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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

Irish Examiner view: Aaron Bushnell — Another image to make history
Irish Examiner view: Aaron Bushnell — Another image to make history
The US air force member died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Global manufacturing may point to recovery for Irish factories and rest of eurozone 
Global manufacturing may point to recovery for Irish factories and rest of eurozone 
A recent uptick in a global index of manufacturing  has spurred expectations the sector has reached a turning point

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

Irish employers sharpen their focus on gender pay equality
Irish employers sharpen their focus on gender pay equality
There are bigger gender pay gaps in Ireland’s legal (54.7%), banking (23.9%) and engineering (21.9%) companies than in consumer goods (3.2%), public sector (3.9%) and retail (8.5%)

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

Royalty - Queen Elizabeth II State Visit to Ireland
S Sarah Harte: A united front? The hand of history is on all our shoulders
We are a new Ireland and must concentrate on embracing new challenges and looking forward, to one Ireland for all

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

KOSOVO-IRELAND-DIPLOMACY-POLITICS
Paul Hosford: Kosovo still has a long way to go
Nearly half of the UN and five EU members do not, to this day, recognise that Kosovo is a sovereign state

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict
‘Very clear majority but not unanimity’ in EU for Gaza ceasefire – Varadkar
He was speaking at the end of a two-day EU summit that saw an agreement to begin accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, and a proposal to send a 50 billion euro aid package to Ukraine vetoed by Hungary.

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Potential for asylum seekers not offered State accommodation to take legal action
Potential for asylum seekers not offered State accommodation to take legal action
It comes as Cabinet signed off on giving International Protection applicants who did not receive an offer of accommodation an extra €75 in their weekly payment

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Ursula von der Leyen visits Dublin
Strong support north and south of border for Ireland remaining in EU – poll
When asked to choose who they feel closest to, 65% of people in Ireland said they feel closest to Europe, followed by none of the above at 18%, and Great Britain at 12%

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Neutrality never a case of black and white
Irish Examiner view: Neutrality never a case of black and white
A debate on where our strategic political alliances place us in the bigger scheme of things is a reasonable and sensible position to adopt

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

Irish membership still compelling
Irish membership still compelling
Ireland is proud of what we have achieved in the EU and of what we have contributed to shaping the union in which we live today, says Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

EU membership has helped drive Ireland’s green agenda
EU membership has helped drive Ireland’s green agenda
Ireland has signed up to the EU ‘Green Deal’, the ambitious plan to lead the world on climate change which demands immediate and significant action by member states

Sun, 29 Jan, 2023

Irish agriculture has changed beyond recognition since 1970s
Irish agriculture has changed beyond recognition since 1970s
Barry McCall looks at the triumphs and challenges for the farming and food sectors since Ireland joined the EU

Sat, 28 Jan, 2023

Irish economy transformed by trade opportunities since joining EU
Irish economy transformed by trade opportunities since joining EU
After 50 years in the EU our trade surplus is over €60bn and we have a diversified export base across products and market destinations

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

Irish art and culture through a European lens
Irish art and culture through a European lens
The EU is often associated with red tape but the irony is that it has removed it for many Irish artists, writes Gemma Tipton

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023

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