#European Parliament

# european-parliament - Wednesday 2 November, 2011

# Fine Gael

Fine Gael ready to "move on" from presidential election

Nov 2nd 2011, 9:53 PM 543 Views 14 Comments

The party’s presidential candidate Gay Mitchell did not attend tonight’s parliamentary party meeting.

# european-parliament - Friday 28 October, 2011

# Construction Workers

Government delays could mean unemployed miss out on €35million EU aid

Oct 28th 2011, 10:29 AM 235 Views 0 Comments

The “clock is ticking” for Ireland to win support from a European fund, an EU official has said.

# european-parliament - Saturday 8 October, 2011

# Race For The Áras

Gay Mitchell discloses full details of expenses

Oct 8th 2011, 1:20 PM 1,291 Views 19 Comments

Mitchell’s campaign said he has no income other than his MEP’s salary and related payments.

# european-parliament - Wednesday 5 October, 2011

# Construction

Unemployed construction workers to get €35m in EU aid

Oct 5th 2011, 4:35 PM 1,353 Views 25 Comments

The money is aimed at re-training unemployed construction workers in Ireland so as that they can return to work.

# european-parliament - Wednesday 28 September, 2011

# State Of The Union

Barroso: More integration needed to address 'greatest crisis in EU history'

Sep 28th 2011, 10:43 AM 472 Views 27 Comments

In his State of the Union address, Jose Manuel Barroso says Europe will need to “move forward with more unification”.

# european-parliament - Friday 23 September, 2011

# Your Say

Poll: How many hours a week do you work?

Sep 23rd 2011, 11:50 AM 3,267 Views 31 Comments

With staff at the European Parliament refusing to work for a 40-hour week, we’re wondering how much time readers of TheJournal.ie spend with their noses to the grindstone…

# European Union

European Parliament staff refuse to consider 40-hour week

Sep 23rd 2011, 10:35 AM 654 Views 11 Comments

A union representing staff in the European Parliament has refused to enter talks on extending the working week by 2.5 hours.

# european-parliament - Tuesday 12 July, 2011

# Bailout

European Parliament president backs cut in bailout interest rate

Jul 12th 2011, 10:16 AM 297 Views 10 Comments

Jerzy Buzek is in Ireland for a two-day visit, and will address the Seanad and an Oireachtas Committee on Ireland’s role.

# european-parliament - Friday 8 July, 2011

# Missing Something?

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# Missing Something?

Blue and green should never be seen?

Jul 8th 2011, 1:50 PM 610 Views 11 Comments

New EU proposals could force member countries to display the Union’s flag on their sporting attire.

# european-parliament - Wednesday 11 May, 2011

# Animal Yarn

Unlabelled fur garments face EU clampdown

May 11th 2011, 9:18 PM 971 Views 0 Comments

Shoppers with allergies or objections to fur will be protected by new rules to make sure clothes with animal trimmings are clearly marked.

# european-parliament - Wednesday 6 April, 2011

# Bottle Fed

Irish MEP expresses disappointment over baby milk vote

Apr 6th 2011, 4:04 PM 1,703 Views 0 Comments

Childers says milk manufacturer is using a ‘misleading’ health claim as a ‘marketing gimmick’.

# european-parliament - Wednesday 9 March, 2011

# Tobin Tax

MEPs back plans for tax on financial transactions

Mar 9th 2011, 9:43 AM 616 Views 0 Comments

The European Parliament gives its backing to a ‘Tobin Tax’ on all transactions, asking Brussels to investigate the €200bn plan.

# european-parliament - Monday 28 February, 2011

# GE11

Parties yet to decide on European Parliament replacements

Feb 28th 2011, 11:55 AM 1,103 Views 0 Comments

The Socialist Party replacements will meet to decide who can succeed Joe Higgins’, while Alan Kelly’s seat is also free.

# european-parliament - Wednesday 1 December, 2010

# Debt Crisis

G20 officials held urgent talks on eurozone debt - report

Dec 1st 2010, 9:48 AM 220 Views 0 Comments

A senior G20 source tells Reuters that the bloc’s deputy finance ministers held a teleconference to discuss the crisis.

# european-parliament - Tuesday 30 November, 2010

# Corporation Tax

MEPs argue over Ireland's corporate tax rate

Nov 30th 2010, 6:30 PM 543 Views 0 Comments

Group of MEPs are pushing for Ireland to double the rate to 25%. Gay Mitchell calls on fellow MEPs to show sensitivity to a country facing serious cutbacks.

# european-parliament - Thursday 25 November, 2010

# Ein Volk...

UK MEP suspended after roaring Nazi slogan at German

Nov 25th 2010, 12:49 PM 981 Views 0 Comments

A UKIP member of the European Parliament is kicked out of the chamber for Nazi jibes, and refusing to apologise.

# european-parliament - Wednesday 24 November, 2010

# Corporation Tax

MEPs table motion demanding 25% Irish corporate tax

Nov 24th 2010, 6:14 PM 1,051 Views 0 Comments

A group of MEPs from Green and Socialist groupings propose a motion hoping to double the 12.5% tax rate.

# european-parliament - Tuesday 23 November, 2010

# Olli Rehn

It is essential for Ireland to pass budget – Rehn

Nov 23rd 2010, 12:48 PM 320 Views 0 Comments

The commissioner has told Irish MEPs that “stability is important”.

# european-parliament - Wednesday 20 October, 2010

# Maternity

Buxom young woman comments were "completely inappropriate", says head of ISME

Oct 20th 2010, 4:48 PM 1,178 Views 0 Comments

Mark Fielding has apologised for his comments concerning the employment prospects of young women under new proposed maternity -leave laws.

# Maternity

Parliament to vote on extending paid parental leave across EU

Oct 20th 2010, 12:37 PM 1,097 Views 3 Comments

But ISME warns employers won’t hire “buxom young women” if they’re forced to top up maternity pay.

# european-parliament - Wednesday 22 September, 2010

# Banking

MEPs vote in favour of new European banking regulator

Sep 22nd 2010, 12:08 PM 160 Views 0 Comments

The European Parliament approves a new package of EU-wide financial measures, creating four new watchdogs.

# european-parliament - Monday 9 August, 2010

# Citzalia

You’ve proposed an unpopular law. Game over

Aug 9th 2010, 2:24 PM 166 Views 0 Comments

The European Parliament is to launch its own online roleplaying game.

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