Government ‘made aware’ of errors in Aughinish Alumina export data – The Irish Times
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) said it is working to clarify figures provided by Aughinish Alumina relating to…
LEAK: EU to Use State-Run Social Media to Combat US Tech
Brussels is planning to use state-run social media to combat privately-owned services operated by US tech companies, a…
Brussels faces backlash over carbon trading system as production costs soar
Published on 28/05/2026 – 17:53 GMT+2 Six European Union countries have raised renewed concerns over the bloc’s carbon…
EU’s six big economies seek move on capital market union despite Irish worries – The Irish Times
The European Union’s six largest economies have proposed the “phased” introduction of a central oversight body for financial…
EU sanctions on Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina would be ‘self-defeating, says Taoiseach – The Irish Times
Imposing sanctions on products exported by Co Limerick-based Aughinish Alumina to Russia would be “self-defeating” and would harm…
Aughinish Alumina warns EU restrictions on Russia trade could hit Irish national grid – The Irish Times
Aughinish Alumina has warned the Government of the “potential unintended consequences” of the EU applying a trade restriction…
EU Plots Partial US Satellite Ban Amid Musk Feud
The European Union has announced plans to sabotage the expansion of Elon Musk’s Starlink by restricting US satellite…
Exclusive: No reply means yes: EU pushes silent approval for energy grid permits
The tacit approval of permits for new energy projects has emerged as one of the most politically explosive…
Ireland’s population grew by 1.6% last year, EU figures show – The Irish Times
The State’s population grew by nearly 90,000 last year, according to new figures published by the European Commission.…
Irish diplomats warned over tobacco lobbyists; AI in primary schools – The Irish Times
Irish diplomats in Brussels have been warned to be on high alert for lobbying by the tobacco industry.…
Commission sides with Spain on EU cash for pensions row as parliament calls for transparency
Published on 20/05/2026 – 16:47 GMT+2•Updated 16:53 The European Commission has backed Spain following allegations that Madrid used…
Irish diplomats were warned about ‘approaches’ from Big Tobacco – The Irish Times
Irish diplomats and officials in Brussels were privately advised to be on guard to rebuff “approaches” made by…