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# european-commission - Tuesday 31 March, 2020
Irish farmers ask European Commission to suspend imports of beef from outside Europe
Some 318,000 tonnes of beef was imported from outside of Europe last year.
# european-commission - Friday 27 December, 2019
Von der Leyen 'seriously concerned' over concluding post-Brexit trade deal within 2020 deadline
“I am very worried given the little time we have,” Ursula von der Leyen said.
# european-commission - Thursday 26 December, 2019
You will always be welcomed back, EU chief tells UK in Brexit 'love letter'
The UK has inflicted unnecessary damage on itself with Brexit, the European Commission’s vice-president has said.
# european-commission - Wednesday 11 December, 2019
Von der Leyen's Green Deal promises a carbon-neutral EU by 2050
At least 25% of the EU’s long-term budget should be dedicated to climate action, the EU Commission has said.
# european-commission - Sunday 1 December, 2019
New European Commission begins fresh term under leadership of von der Leyen
The team took the reins as the 28-member union is faced with a mountain of difficulties, including Brexit.
# european-commission - Wednesday 27 November, 2019
The new European Commission has been voted in ... here are the key players
The incoming European Commission will take office on 1 December.
# european-commission - Friday 15 November, 2019
EU approves state aid for €3bn National Broadband Plan
The decision means the contract for the €3 billion plan can be signed.
# european-commission - Tuesday 1 October, 2019
€14 billion Apple tax fund could lose €70 million this year
The fund is to be held in escrow until the outcome of legal challenges to the European Commission’s landmark ruling in 2016.
# european-commission - Tuesday 17 September, 2019
EU tax demand 'defies reality and common sense', claims Apple
It is fighting the European Commission’s landmark order that the company reimburse Ireland €13 billion in back taxes.
# european-commission - Tuesday 10 September, 2019
EU accused of 'divisive rhetoric' after appointing Vice President for 'Protecting Our Way of Life'
This title is a rebranding of the Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship portfolio.
# european-commission - Wednesday 17 July, 2019
EU launches probe into Amazon's use of third-party sellers data
Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said the investigation would be completed as a matter of priority.
# european-commission - Tuesday 16 July, 2019
Ursula von der Leyen narrowly elected as new President of the European Commission
The German defence minister will take up her post in November.
Von der Leyen 'ready' to back Brexit delay in pitch to MEPs for European Commission president bid
MEPs will vote today on whether to elect the German defence minister to the European Commission top job.
# european-commission - Wednesday 10 July, 2019
Poll: Are you happy with Phil Hogan getting a second term?
Hogan previously served as the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development.
# european-commission - Tuesday 9 July, 2019
Phil Hogan nominated for a second term as Ireland's European Commissioner
There had been speculation that Hogan would lose the Taoiseach’s support after the fallout from the Mercosur trade deal.
# european-commission - Monday 8 July, 2019
Telecoms group concerned about Eir's €1bn claim and will consider legal action against the Irish government
Eir’s CEO told an Oireachtas committee recently that it could deliver the NBP for less than €1 billion.
# european-commission - Tuesday 2 July, 2019
Why are leaders deadlocked over the top EU jobs - and who's in the running?
European leaders showed frustration as they entered a third day of discussions on who should fill the EU’s top jobs.
# european-commission - Sunday 30 June, 2019
'It's a bad deal, there's no point in saying otherwise': Agriculture minister on trade agreement with South American countries
The deal with hit the Irish beef sector.
# european-commission - Friday 28 June, 2019
'A bad deal for Irish farmers': EU signs massive trade agreement with South American countries
The EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur today sealed a hugely significant trade deal.
# european-commission - Friday 21 June, 2019
EU leaders call 'crisis' summit after failure to agree on candidates for Brussels top jobs
EU leaders failed to agree on a successor to Jean-Claude Juncker.
# european-commission - Thursday 20 June, 2019
UK's porn blocking laws to be delayed again
The laws were to be introduced on 15 July, but are to be delayed because of bureaucratic, legal issues.
# european-commission - Tuesday 28 May, 2019
The EU's Game of Thrones: Merkel and Macron clash over who should replace Juncker
The German Chancellor prefers Manfred Weber, while Macron wants a centre-left pick, or one of two French candidates.
# european-commission - Tuesday 21 May, 2019
'Ambitious' single-use plastic straws and cutlery ban approved by European Council
This was the final step in adopting the single-use products ban, which will come into force in Ireland by 2021.
