Impetus develops in Government towards joining OECD tax dealSuccess reported on having sticking-point phrase ‘at least 15%’ removed from draft textTue Oct 05 2021 - 21:37
Corporate tax: Momentum grows for Ireland to join OECD tax dealUnderstood Government has been successful in having ‘at least 15%’ removed from draft textTue Oct 05 2021 - 20:18
Coveney says no decision made on corporation tax rate, despite French minister’s commentsBruno Le Maire said Ireland had changed position on moving from 12.5% rateTue Oct 05 2021 - 20:01
Government may decide on 15% corporation tax by ThursdayIreland under pressure to sign up to the OECD agreement to end State’s 12.5% rateTue Oct 05 2021 - 00:15
EU confronts ‘unprecedented’ and ‘unbearable’ spike in energy pricesIssue raises questions about dependence on Russian gas and how to manage the green transitionMon Oct 04 2021 - 21:31
‘Progress’ made in corporate tax discussions as Government receives revised text – DonohoeGovernment has been seeking language change over inclusion of ‘at least’ in planMon Oct 04 2021 - 19:48
EU examines potential legal options if UK triggers article 16Move comes as London hints at using clause to suspend parts of Northern Ireland protocolFri Sept 24 2021 - 17:34
Consumers welcome EC move to introduce standard phone chargerAll electronic devices will have to be built to accept a USB-C charger by 2024Thu Sept 23 2021 - 13:21
Only planning can lessen impact of climate change in EuropeEurope Letter: It’s too late to reverse at least some sea level rise, and it’s time to prepareWed Sept 22 2021 - 21:23
EU Brexit chief says Northern Ireland protocol cannot become ‘eternal’ issueDUP leader asks Nancy Pelosi to reflect on ‘damage’ post-Brexit measure is causing to the NorthTue Sept 21 2021 - 18:51
EU vows ‘solidarity’ with France in submarine contract rowForeign ministers discuss implications for EU-US relations of ‘surprise’ cancellationTue Sept 21 2021 - 11:38
Australia’s treatment of France ‘unacceptable’, EU saysSubmarine spat threatens to scupper trade deal between European Union and AustraliaMon Sept 20 2021 - 19:22
Austerity was a mistake, says EU economy commissionerIreland can compete without 12.5% taxation rate, says Paolo Gentiloni ahead of Dublin visitMon Sept 20 2021 - 05:45
US multinationals add to pressure on Ireland to agree to a global tax dealNot in Ireland’s best interests to hold out if deal agreed, says American ChamberMon Sept 20 2021 - 05:00
Medicines supply in Ireland ‘could be destabilised’ by EU stance on North protocolPharma bodies call on EU Commission to introduce a four-year derogation on application of protocolSat Sept 18 2021 - 12:55
Judge recuses himself from Dwyer case at last minute after 'forgetting' he spoke in favour of lawFailure to disclose Seanad debate participation was ‘genuine oversight’, Eugene Regan saysFri Sept 17 2021 - 00:01
EU sets out own Indo-Pacific plan to curb China after French snubbedOutrage in Paris over dumping of submarine deal in favour of Australia, UK and US pactThu Sept 16 2021 - 21:08
European Parliament approves over €1bn in Brexit subsidies for IrelandState is by far the biggest beneficiary of the reserve for the countries hardest hit by UK exitWed Sept 15 2021 - 20:50
Von der Leyen urges common EU defence to strengthen global roleEuropean Commission president appeals for ‘political will’ to pool defence capabilitiesWed Sept 15 2021 - 20:49
Surge in energy bill prices inflames EU climate rowEurope Letter: Greens insist spike in gas costs proves the case to speed up transitionWed Sept 15 2021 - 20:00
Graham Dwyer phones used as ‘personal tracking devices’, lawyer argues at European CourtEuropean Court of Justice hears submissions from 14 EU states on aspect of data lawMon Sept 13 2021 - 22:11
Graham Dwyer case: EU states join Ireland in challenge to data lawFrance, Spain and Netherlands back State in privacy and investigation hearingMon Sept 13 2021 - 21:34
Irish murder case entangled in EU data power strugglePhone data crucial in identifying Graham Dwyer as suspect in murder of Elaine O’HaraMon Sept 13 2021 - 21:28
Booster vaccines may be needed for vulnerable, says Europe’s medicines agency‘Massive increase’ in unvaccinated teens being hospitalised in US due to Delta variantThu Sept 09 2021 - 17:52
EU's imminent season of showdowns will have big impact on IrelandEurope Letter: This political term in EU will consider issues with profound implicationsThu Sept 09 2021 - 01:00
