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Proposing female commissioner at this stage would be 'unfair' on Michael McGrath, Taoiseach says
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Ursula von der Leyen writes to Govt asking for two names for European Commissioner role
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EU supports decision by ICJ calling Israeli settlements 'illegal'
20 Jul
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EU court rules Von Der Leyen's Commission didn't give enough information about Covid contracts
Updated 17 Jul
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Von der Leyen, Ukraine and picking your patch: What's in store for Ireland's MEPs on Week One?
A number of important ceremonial and procedural votes are taking place in France this week which will determine the direction of this new Parliament.
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Taoiseach says he'll 'engage' with Irish MEPs over vote on Ursula von der Leyen
28 Jun
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EU leaders back Ursula von der Leyen for second term as European Commission president
27 Jun
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Energy, Housing, International Relations: What do our new MEPs hope to achieve in Europe?
24 Jun
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Govt to name next EU commissioner tomorrow says Martin ahead of 'important week' in the EU
Updated 24 Jun
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FactCheck: How many times did the Dáil discuss the EU Nature Restoration Law?
Newly elected MEP Ciaran Mullooly claims the law was not properly scrutinised by TDs.
20 Jun
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'Make Europe Great Again': Hungary announces new EU slogan as it prepares to take over Council
18 Jun
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Informal EU leaders' summit ends without agreement on top jobs
18 Jun
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Vast majority of Irish people think the EU should impose sanctions on Israel
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Eight in 10 younger voters (aged 18 to 34) are in favour of the move, as are at least seven in 10 people across all other age groups
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6 Jun
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5 Jun
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EU sanctions for Israel? A 'non-starter' for now says one expert
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2 Jun
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1 Jun
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1 Jun
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1 Jun
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May
May 2024
EU study finds 40% of Irish people aged 25-34 and in employment still live with their parents
31 May
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Independents remain most popular, while Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil overtake Sinn Féin in latest poll
However, Sinn Féin remains the most popular party among younger voters ahead of the European elections.
Fine Gael is now the most popular political party among those polled, but Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin are close behind
Around 23% of people intend to vote for independent candidates in the European elections next Friday
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31 May
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Slovenian government recognises Palestinian state but Israel urges Parliament to reject the move
30 May
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Not Tonight: Vincent Browne ended an EU debate early because he wasn't happy with the answers
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30 May
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The results of this Europe election are crucial for climate action
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Von der Leyen squares off against rivals in debate organised by Eurovision broadcaster
23 May
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Harris confirms he has received 'recent' legal advice on Occupied Territories Bill
23 May
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The HSE wants drug users to fill out survey to discover trends - and figure out harm reductions
22 May
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Ireland among member states seeking EU membership talks with Ukraine to begin next month
21 May
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20 May
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19 May
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'It's very different being a victim of crime now to what it was 10 years ago'
19 May
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Meet the 'replacements' who could take over seats in Europe if elected MEPs bow out
Sisters, sons, press officers and councillors. This election, it’s all very inside baseball.
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18 May
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Georgia’s president vetoes controversial law that has provoked weeks of protests
18 May
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Veteran broadcaster calls for 'much more scrutiny of what our MEPs are doing'
18 May
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The work of NGOs at the EU is 'not as sinister as you may think', election event told
17 May
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