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EU committee looks for renewed commitment from Ireland to 15% corporate tax rate

The chairman of an EU tax subcommittee is looking for renewed assurances that Ireland is still committed to a minimum corporate tax rate of 15%, amid lingering concerns from EU institutions about Ireland’s ability to regulate several tech giants ...

18 Sept 2022 at 12:00

Business

MEP for Laois says EU moves closer to one size fits all phone charging cable

Charger clutter could soon be a thing of the past, with the news that the European Council has backed proposals for a common standard, according to a politician who represents Laois and other counties in the EU. In as statement, Ireland South ...

03 Feb 2022 at 19:23

MEP for Laois recounts direct experience with Russian army

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MEP for Offaly recounts direct experience with Russian military

Green Party Ireland South MEP and Spokesperson for the Marine, Grace O’Sullivan, says Irish fishers and environmentalists have found common cause in opposing Russian naval drills and missile tests off the Irish coast, recalling her own ...

28 Jan 2022 at 15:23

National News

Macra seeks meeting with Green MEP over his letters to banks on livestock loans to farmers

Macra na Feirme has recently written to Green party MEP Ciaran Cuffe requesting a meeting over his letter regarding lending to young farmers for growth in their livestock enterprises. To date, they say no response has been received by ...

09 Dec 2021 at 17:21

National News

One plug type for all devices to move a step closer this week

Different phone and tablet chargers will soon be a thing of the past thanks to new EU legislation on the way. By autumn 2024, USB Type-C will become the common charging port for all mobile phones, tablets and cameras, thanks to new ...

30 Sept 2022 at 18:23

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Have your say on the future of the EU!

Just over two years ago, the European Parliament proposed the establishment of a citizens’ assembly, now known as the Conference on the Future of Europe (COFEU). Its purpose is to look at the European Union, its institutions, its ...

02 Nov 2021 at 08:00

National News

Online Black Friday shoppers warned of extra UK charges

Online shoppers hoping to bag a bargain on Black Friday have been warned to be aware of additional postal charges for UK goods. With the UK no longer being part of the EU there are now significant changes for consumer rights ...

23 Nov 2021 at 10:59

National News

Young people in Ireland will be celebrated this year as part of European Year of Youth

The EU has dedicated the year 2022 as the year to celebrate young people all across Europe. The pandemic has had a significant negative effect on young people and the European Year of Youth will be a chance to bring their ...

09 Jan 2022 at 18:10

Local News

Should Portlaoise be twinned with a town in Palestine? An MEP for Laois thinks so

A politician who represents Laois voters in Europe wants a mass campaign that would see Irish and Palestinian towns twinned. Grace O'Sullivan is a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Ireland South. The Green ...

06 May 2023 at 16:53

National News

MEP calls for mass twinning campaign between Irish and Palestinian towns

An MEP is calling for a mass twinning campaign between Irish and Palestinian towns. Ireland South MEP Grace O'Sullivan makes the call as Cork County Council considers a motion to build networks with a city in the ...

04 May 2023 at 10:04

National News

'We should go the full hog' - MEP calls for full ban on disposable vapes

Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher has said that the Irish Government should follow the example of the French government, and other EU Member State governments, and completely ban the sale of disposable vapes. “I ...

14 Sept 2023 at 16:33

National News

'Worry' that ECB rates increase will pile further pressure on mortgage holders

Concerns have been raised that mortgage holders could be facing a further interest rate increase later today, which would be the 10th increase since July of last year. The European Central Bank (ECB) has put ...

14 Sept 2023 at 10:37

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