News - european commission
40 jobs could be on the way to Lanesboro - Mullooly
Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly has confirmed Longford County Council has purchased a site in Lanesboro and 40 new jobs could be on the way in the peat-related industry.
Feb 20, 2026 07:26
EU Commission tasked over South American stance
In December, it emerged that consignments of frozen Brazilian beef products contained a banned hormone.
Feb 3, 2026 17:38
Local MEP Calls on European Commission to Investigate X
It's AI tool Grook has generated deepfakes, targeting women and children.
Jan 31, 2026 13:31
Government's handling of Mercosur defended locally
The deal, expected to be signed later this month, was backed by EU member states last Friday.
Jan 13, 2026 12:56
'Ming' calls for Mercusor trade agreement to be scrapped
He has lambasted the European Commission's approach to the deal.
Dec 18, 2025 17:29
'EU is more concerned with guns than food security' - Michael Fitzmaurice slams CAP proposals
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice, from Independent Ireland, is slamming the proposals.
Jul 17, 2025 08:09
MEP wants local authority to work with Europe on vacant buildings
The European Commission will announce funding this week to set up new circular economy and research projects in Ireland.
Jul 14, 2025 13:23
Irish young adults most likely in EU to struggle with foreign languages
The finding comes from a recent report compiled by the European Commission, which showed that 18-24 year-olds in Ireland tend to rank their knowledge as 'basic.'
Dec 21, 2024 10:36
Local TD takes aim at MEPs over Commission vote abstention
Midlands Northwest MEP Ciaran Mullooly, however, said he abstained over concerns around the Mercosur deal itself.
Nov 28, 2024 13:49
Longford TD says NI Protocol deal could be reached soon
It remains unclear whether the DUP will support the agreement.
Feb 27, 2023 13:09
Almost €170 million in EU funding to reduce fossil fuel reliance announced for midlands
169 million euro will be directed towards the Irish midlands to help the region move away from fossil fuel industry.
Nov 29, 2022 17:29
Roscommon TD criticises EU Commission threats over turf cutting
Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice says threatening legal action sours relations between the two parties:
Sep 30, 2022 12:05
Roscommon TD says households need certainty over energy bills
Claire Kerrane feels the current proposals won't go far enough.
Sep 23, 2022 13:37
Athlone woman hopes European address on driving licences will bring change
Maeve Kelly spoke in Brussels last week.
May 25, 2022 17:26Shannonside Newsletter
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