Facebook tightens paid ads rules ahead of EU elections Facebook will launch new tools next month to help prevent foreign interference in the European Parliament elections later in the year and make political advertising on the platform more transparent. Business • 28 Jan 19
Facebook tightens paid ads rules ahead of EU elections Facebook will launch new tools next month to help prevent foreign interference in the European Parliament elections later in the year and make political advertising on the platform more transparent. Business • 28 Jan 19
Preventing border structures 'difficult' without deal Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that without a Brexit Withdrawal Agreement it would become difficult to prevent border infrastructure in Ireland. Brexit • 22 Jan 19
Preventing border structures 'difficult' without deal Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that without a Brexit Withdrawal Agreement it would become difficult to prevent border infrastructure in Ireland. Brexit • 22 Jan 19
Labour selects Alex White for Dublin MEP contest The Labour Party has selected former minister for communications Alex White as its Dublin candidate for the European Parliament elections. Politics • 19 Jan 19
Labour selects Alex White for Dublin MEP contest The Labour Party has selected former minister for communications Alex White as its Dublin candidate for the European Parliament elections. Politics • 19 Jan 19
European Parliament votes to ban single-use plastics The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly today for an EU-wide ban on single-use plastics, such as straws, plastic cutlery and cotton buds. Europe • 24 Oct 18
European Parliament votes to ban single-use plastics The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly today for an EU-wide ban on single-use plastics, such as straws, plastic cutlery and cotton buds. Europe • 24 Oct 18
Ireland under pressure to give votes to citizens abroad Ireland found itself on an unusual blacklist this week as a European Parliament committee criticised countries which do not extend voting rights to its citizens abroad. Politics • 06 Oct 18
Ireland under pressure to give votes to citizens abroad Ireland found itself on an unusual blacklist this week as a European Parliament committee criticised countries which do not extend voting rights to its citizens abroad. Politics • 06 Oct 18
More EU Parliament seats for Dublin and Ireland South The European Parliament constituencies of Dublin and Ireland South look set to gain an extra seat, following the publication of a new report. Politics • 24 Sep 18
More EU Parliament seats for Dublin and Ireland South The European Parliament constituencies of Dublin and Ireland South look set to gain an extra seat, following the publication of a new report. Politics • 24 Sep 18
EU pushes internet firms to remove extremist content The European Commission will propose new laws today giving Google, Facebook, Twitter and other internet companies one hour to remove extremist content or face fines. technology • 12 Sep 18
EU pushes internet firms to remove extremist content The European Commission will propose new laws today giving Google, Facebook, Twitter and other internet companies one hour to remove extremist content or face fines. technology • 12 Sep 18
Chief Justice concerned over Polish judiciary freedoms The Chief Justice and the Irish judiciary have issued a statement expressing grave concerns about developments relating to the judiciary in Poland. Courts • 06 Jul 18
Chief Justice concerned over Polish judiciary freedoms The Chief Justice and the Irish judiciary have issued a statement expressing grave concerns about developments relating to the judiciary in Poland. Courts • 06 Jul 18
McDonald indicates SF candidate may contest presidency Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has given a strong indication that the party will put forward a candidate to contest the Presidential Election. Politics • 03 Jul 18
McDonald indicates SF candidate may contest presidency Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has given a strong indication that the party will put forward a candidate to contest the Presidential Election. Politics • 03 Jul 18
McDonald indicates SF candidate may contest presidency Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has given a strong indication that the party will put forward a candidate to contest the Presidential Election. Ireland • 03 Jul 18
McDonald indicates SF candidate may contest presidency Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has given a strong indication that the party will put forward a candidate to contest the Presidential Election. Ireland • 03 Jul 18
Interpreters at European Parliament stage strike action Interpreters at the European Parliament in Strasbourg are staging the first of a series of strikes, to protest against a decision to change their working hours. Europe • 03 Jul 18
Interpreters at European Parliament stage strike action Interpreters at the European Parliament in Strasbourg are staging the first of a series of strikes, to protest against a decision to change their working hours. Europe • 03 Jul 18
Extra EP seats for NI 'worth exploring' - Kelly A Fine Gael MEP has indicated he would support Ireland's two extra seats in the European Parliament going to Northern Ireland after Brexit. Politics • 13 Jun 18
Extra EP seats for NI 'worth exploring' - Kelly A Fine Gael MEP has indicated he would support Ireland's two extra seats in the European Parliament going to Northern Ireland after Brexit. Politics • 13 Jun 18
