#Ireland in the EU

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Cocaine stock
Cocaine hauls hit record high for seventh year in a row warns EU drug agency
European Union Drugs Agency highlights surging cocaine seizures, new synthetic threats, and stark warning signs for Ireland

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

EU Flags Flying at the European Commission Building Brussels Belgium
Brussels seeks detail on EU firms' US investment plans ahead of trade talks
European Commission query about companies' plans noted that the request came personally from Ursula von der Leyen

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Irish and European flags are seen at an
Ireland faces court action over EU hate crime and cyber laws
European Commission has also started formal proceedings against Ireland for failing to correctly transpose a directive on landfills

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Fianna Fail's 1916 commemoration
Martin: Ireland is less protected by geography in today's world
Tánaiste Simon Harris made similar comments at the same event as he raised the contested and complex nature of the current global security environment

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Students on semiar
Ireland 'will see sharpest drop in youth population in EU' 
EU Youth Report 2024 warns that fewer young people supporting a growing elderly population 'could lead to increased strain on public services'

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

US tariffs: EU rules out changes to 'sacrosanct' food standards 
US tariffs: EU rules out changes to 'sacrosanct' food standards 
EU's food standards described as a red line as trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic met US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Retail Shoplifting. Woman Stealing In Supermarket. Theft
Irish Examiner view: We have to change our strategy on shoplifting
It is a malign escalator which often precedes an increase in more serious crime

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Chambers is right: Trump tariffs are a once-in-a-century event
Chambers is right: Trump tariffs are a once-in-a-century event
Public expenditure minister warns that the disruption is 'possibly the biggest impact on trade in over 100 years' — and it is no hyperbole

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

glass of whiskey on the terrace
ieExplains: How Trump’s tariffs put Ireland in the firing line
Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs could shake global trade—here’s what they mean for Ireland, key industries, and consumers

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

President Trump Holds "Make America Wealthy Again Event" In White House Rose Garden
Donald Trump's 20% tariffs on EU imports a 'moment of chaos'
Donald Trump has lashed 20% tariffs on all goods that come into the US from the EU. Pharmaceuticals will not be included in this for now

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

Christine Lagarde: Europe cannot afford to be 'disjointed' in face of international trade challenges
Christine Lagarde: Europe cannot afford to be 'disjointed' in face of international trade challenges
ECB president was speaking in Dublin as US president Donald Trump unveiled a series of tariffs against the EU

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

EU white paper aimed at building military strength 'unlikely' to boost Ireland
EU white paper aimed at building military strength 'unlikely' to boost Ireland
Country is at the 'end of queue' as union aims to meet Russian threat

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

07/11/2013. Ministerial Review of the Lebanon Boun
Taoiseach: Russia is 'serious threat' to EU's collective security 
Micheál Martin has backed working with EU countries to improve defence capabilities

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Ripping right past the password
Disinformation by hostile states a 'threat to democracies'
Russian and Chinese channels only the 'tip of the iceberg', boosted by 'an extensive covert network' of state-linked channels

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

New council chaired by Taoiseach to oversee national security
New council chaired by Taoiseach to oversee national security
'Ministerial Council on National Security is in response to an increasingly complex and challenging geopolitical and security situation across the world'

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

BELGIUM-EU-POLITICS-ARCHITECTURE-FEATURE
EU 'open to doing more trade with China', says Michael McGrath
The commissioner says the EU wants to have a more balanced trading relationship with China

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

European Parliament in Brussels
S Writers debate: Should the EU form an army, and should Ireland participate?
In light of the United States saying it cannot be reied on for the region's security, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the formation of a cross-continental force - but is it a good idea? Our experts debate

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

MICHEAL MARTIN
Micheál Martin: Irish defence spending will have to rise amid escalating security threats
In his first sit-down interview since becoming Taoiseach, Mr Martin said Ireland is 'blissfully unaware' of the threat posed by Russia and the fear it is provoking in our partner countries across a swathe of Europe 

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Many EU nations in 'full war preparation mode', raising pressure on Irish neutrality
Many EU nations in 'full war preparation mode', raising pressure on Irish neutrality
Figures published last month in the Irish Examiner showed that Ireland remains stuck at the bottom of the EU table for defence spending — just 0.2% of GDP

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

EU defence commissioner drawing up plans to protect transatlantic undersea cables
EU defence commissioner drawing up plans to protect transatlantic undersea cables
About 75% of all such transatlantic cables pass through Ireland’s Economic Exclusion Zone waters

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Bord Bia to lead €3.2m EU dairy promotion campaign in Asia 
Bord Bia to lead €3.2m EU dairy promotion campaign in Asia 
Irish food board wins contract to promote EU-made dairy ingredients to manufacturers across China, Singapore, and Vietnam

