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Anger as the eurozone tries to stand firm “No one will be sheltered from austerity” – that was the message from Ireland’s prime minister as he unveiled a four-year financial plan of cuts in return for… 25/11/2013
Ireland branded ‘tax haven’ ahead of EU summit on tax evasion Ireland faced further questions over its corporate tax rate on Wednesday after US senators branded the country as a ‘tax haven’. Those remarks came during… 22/05/2013
Ireland not to blame for Apple tax – Deputy PM A senior Irish politician is denying the country is to blame for computer giant Apple’s low tax payments. The company paid just 1.9 percent tax on its… 21/05/2013
Apple faces questions over alleged tax evasionTechnology giant Apple has been accused by a US Senate committee of tax evasion for allegedly exploiting the differences between American and Irish tax… 21/05/2013
Record Profits for Ryanair Irish low cost airline Ryanair has posted record earnings. Passenger numbers were up by three million compared to the same period last year, revenue was… 20/05/2013
Lenders consider seven year extension for Portugal loan repayments International lenders have recommended that Portugal should get an extra seven years to repay loans to the European Union. The move would offer a… 10/04/2013
In a world gone green – nocomment In a major coup, an ancient wonder of the world, the Pyramids of Giza and a modern wonder of the world, the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro in… 18/03/2013
World goes green for St Patrick’s Day Ireland has put aside its economic travails to celebrate the day of its national Saint, St Patrick. The streets of Dublin were a sea of green as young and… 18/03/2013
Americans go green for St Patrick Going Green took on a whole new meaning in Chicago when the city’s river was turned a gaudy hue in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. All across the … 17/03/2013
IMF head calls for more stimulus The head of the International Monetary Fund has said the European Central Bank should cut interest rates and allow higher inflation. Christine Lagarde… 08/03/2013
EU leaders talk of Cyprus bailout for end of March A bailout for Cyprus could be on the cards by the end of March following talks in Brussels. The news comes after recent comments by EU Commissioner for… 05/03/2013
Bank of Ireland upbeat in stabilising economy Bank of Ireland has said signs that the Irish economy improved in the second half of 2012 have continued into this year. That upbeat assessment came as… 04/03/2013
Ryanair Aer Lingus deal rebuffed again EU competition regulators have blocked Ryanair’s third attempt to acquire its Irish rival Aer Lingus. Europe’s biggest low-cost airline called the ruling… 27/02/2013
Ireland reaches historic bank deal Ireland has struck a long-awaited deal to ease the burden of the debts it took on to rescue its banking system. Prime Minister Enda Kenny won European… 07/02/2013
Ryanair lifts profit forecast More passengers meant higher earnings for Ryanair at the end of last year. Europe’s biggest low-cost airline has just hiked its full-year profit forecast to… 28/01/2013
Ireland: the emotional battle of abortion Kiera contacted the Irish support group Termination for Medical Reasons after losing her baby. Here she tells euronews her story and why she believes there… 22/01/2013
There’s distance between us! Officials in Brussels admit it is a problem they must tackle: how to close the big distance between the European Union and its citizens. In these tough… 21/01/2013
Irish PM warns UK that EU exit would be ‘catastrophic’ Taoiseach Enda Kenny has warned British Prime Minister David Cameron that quitting the EU would be “catastrophic”. Kenny made his comments in an interview… 17/01/2013
Irish Prime Minister focuses on bailout programme exit Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny took to the stage of the European Parliament in Strasbourg to outline his priorities at the helm of the EU Presidency. Chief… 16/01/2013
Europe Weekly: Ireland takes charge In this edition of Europe Weekly, Ireland takes over the EU Presidency for the next six months; we take a look at the social problems in Europe amid rising… 11/01/2013
Ireland: we need to talk about abortion It’s one of Ireland’s most emotional and sensitive debates – abortion. In Ireland, it is a criminal act which could send both patient and doctor to life in… 11/01/2013
Dublin eyes economic recovery, bailout exit Ireland wants to mark a successful EU presidency by taking more steps on the road to economic recovery. That was the message from the country’s prime… 10/01/2013
Is EU-president Ireland still a euro-enthusiast? It’s the turn of the Irish to run the EU for six months. What are they going to do and has recession changed their legendary euro-enthusiasm? Ireland’s… 10/01/2013
Irish PM Kenny urges UK to stay inside the EU Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has used the official curtain raiser for his country’s EU presidency to urge the UK not to loosen its ties with Europe. He… 09/01/2013
