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UK urged to re-engage with protocol talks, as EU prepares retaliatory laws

The UK has been urged to re-engage with talks on how to improve the Northern Ireland Protocol as three European Parliament committees were presented with draft laws that would be used in the event that the UK continues with its Protocol Bill. The UK ...

31 Aug 2022 at 14:04

National News

Irish MEPs criticise wording of ‘conditional’ EU call for Gaza ceasefire

Irish MEPs have said they did not vote in favour of a European Parliament motion that called for a Gaza ceasefire because two conditions attached to it rendered it “meaningless”. The non-binding resolution called for a permanent ceasefire and ...

18 Jan 2024 at 16:40

National News

Former GAA president warns microplastics ban could hit thousands of astro pitches in Ireland

An EU ban on use of microplastics in sports fields would impact up to 2,500 artificial pitches in Ireland alone, according to former GAA President and MEP for Ireland South, Sean Kelly. The MEP has voiced his concerns over the European ...

17 May 2023 at 11:50

National News

EU drafting legislation to prepare for ‘doomsday’ Northern Ireland Protocol legislation

The EU has drafted legislation that aims to strengthen the bloc’s hand in taking action against the UK over possible breaches of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and EU-UK trade deal. It comes weeks after the UK tabled legislation to ...

19 Jun 2022 at 15:30

National News

'A fine man gone too soon' - Tributes paid as youngest son of Mick Wallace dies aged 30

Tributes are being paid to a son of former MEP Mick Wallace, who has died at the age of 30. Joseph Barry Wallace, a retired midfielder with Wexford Youths now known as Wexford FC, died in Tallaght Hospital in Dublin on Thursday. He ...

28 Jun 2024 at 10:03

National News

Counting continues as Government mulls by-elections conundrum

Counting is continuing in the European elections in Ireland, with the final results potentially still days away. Nine of the country’s 14 MEPs have yet to be confirmed, with counting completed in only one of the three ...

12 Jun 2024 at 19:51

National News

Sean Kelly urges Fianna Fail MEPs to back von der Leyen as commission president

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly has urged Fianna Fail to back Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as European Commission president, saying those rejecting her “will be voting with the likes of Trump”. The Kerry MEP said ...

11 Jul 2024 at 11:00

National News

‘Meticulous’ counting continues in South constituency of Ireland’s EU elections

The gruelling count in the Ireland South constituency was continuing on Wednesday, with political staff not hopeful that another candidate would reach the quota. Fine Gael’s Sean Kelly was elected on the first ...

12 Jun 2024 at 17:05

National News

Sinn Fein transfers ‘put Funchion in contention’ for MEP seat in Ireland South

Transfers have put Sinn Fein’s Kathleen Funchion “in contention” to be elected as one of Ireland’s 14 MEPs. Ms Funchion got 61% of transfers from her running mate Paul Gavan’s eliminated share, propelling her ...

12 Jun 2024 at 21:09

National News

Elections 2024: Second Ireland South MEP seat could be filled by Thursday afternoon

Transfers have put Sinn Fein’s Kathleen Funchion in contention to be elected as one of Ireland’s 14 MEPs. Over 60% of Limerick Senator Paul Gavan's transfers went to his party running mate, propelling her ...

13 Jun 2024 at 11:56

National News

Fianna Fail retains council crown as all Ireland’s local election seats filled

Fianna Fail have emerged as the largest party in local government as all seats in Ireland’s local election were filled. The party won out in the battle for the remaining seats, putting them on a total of ...

12 Jun 2024 at 21:18

National News

Marathon election counts continue in Ireland

Marathon counts to fill Ireland’s European parliamentary seats are continuing, with Dublin set to be the first constituency to finish. In the local elections battle, Fianna Fail was neck and neck with ...

11 Jun 2024 at 20:11

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