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Close Up Photo of Business People Hands Using Laptop Computers in Open Plan Office
Mid-sized Irish firms least concerned about economic downturn compared to global peers 
Only 16% of Irish firms have concerns over geopolitical disruption compared to a global average of 43%

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

Ireland backs 'urgent' EU financing for Ukraine
Ireland backs 'urgent' EU financing for Ukraine
Department of Finance published document for Oireachtas on establishing a financial system, capable of supplying up to €35bn

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

Donald Trump
Threat of euro-dollar parity returns on talk of Trump tariffs and rate cuts 
US tariffs could crimp global trade just as growth is slowing and central banks are cutting rates

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

John Whelan: Capital inflows are finally mobilising
John Whelan: Capital inflows are finally mobilising
Ireland is operating close to capacity with a labour market at full employment

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

Michael McGrath to develop EU-wide company status
Michael McGrath to develop EU-wide company status
Companies established in Ireland will be able 'trade cross borders in a seamless manner'

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

Government 'hopeful' Michael McGrath will land finance portfolio in Europe
Government 'hopeful' Michael McGrath will land finance portfolio in Europe
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will reveal role on Wednesday

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

EU Commission nominee Michael McGrath interviewed by Ursula von der Leyen
EU Commission nominee Michael McGrath interviewed by Ursula von der Leyen
Cork South Central TD said he believes the meeting 'went well'

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

Milking the cows
Ireland's €420m dairy exports under threat as China and EU's 'tit-for-tat' trade battle escalates 
China’s Ministry of Commerce has begun an investigation into imports of dairy products originating from the EU

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

Elon Musk on Twitter
Coimisiún Na Meán may face holding X and Elon Musk to account
Social media platform could be facing multi-million euro fines for breaching legislation

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

European and local elections
Sean Kelly urges Fianna Fáil MEPs to back von der Leyen as commission president
The Kerry MEP said voting against Ms von der Leyen due to one issue – her handling of the aftermath of the October 7 attack on Israel – “doesn’t add up”

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

Glass of light beer.
Non-alcoholic beer sales up 18% as moderate drinking trend continues
Beer consumption down slightly last year 'in line with the long-term trend'

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

SheIn Group Ltd.'s Dublin Pop-Up Store As Expansion Adds Pressure for Fast-Fashion Rivals
EU to consider closing off duty exemption that aids Shein, Temu
EU currently has a €150 duty-free threshold for online purchases

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Student accommodation investment
Letters to the Editor: Simon Harris should not link protests to bomb hoax
A reader says when Simon Harris put his name forward for the job, he signed up for the protesting as much as the more desirable elements

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

Drugs seized
Ireland joins European ports network tasked with tackling drug trafficking
European Ports Alliance brings together the State and the private sector to boost intelligence gathering and cooperation between police, customs, and privately-run ports

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

10th anniversary of The Good Friday Agreement
Letters to the Editor: It's time to reset the clock on the Troubles
The Commission for Victims and Survivors report is a reminder of how insidious and protracted the legacy of the Troubles has been, write members of the Truth Recovery Process

Sat, 15 Jun, 2024

European car shares fall on uncertainty over China's tariff response
European car shares fall on uncertainty over China's tariff response
EU imposed sanctions on imports of Chinese electric cars

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Ireland has 'very high' prison density rate
Ireland has 'very high' prison density rate
Rate of incarceration increased by 12% between 2022 and 2023, international report finds

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

Micheál Martin insists Fianna Fáil supports nitrates derogation
Micheál Martin insists Fianna Fáil supports nitrates derogation
'Fianna Fáil party is absolutely committed to applying for and securing a nitrates derogation at European level'

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Banks told to brace for ECB fines after mismanaging climate risk
Banks told to brace for ECB fines after mismanaging climate risk
Though likely to be largely symbolic, the fines represent an historic step

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

John Whelan: Trade wars spell trouble for exporters like Ireland
John Whelan: Trade wars spell trouble for exporters like Ireland
There will be implications for the country as the Biden administration slaps heavy tariffs on a range of goods from China

Sun, 26 May, 2024

Gareth O'Callaghan: Social media has changed the landscape of elections
S Gareth O'Callaghan: Social media has changed the landscape of elections
Not that long ago, the main sources of influence that extended far into our lives, shaping our views and beliefs, were our parents, our teachers, and the church, writes Gareth O'Callaghan

Sat, 18 May, 2024

Overwhelming majority believe Ireland should remain in the EU
Overwhelming majority believe Ireland should remain in the EU
Poll reveals just 9% of people in Ireland said the country should exit the bloc, with 7% saying they were not sure

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Irish constitution referenda
Mick Clifford: Sinn Féin chasing votes in the gutter of lies 
Mary Lou McDonald’s party wants voters back and appears willing to go to extreme lengths of pandering to those spreading misinformation to do so

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

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