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# European Parliament

This week
21st July 2024 - 27th July 2024
Barry Andrews elected Chair of the European Parliament’s Development Committee
23 Jul
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Last week
14th July 2024 - 27th July 2024
Gaza, defence, housing and economy: Ursula von der Leyen outlines her leadership plan to MEPs
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
reports from Strasbourg
Updated 18 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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Watch back: What will the next five years hold for the EU?
17 Jul
8.5k
Roberta Metsola, President of European Parliament, says housing needs to be at top of the agenda
Updated 16 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.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
reports from Strasbourg
16 Jul
4.0k
This month
July 2024
MEP Sean Kelly looks for equality for the Irish language in European Parliament
12 Jul
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Two new Irish MEPs to join Renew group ahead of von der Leyen vote this month
2 Jul
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Last month
June 2024
'People move on': Aodhán Ó Ríordáin on Labour gaining first seat in EU after 10 years
Ó Ríordáin told The Journal he plans to protect employment rights, push back against the far right and continue carrying the green torch in the European Parliament.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
25 Jun
8.9k
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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
7.2k
The Explainer: What will the next five years hold for the European Parliament?
20 Jun
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FF MEPs to stick to position on von der Leyen as Martin says he'll 'engage' with them on vote
18 Jun
11.8k
Taoiseach Simon Harris to visit Brussels as EU leaders meet informally to discuss top jobs
17 Jun
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13 Jun
The Explainer: What is the shape of Irish politics after the local and European elections?
14 Jun
2.7k
Sinn Féin to rejoin with The Left group in EU after ambiguity around decision
12 Jun
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Luke 'Ming' Flanagan tops the poll in Midlands-North West but no candidates elected
Diarmuid Pepper
reports from Castlebar
Updated 10 Jun
37.0k
Ireland's first MEP of 2024 elected as Fine Gael's Séan Kelly returned in Ireland South
It court take four more counts before his fellow sitting MEP, Billy Kelleher of Fianna Fáil, gets through.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Cork
Updated 10 Jun
22.1k
Exit polls: Government parties losing out to rivals in many countries across the EU
Updated 9 Jun
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Expecting a first result in Ireland South tonight? It would take 'a miracle'
Niall O'Connor
Updated 9 Jun
22.3k
This year
2024
Irish European Parliament staff among those with passports leaked in major data breach
23 May
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11
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.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
18 May
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Fine Gael condemns political violence after EU partners refused to sign letter denouncing far right
11 May
11.4k
Former Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh to run as an independent in European Elections
6 hrs ago
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Broadcaster Niall Boylan to contest European elections as Independent Ireland candidate
22 Apr
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What are European political groupings and why are they important?
How much do you know about the EPP? S&D? Get up to speed before you cast your vote.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
21 Apr
10.0k
49
FG pulls EPP 'to the centre' says Séan Kelly as Irish MEPs say parties will remain in EU groups
Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil MEPs said they would not be considering a switch.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
20 Apr
7.9k
Muslim cleric Dr Umar Al-Qadri to run in June's European elections
12 Apr
17.7k
Dublin MEPs debate threat of Russian interference in EU ahead of June elections
Updated 7 Apr
14.7k
The Explainer: Everything you need to know about how the EU works but were too afraid to ask
6 Apr
2.9k
Complaint to EU Parliament security staff over leader of Irish Freedom Party
3 Apr
24.0k
Alan Shatter mulls European election run as he attacks Ireland's 'dysfunctional' MEPs
2 Apr
21.2k
How the 'cold, calculated' hack of Flanagan's account was designed to damage his reputation
Diarmuid Pepper
reports from Brussels
25 Mar
11.6k
'Sausage making': What is an MEP and what do they do?
What exactly is an MEP? What do they do? And how does the job compare to being a TD, senator or councillor?
Got questions about what MEPs do ahead of the elections in June? Muiris O'Cearbhaill has got you covered.
This explainer details the many elements of the role of an MEP, including voting, negotiating and diplomacy.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
24 Mar
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European leaders open EU membership talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina
21 Mar
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European Parliament backs call for 'improved' mica scheme
19 Mar
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26
'Challenging' road ahead for FG to keep its European seats, says Taoiseach
12 Mar
11.3k
63
The EU is confusing - here's how all its bits work together
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
12 Mar
7.4k
16
Seán Kelly and John Mullins, former Bord Gáis CEO, to run for Fine Gael in European elections
10 Mar
13.3k
25
EPP willing to work with radical parties but only if they 'respect European values' - Taoiseach
7 Mar
3.4k
Nature restoration law reveals cracks and divisions in Sinn Féin and Fine Gael
2 Mar
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