# european-commission - Wednesday 15 May, 2019
Who are the candidates most likely to replace Jean-Claude Juncker?
What does the President of the European Commission do, and how is he/she elected? It’s complicated…
# european-commission - Saturday 23 March, 2019
If UK seek long extension, they'll have to run candidates in European elections, says Coveney
The man tipped to be the next EC president says the UK is ‘infecting’ Europe’s decision-making process..
# european-commission - Thursday 28 February, 2019
Rising rents and lack of social housing has driven up homelessness in Ireland, EU warns
The European Commission report was highly critical of Ireland’s housing policy.
# european-commission - Tuesday 22 January, 2019
Taoiseach won't accept Brexit border promises that 'it will be alright on the night'
A European Commission spokesman said today that it’s “pretty obvious” that a no-deal Brexit would lead to a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.
# european-commission - Wednesday 19 December, 2018
EU reaches landmark agreement to cut usage of single-use plastics
The directive will come into effect in two years time if it is passed.
# european-commission - Thursday 29 November, 2018
Irish 18-year-olds can now avail of 12,000 free interrail tickets to travel around Europe next summer
Winning applicants will have the opportunity to travel between 15 April and 31 October 2019.
# european-commission - Wednesday 7 November, 2018
EU secures funding to roll out free WiFi hotspots to public spaces
Local authorities can apply for vouchers worth €15,000 to provide free public WiFi in town centres, parks, libraries and museums.
# european-commission - Thursday 18 October, 2018
European Commission withdraws ECJ case against Ireland after €13.1 billion Apple tax is recovered
Ireland completed the recovery of the aid on 6 September.
# european-commission - Saturday 6 October, 2018
Chances of Brexit agreement have 'increased', Jean-Claude Juncker says
The change in tone comes two days after EU Council President Donald Tusk gave London a stern warning that time was running out to strike a deal.
# european-commission - Wednesday 19 September, 2018
To reach EU targets Ireland needs to increase its plastic recycling by 80%
According to Repak, Ireland’s plastic recycling must increase to 175,000 tonnes by 2030 to reach new EU targets.
# european-commission - Wednesday 12 September, 2018
Charlie Flanagan has 'open mind' about scrapping seasonal time changes
The President of the European Commission has proposed to end the changes in Europe next year.
# european-commission - Saturday 1 September, 2018
Lights out for halogen lamps as Europe-wide phasing-out of bulbs begins today
EU member states agreed to withdrawing the inefficient bulbs from the market in 2009.
# european-commission - Monday 6 August, 2018
European Commission opens case against Ireland over levels of drinking water contamination
Earlier this year Irish Water was fined for delays in carrying out work at six water treatment plans in Donegal to reduce levels.
# european-commission - Sunday 5 August, 2018
UK trade secretary says Britain likely to leave EU without a deal
Liam Fox put the chances of a no-deal departure at “60-40″.
# european-commission - Sunday 22 July, 2018
'Nonsensical': Restaurants are fighting an EU bid to mandate free tap water for all
Trade groups believe a European proposal will unfairly burden businesses.
# european-commission - Friday 20 July, 2018
Pressure mounts on GAA after Liam Miller tribute match sells out within minutes
The move may fall foul of a 2016 ruling by the European Commission over a €30m grant from the Government for the stadium’s redevelopment.
# european-commission - Thursday 19 July, 2018
New Brexit secretary says he will 'intensify' talks with EU
Meanwhile, the EU has urged members to “step up preparations” for all Brexit outcomes before the 30 March deadline.
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Poll: Do you welcome new garda powers for restricting movement during Covid-19 crisis?
GARDAÍ HAVE NEW powers to arrest and detain members of the public who flout the advice of the public health authorities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cabinet members signed off on the measures yesterday, and they were signed by Health Minister Simon Harris, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Attorney General last night.
Measures in place at present mean members of the public must stay at home, except to gather essential goods, to provide essential care, or to get a brief spell of exercise within 2km of their home.
However, some people are not abiding by these guidelines and authorities are worried more people will flout the guidelines over the Easter weekend.
Those convicted under the new rules could face a maximum of six months in prison or a fine of €2,500.
We want to know: Do you welcome the new garda powers for restricting movement during the Covid-19 crisis?
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