil Hogan face at European committee?

Ireland’s commissioner-designate will be questioned for three hours by MEPs

Wed Oct 01 2014 - 15:21

Hogan prepares as EU commissioners await parliamentary grilling

Commissioner designate faces tough task as part of expected bunfight

Thu Sept 25 2014 - 09:55

Fine Gael and Sinn Fein to take seat on ECON committee in Europe

Mairead McGuinness elected vice-president of European Parliament

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 01:01

‘Ode to Joy’ as old hands show newbies Europe’s parliamentary ropes

Members of the UK Independence Party turned their back to the EU flag

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 01:01

Eurosceptic views more prevalent among candidates

Midlands North West constituency

Wed May 14 2014 - 01:00

Women for Election brings its gender equality campaign to Brussels

Women hold just 15% of Oireachtas seats, compared with EU average of 20%

Thu Feb 13 2014 - 01:00