Gail Conway

Business Reporter

Common violations reported by victims include arbitrary and illegal detention, neglect, physical and sexual violence

Greece: Refugees report pushbacks and sexual violence

A new report from the Greek Council of Refugees highlights the Greek state's illegal practice of migrant pushbacks.

Analysis and Comment • 02 Mar 23

Oleksiy Ladyka, a journalist with The Kramatorsk Post newspaper reporting on a pro-Ukraine rally in the city (All pics courtesy Oleksiy Ladyka)

'I have to do my job' - Ukraine reporter near the front

Ukraine • 24 Feb 23

The Leopard 2 main battle tank (stock image)

Ukraine hopes for big impact from Western tanks

Analysis and Comment • 25 Jan 23

The UN has urged better measures to ensure the rights and wellbeing of older people

UN report: Ageing population defining trend of our time

By 2050, the United Nations expects the number of people aged 65 or older worldwide to more than double, rising from 761 million in 2021 to 1.6 billion

World • 12 Jan 23

On 22 January 1972 the Treaty of Accession was signed in Brussels

EU membership transformed life in Ireland over 50 years

Fifty years ago, on 1 January 1973, Ireland formally joined the European Economic Community, becoming an EU member has economically and socially transformed life on the island of Ireland, writes Gail Conway.

Ireland • 01 Jan 23

Four in five Irish people voted to join the EU in May 1972 (Photo: RTÉ Stills Library)

1973-2023: How joining the EU has changed Ireland

When Ireland joined the EEC, as the EU was known then, it was an impoverished, isolated island, but we've grown from a poor, agriculture dependent country suffering from mass emigration and unemployment to a high tech economy.

EU • 01 Jan 23

A Unicef official warned today that if things do not change in Somalia 'we're facing death of children on a scale not seen in half a century'

Ireland spends record €967m on overseas aid in 2021

Ireland has spent a record €967m on overseas development aid in 2021.

Ireland • 18 Oct 22

Part of Germany's efforts to save energy include reduced street lights

Germany dims the lights as energy shortages loom

European governments are grappling with relief packages, energy saving measures and efforts to manage inflation as cost of living increases continue to bite.

World • 09 Sep 22

Either Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss will become the leader of the British Conservative Party - and Prime Minister

Overflowing in-tray for next UK Prime Minister

The first day of a new job is challenging for anyone. But for the new British prime minister the in-tray is overflowing and the job spec is daunting.

Politics • 05 Sep 22

The Dutch government has asked people to take shorter showers

Govts across Europe urge energy saving measures

Shorter showers, ditch the ties, close the doors and lights out after 10pm. These are just some of the energy saving measures that have been urged by governments across Europe this summer.

World • 21 Aug 22