News - European Parliament
Parts of EU Mercosur agreement to come into force today
That's despite not getting approval yet from the European Parliament.
May 1, 2026 13:50
Local MEP calls for government to speed up response to weather emergencies
Speaking in the European Parliament Regional Development Committee meeting in Brussels, the Lanesboro politician says action is needed on a government level
Mar 19, 2026 11:32
Local MEP recounts recent health scare
Jan 21, 2026 17:09
Shannonside region to benefit from funding boost after EU vote
Midlands Northwest MEP Ciaran Mullooly says the Shannonside region will get a boost from today's developments.
Sep 10, 2025 17:20
President of Carrick Chamber of Commerce says cash is still king
It comes as customers around the region struggled to make purchases following Storm Éowyn, with card readers in many shops and businesses temporarily out of action amidst power cuts.
Feb 3, 2025 11:32
'Cash is king' - local MEP addresses cash ban at European Parliament
The measures come in an effort to combat money laundering.
Dec 27, 2024 12:13
Two Shannonside politicians elected to European Parliament
The other seats went to Fianna Fáil's Barry Cowan and Fine Gael's Maria Walsh and Nina Carberry.
Jun 14, 2024 10:22
Well known businessman to seek European Parliament seat in Midlands Northwest
Peter Casey also ran for Europe in 2019 but was unsuccessful.
Apr 30, 2024 07:58
EU passes major new migration laws
The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum was approved by MEPs this afternoon.
Apr 10, 2024 18:02
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 MEP criticises constituency colleague over EU Mica fact finding mission
The accusation comes from Midlands North West MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan and revolves around Fine Gael's Colm Markey.
Nov 2, 2023 18:15
European Parliament rocked by bribery scandal according to local MEP
Investigations are continuing.
Dec 13, 2022 13:48
Local MEPs respond to European Parliamentary Transparency data
Figures show five Irish MEPs did not register any interactions with lobbyists from 2019 to November 2022.
Dec 5, 2022 13:18
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