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Ireland to get two extra MEPs after Brexit

Ireland is to get two extra MEPs after Brexit following a vote to re-distribute seats in Brussels when Britain leaves the European Union.
Brexit • 23 Jan 18

Juncker confirmed as European Commission President

Jean Claude Juncker has been confirmed as the next President of the European Commission.
News • 15 Jul 14

Full recheck in Midlands-North-West constituency

There will be a full recheck for the final European Parliament seat in the Midlands-North-West constituency, after Independent Marian Harkin was found to be leading Fianna Fáil's Pat 'The Cope' Gallagher by 275 votes.
News • 28 May 14

MEPs seek increase in ratio of women on boards

MEPs meeting in Strasbourg have endorsed a plan for binding legislation to be introduced that would increase the share of women on company boards.
News • 20 Nov 13

Deal on EU budget after last-minute talks

A deal has been reached between the Irish presidency of the EU and senior figures from the European Parliament over the EU's seven-year budget.
News • 27 Jun 13

President warns MEPs about impact of austerity

President Michael D Higgins has delivered a strong warning to MEPs on the dangers of following a policy of austerity without considering the social consequences.
News • 17 Apr 13

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