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 … 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