EU Parliament to phase out plastic water bottles The European Parliament has told its politicians and staff to set an example for EU citizens by no longer drinking water from plastic bottles by next year. News Lens • 12 Jun 18
EU Parliament to phase out plastic water bottles The European Parliament has told its politicians and staff to set an example for EU citizens by no longer drinking water from plastic bottles by next year. News Lens • 12 Jun 18
Ireland to get two extra MEPs after Brexit We all know the downsides of Brexit, but one small benefit of the UK's withdrawal from the EU is that Ireland will get two extra seats in the European parliament. Politics • 12 Jun 18
Ireland to get two extra MEPs after Brexit We all know the downsides of Brexit, but one small benefit of the UK's withdrawal from the EU is that Ireland will get two extra seats in the European parliament. Politics • 12 Jun 18
Cap on cost of intra-EU mobile calls and texts agreed The cost of mobile calls between EU countries could soon be capped at 19 cents a minute, while text messages should cost no more than 6 cents each. Business • 06 Jun 18
Cap on cost of intra-EU mobile calls and texts agreed The cost of mobile calls between EU countries could soon be capped at 19 cents a minute, while text messages should cost no more than 6 cents each. Business • 06 Jun 18
Why the EU Budget really, really matters to Ireland Negotiations on the next seven-year EU budget are only just beginning, but the outcome will have a major impact on Ireland. Europe • 01 Jun 18
Why the EU Budget really, really matters to Ireland Negotiations on the next seven-year EU budget are only just beginning, but the outcome will have a major impact on Ireland. Europe • 01 Jun 18
Zuckerberg apologises to EU over Facebook data leak Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to members of the European Parliament for the Cambridge Analytica data breach. World • 22 May 18
Zuckerberg apologises to EU over Facebook data leak Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to members of the European Parliament for the Cambridge Analytica data breach. World • 22 May 18
Tusk in warning to UK over Irish border issue European Council President Donald Tusk has warned Britain there will be no withdrawal agreement and no transition deal unless the problem of the border between Ireland and the UK is solved. Brexit • 18 Apr 18
Tusk in warning to UK over Irish border issue European Council President Donald Tusk has warned Britain there will be no withdrawal agreement and no transition deal unless the problem of the border between Ireland and the UK is solved. Brexit • 18 Apr 18
Macron warns MEPs nationalism taking over Europe French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a defence of European democracy, telling MEPs in Strasbourg that Europe is in a kind of "civil war" where nationalism and negativism seems to be taking over. World • 17 Apr 18
Macron warns MEPs nationalism taking over Europe French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a defence of European democracy, telling MEPs in Strasbourg that Europe is in a kind of "civil war" where nationalism and negativism seems to be taking over. World • 17 Apr 18
McGuinness could succeed Tajani in parliament post Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness could be the new president of the European Parliament, pending the results of this weekend's Italian election. Europe • 03 Mar 18
McGuinness could succeed Tajani in parliament post Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness could be the new president of the European Parliament, pending the results of this weekend's Italian election. Europe • 03 Mar 18
Ireland to gain 2 seats in Europe post Brexit Ireland is likely to gain two extra seats in the European Parliament as a result of Brexit. Business • 23 Feb 18
Ireland to gain 2 seats in Europe post Brexit Ireland is likely to gain two extra seats in the European Parliament as a result of Brexit. Business • 23 Feb 18
EU leaders meet ahead of budget discussions The leaders of 12 European countries, including Ireland, are meeting in Brussels this evening ahead of an EU summit to discuss the future EU budget after Britain leaves. European Union • 22 Feb 18
EU leaders meet ahead of budget discussions The leaders of 12 European countries, including Ireland, are meeting in Brussels this evening ahead of an EU summit to discuss the future EU budget after Britain leaves. European Union • 22 Feb 18
Leaders to discuss EU money, top jobs after Brexit Money and top jobs will be the main topics of an informal summit of 27 European Union leaders tomorrow, as the bloc tries to deal with the consequences of Britain's exit from the EU in 2019. Business • 22 Feb 18
Leaders to discuss EU money, top jobs after Brexit Money and top jobs will be the main topics of an informal summit of 27 European Union leaders tomorrow, as the bloc tries to deal with the consequences of Britain's exit from the EU in 2019. Business • 22 Feb 18
European Parliament committee backs CCCTB plans The European Parliament's Economics and Monetary Committee has approved plans for the controversial "Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base". Business • 22 Feb 18
European Parliament committee backs CCCTB plans The European Parliament's Economics and Monetary Committee has approved plans for the controversial "Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base". Business • 22 Feb 18
