#Ireland in the EU

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon Speaks At Event
JP Morgan CEO says EU needs to complete single market to rebuild its competitiveness 
Jamie Dimon praised Ireland as 'trying to get policy right' but said the wider European region has a competitiveness problem and it is falling behind the US

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

US pauses plans for higher tariffs on EU as trade talks continue
US pauses plans for higher tariffs on EU as trade talks continue
Irish Government rules out one-off supports for businesses in Budget 2026 despite warnings about trade uncertainty

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Government seeks to beef up Ireland's competitiveness
Government seeks to beef up Ireland's competitiveness
New powers for the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission planned as Micheál Martin hosts competitiveness summit 

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Euro coins. Euro money. Euro currency.
Jim Power: Weak dollar adds to challenges for the EU — including Ireland 
A likely 10% tariff would compound the 15% currency appreciation to make EU exports to the US significantly less competitive

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

glass of whiskey on the terrace
Whiskey, horses, and medtech key areas for tariff side deals in EU-US trade agreement, Cabinet to hear
The Tánaiste will update ministers of a growing belief at an EU level that an agreement can be reached within the narrow timeframe on an outline deal

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Port of Cork set to open €100m deepwater berth dedicated to offshore energy development
Port of Cork set to open €100m deepwater berth dedicated to offshore energy development
CORE1 will be Ireland's first dedicated quay facilities for the offshore renewable energy sector

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

'Extraordinary to bear witness': Irish politicians reflect on Budapest Pride
'Extraordinary to bear witness': Irish politicians reflect on Budapest Pride
Maria Walsh MEP and Roderic O'Gorman TD were among over 100,000 people at event banned by prime minister Viktor Orbán

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Michael D Higgins: EU must go further to stop Israel's war on Gaza
Michael D Higgins: EU must go further to stop Israel's war on Gaza
'It is imperative... that UNRWA are allowed to resume their work in Gaza as the backbone of the humanitarian response,' the President said

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

European commissioner hopes EU and US can agree 'outline' of trade deal ahead of July 9 deadline
European commissioner hopes EU and US can agree 'outline' of trade deal ahead of July 9 deadline
Michael McGrath said experience shows that comprehensive trade agreements take a long time to complete

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Dep of Health update
Irish woman Lorraine Nolan appointed head of EU's drug agency
Since 2016, Ms Nolan has been the chief executive of Ireland’s Health Products Regulatory Authority

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Heathrow airport stock
Social Democrats ask EU anti-fraud watchdog to probe failure to inspect Shannon flights
Gary Gannon and Patricia Stephenson tell OLAF of 'credible evidence' that flights are moving through Irish airspace en route to Israel

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Von der Leyen dice que la respuesta de Israel a Hamás "mostrará que es una democracia"
S Billy Kelleher: Ursula von der Leyen does not speak for the EU on Israel and Iran
This is not the first time the European Commission president has exceeded her powers in relation to foreign policy — when it comes to Israel, she just can't help herself

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

School stock
Back-to-school payments to be extended to children in foster care
Cabinet to consider extending clothing and footwear allowance to families in receipt of Foster Care Allowance

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Limerick mayoral election
Social media: Irish and French ministers press for Europe-wide age rule to protect children
Ireland's media minister Patrick O'Donovan and French digital affairs minister Clara Chappaz have called on the European Commission to enforce age verification 

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Online Young Teen in His Bedroom
European laws will prevent children accessing harmful content online
Proposed Digital Fairness Act will also limit harmful addictive design features such as gambling-like mechanics through loot boxes in video games

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Cocaine stock
Cocaine hauls hit record high for seventh year in a row warns EU drug agency
European Union Drugs Agency highlights surging cocaine seizures, new synthetic threats, and stark warning signs for Ireland

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

EU Flags Flying at the European Commission Building Brussels Belgium
Brussels seeks detail on EU firms' US investment plans ahead of trade talks
European Commission query about companies' plans noted that the request came personally from Ursula von der Leyen

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Irish and European flags are seen at an
Ireland faces court action over EU hate crime and cyber laws
European Commission has also started formal proceedings against Ireland for failing to correctly transpose a directive on landfills

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Fianna Fail's 1916 commemoration
Martin: Ireland is less protected by geography in today's world
Tánaiste Simon Harris made similar comments at the same event as he raised the contested and complex nature of the current global security environment

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Students on semiar
Ireland 'will see sharpest drop in youth population in EU' 
EU Youth Report 2024 warns that fewer young people supporting a growing elderly population 'could lead to increased strain on public services'

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

US tariffs: EU rules out changes to 'sacrosanct' food standards 
US tariffs: EU rules out changes to 'sacrosanct' food standards 
EU's food standards described as a red line as trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic met US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Retail Shoplifting. Woman Stealing In Supermarket. Theft
Irish Examiner view: We have to change our strategy on shoplifting
It is a malign escalator which often precedes an increase in more serious crime

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Chambers is right: Trump tariffs are a once-in-a-century event
Chambers is right: Trump tariffs are a once-in-a-century event
Public expenditure minister warns that the disruption is 'possibly the biggest impact on trade in over 100 years' — and it is no hyperbole

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

glass of whiskey on the terrace
ieExplains: How Trump’s tariffs put Ireland in the firing line
Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs could shake global trade—here’s what they mean for Ireland, key industries, and consumers

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

President Trump Holds "Make America Wealthy Again Event" In White House Rose Garden
Donald Trump's 20% tariffs on EU imports a 'moment of chaos'
Donald Trump has lashed 20% tariffs on all goods that come into the US from the EU. Pharmaceuticals will not be included in this for now

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

Christine Lagarde: Europe cannot afford to be 'disjointed' in face of international trade challenges
Christine Lagarde: Europe cannot afford to be 'disjointed' in face of international trade challenges
ECB president was speaking in Dublin as US president Donald Trump unveiled a series of tariffs against the EU

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

EU white paper aimed at building military strength 'unlikely' to boost Ireland
EU white paper aimed at building military strength 'unlikely' to boost Ireland
Country is at the 'end of queue' as union aims to meet Russian threat

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

07/11/2013. Ministerial Review of the Lebanon Boun
Taoiseach: Russia is 'serious threat' to EU's collective security 
Micheál Martin has backed working with EU countries to improve defence capabilities

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Ripping right past the password
Disinformation by hostile states a 'threat to democracies'
Russian and Chinese channels only the 'tip of the iceberg', boosted by 'an extensive covert network' of state-linked channels

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

New council chaired by Taoiseach to oversee national security
New council chaired by Taoiseach to oversee national security
'Ministerial Council on National Security is in response to an increasingly complex and challenging geopolitical and security situation across the world'

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

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

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