News - European Union
Local MEP elected as full member of EU Agri committee
The vote saw 41 out of 67 MEPs backing his appointment.
May 21, 2026 17:07
Brazilian beef to be blocked from EU markets
The European Commission made the announcement due to the country's use of antibiotics in animals.
May 13, 2026 12:58
Local counties to be paired with member states during EU presidency
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee announced the details, which aim to engage communities across the country on Ireland's European relationships.
Jan 17, 2026 12:18
Local TD Accuses EU of Stripping Ireland of its Power
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice said recent trade agreements, including Mercosur, are unfair and driven by larger EU states such as Germany.
Dec 10, 2025 17:33
EU Votes to Extend Ireland's Nitrates Derogation
The current derogation was due to expire at the end of the month.
Dec 9, 2025 17:31
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
EU passes major new migration laws
The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum was approved by MEPs this afternoon.
Apr 10, 2024 18:02
Special European Union event in Athlone tonight
Organised by Fianna Fáil TD and MEP hopeful Barry Cowen, the event will focus on sustainability in Food Production, Energy Security and Protecting the Irish Tax regime.
Apr 10, 2024 17:19
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
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
Local TD urges Government to outline concerns over Nature Restoration Law
Deputy Naughten was speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show today.
Jun 2, 2023 13:41
HSE disputes new Covid EU death rate research
The data claims Ireland has the third highest Covid-19 death rate in Europe.
Jun 8, 2022 08:47
Unvaccinated in Germany to be excluded from large parts of public life
The sweeping restrictions for people who have not taken the Covid 19 vaccination in Germany are designed to encourage more people to take it up
Dec 2, 2021 18:46
Europe Direct Centre encourages people to learn more about the EU
The Europe Direct Centre provides a variety of services including a free phone link to the Europe Direct helpdesk.
Sep 27, 2021 16:55Shannonside Newsletter
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