News - EU
Timing of EU peatlands action criticised by Green Party Senator
The Irish State has been referred to the European Court of Justice.
Mar 15, 2024 13:34
Farmers being ignored over EU Nature Restoration says Sinn Fein's Claire Kerrane
The scheme aims to restore 20 per cent of the EU’s land and sea by 2030, and all ecosystems by 2050.
Feb 28, 2024 14:09
TÚS funding hailed as boost for wider region
€12 million has been secured for the Athlone and Limerick based institution through a TU RISE funding call.
Feb 8, 2024 17:56
Barry Cowen takes Fianna Fáil's local nomination for European Elections
It's expected the party will add another candidate to the ticket in the coming months before June's election.
Feb 6, 2024 07:55
Local secondary school wins prestigious #ThinkLanguages competition
Minister for Education, Norma Foley congratulated the school by saying the school showed great creativity, teamwork and enthusiasm for languages.
Jan 28, 2024 12:08
Sinn Féin MEP welcomes nomination of Michelle Gildernew for EU election
MEP MacManus also expressed his belief that the party can claim two seats in the constituency.
Jan 26, 2024 13:12
Calls for EU Member States to agree on clear definition of rape
Rape was excluded from the new directive on combating violence against women, after EU states failed to agree on a definition of the term.
Jan 22, 2024 16:53
Local MEP brands proposed medical tests for new drivers as ridiculous
The proposal forms part of an overhaul on driving license rules across the EU.
Jan 6, 2024 12:21
11 professions added to Critical Skill list for international work permits
The list covers professions which employers can hire staff from outside the EU.
Jan 2, 2024 09:29
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to discuss farming issues at special conference
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will be joined by Fine Gael Government Ministers to discuss a range of issues including ‘Farming and the next Generation’, and the EU and Food Security.
Nov 18, 2023 08:06
Fitzmaurice calls on action from Taoiseach regarding EU regulations
He said farmers with 'peaty' land applying for the BISS, or single farm payment, would be most affected by the proposed restrictions.
Oct 12, 2023 16:49
Local TD and EU Minister praises progress in Ukraine joining EU
Minister Burke attended an EU General Affairs council meeting yesterday in the Belgian capital.
Sep 20, 2023 07:52
EU focus on environment over food security a recipe for disaster - local TD
Deputy Fitzmaurice says the fallout is part of a larger problem in the EU.
Sep 8, 2023 14:36
New afforestation plans will damage rural communities says local group
It's causing as many problems as it solves according to the Save Leitrim Group.
Aug 3, 2023 13:31Shannonside Newsletter
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