No desire in EU to redraw NI protocol, says commission chiefMaros Sefcovic issues bulletin ahead of Ireland visit where meeting with Taoiseach scheduledWed Sept 08 2021 - 15:57
EU sets terms for diplomatic return to Kabul as rivals vie for influenceEuropean countries aim for alliances to manage migration and security threatsFri Sept 03 2021 - 19:36
EU ends row with AstraZeneca over vaccine deliveriesPharma group agrees to provide remaining doses by MarchFri Sept 03 2021 - 11:05
EU mulls formation of 5,000-man 'rapid response' military unitEvents in Afghanistan spark reckoning with limits of European hard powerThu Sept 02 2021 - 20:00
Europe mulls defence policy and US reliance after Afghan watershedEurope Letter: Kabul airport chaos proves a ‘stark demonstration’ of limits of EU powerWed Sept 01 2021 - 20:00
EU vows not to allow Afghanistan to create new migration crisisBorders should be secured and Afghan people helped to stay in the region, states agreeTue Aug 31 2021 - 20:21
WHO urges safety measures as Europe goes back to schoolEU countries vote to reimpose restrictions on non-essential travel from US due to Covid surgeMon Aug 30 2021 - 19:18
Fences built along EU borders to curb migrant crossingsAttitudes harden ahead of expected increase of arrivals from AfghanistanFri Aug 27 2021 - 19:40
EU warns over post-Brexit data agreement with UKDecision sustaining cross-border trade and services could terminate if personal data riskedThu Aug 26 2021 - 19:14
When Afghans came to work, their European colleagues had fledEurope Letter: The Taliban have secured leverage over many thousands of livesWed Aug 25 2021 - 20:30
European leaders fail to persuade US to extend time in AfghanistanEuropean capitals fear at-risk Afghans will be left behind as Washington perseveres with August 31st withdrawal dateTue Aug 24 2021 - 23:46
Ranger Wing to be sent to Kabul to aid in evacuation of Irish citizensSpecial forces and DFA personnel to depart in early hours of TuesdayMon Aug 23 2021 - 21:58
Afghanistan: European countries scramble to evacuate people before deadlineLeaders to lobby US president to extend deadline for complete withdrawal of troopsMon Aug 23 2021 - 19:21
Wildfires ravage Europe as temperatures riseVillages are destroyed, thousands are forced to evacuate and vast areas of forest are set ablazeMon Aug 02 2021 - 19:21
Ireland overtakes ‘nearest neighbour’ UK with 72.4% of adults vaccinated, says TaoiseachTony Holohan praises young people who queued to get vaccinated against Covid-19 at walk-in centresSun Aug 01 2021 - 11:59
Return of large Croke Park crowds could hinge on fan compliance with Covid rulesFailure to wear masks could hinder aim to have 40,000 spectators at All Ireland finalsSat Jul 31 2021 - 05:00
Delta overshadows holidays with warning against travel to parts of Greece and SpainGermany tightens measures on returning travellers due to tourism hotspots concernsFri Jul 30 2021 - 18:41
Celebrating a very international wedding – over ZoomEurope Letter: Scattered friends and family cheer a new start for the bride and groomWed Jul 28 2021 - 20:00
EU pauses legal action against UK over Northern Ireland protocolMove follows British government’s call last week for a ‘standstill period’Tue Jul 27 2021 - 20:13
‘Opportunity to recalibrate’: Who will rule in the post-Merkel EU?Exit of the EU's great deal-maker raises prospect for new configurations of powerMon Jul 26 2021 - 01:00
Phil Hogan appointed to business that lobbies European CommissionDigital finance firm Proof of Trust and its spin-off, the Astra Protocol, confirm hireFri Jul 23 2021 - 06:02
Brexit: EU ‘will not renegotiate’ Northern Ireland protocol as UK demands changesBritish government seeks ‘standstill’ period and significant amendments to protocolWed Jul 21 2021 - 20:40
Privacy concerns as EU seeks to regulate cryptocurrenciesMove towards digitalisation of all currency raises questions about privacy of walletsWed Jul 21 2021 - 20:03
EU warns Poland it could face fines if it does not comply with court rulingEuropean Commission report highlights rule of law concerns in Poland and HungaryTue Jul 20 2021 - 22:06
EU to ban cryptocurrency anonymity in anti-money laundering planNew agency would enforce requirement for crypto providers to verify users’ identitiesTue Jul 20 2021 - 20:43