Northern Ireland: behind the flag riots It all began on the night of December 3. A fight over a flag in a province officially at peace for years but where street violence has never really… 07/01/2013
Irish presidency eyes EU-US trade dealIreland takes over the EU presidency for six months on January 1st. Dublin says its main priority is “getting the European economy back on track” with… 17/12/2012
More austerity for Ireland The Irish government says it is on the road to recovery, but still hit the country’s long-suffering people with a new 3.5 billion euro dose of austerity on… 05/12/2012
In business Running a company requires a variety of skills and abilities which increasing numbers of young business people are learning via management courses. But… 30/11/2012
Ryanair flying high Ryanair’s shares took off on Monday, boosted by better-than-expected first half results. Europe’s biggest budget airline owes its strong performance to… 05/11/2012
Queen and McGuinness historical handshake – nocomment The Queen shook hands with former IRA commander Martin McGuinness. The historical handshake happened in private at the beginning, but was repeated afterwards… 28/06/2012
Ryanair seeks green light for Aer Lingus takeover Aer Lingus is back on Ryanair’s takeover radar which pleased the markets. To find out the intentions of Europe’s biggest low-cost carrier and the effects on… 20/06/2012
Cool response to Ryanair’s Aer Lingus bid Ryanair third attempt to take over its Irish rival Aer Lingus got a cool response from the Dublin government, which is selling its 25 percent stake in Aer… 20/06/2012
Italy v Republic of Ireland: How it happened Italy made it through to the knock-out stages thanks to a convincing 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in Poznan. After a relatively slow start to the… 19/06/2012
Euro 2012: Spain, Italy go throughWorld and European champions Spain reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 as winners of Group C and sent Croatia crashing out after beating them 1-0 in… 18/06/2012
Spain v Ireland: How it happened So Spain’s 4-0 win ends Ireland’s chances of going through to the next round. The Irish side had gone into the tournament on a 14-match unbeaten run, but have… 15/06/2012
Spain rolls over IrelandSpain’s Fernando Torres jumps over Ireland’s goalkeeper Shay Given during their Group C Euro 2012 soccer match at the PGE Arena stadium in Gdansk. REUTERS/Kai… 15/06/2012
EURO 2012: Spain eliminate Ireland Defending champions Spain grabbed their first win of Euro 2012 on Thursday after a 4-0 thrashing of Ireland in Gdansk. Spain, who drew their opener with… 14/06/2012
Ireland v Croatia: How it happened Croatia played with class and precision to secure their 3-1 win over the republic of Ireland. Slaven Bilic’s team played with an energy and directness which… 11/06/2012
Croatia down Ireland in perfect Euro start Former Wolfsburg striker Mario Mandžukic scored a brace of goals to hand Croatia a convincing 3-1 win over The Republic of Ireland at the Miejski Stadium in… 11/06/2012
Europe Weekly: Ireland says ‘Yes’ to treaty In this week’s Europe Weekly we take a look at Ireland’s approval of the new EU fiscal pact following its referendum. In Greece, pro-bailout parties… 01/06/2012
Ireland’s realistic yes The Irish have held three referendum’s on Europe in four years. They said ‘no’ to the Nice Treaty but ‘yes’ to the Lisbon Treaty. This time the finance… 01/06/2012
Irish yes or yes on EU fiscal pact ‘Let’s be practical,’ the Irish have been forced to think in casting their referendum votes for or against tighter new European Union fiscal rules. They are… 31/05/2012
Euro 2012: Republic of Ireland The Republic of Ireland kick start their Euro 2012 Group C campaign against Croatia on Sunday June 10 at the Municipal Stadium in Poznań. Ireland are making… 30/05/2012
Ryanair sees clouds ahead Ryanair’s cautious 2013 outlook put off investors on Monday in London. The share price of Europe’s biggest discount airline was down 6% in early trading but… 21/05/2012
Ryanair issues profits warning for 2013 Europe’s biggest budget airline Ryanair has posted its biggest ever annual profit at over half a billion euros, beating forecasts, but warns fuel costs and a… 21/05/2012
Bailout brings deficit of trust to Ireland Across Ireland empty buildings stand testament to the legacy of the Celtic tiger. A legacy which included a spectacular economic boom and a bust which led to… 04/05/2012
Draw and play keep Parkinson’s at bay “I lost the swing in my left arm. It did not work very well. I realised something was wrong”. “My problems started 11 years ago. So I went to the doctors… 03/04/2012
Half of Ireland refuses to pay property tax Not since 1977 have the Irish paid property taxes on their principal homes, and they are not enjoying paying them again. Since a 100 euro charge was imposed… 02/04/2012
Escaped elephant in Ireland – nocomment Escaped from a circus in Ireland, a 2.5 tonne elephant has been re-captured in Blackpool, County Cork. The Indian elephant, called Baby took a tour of the… 30/03/2012
Micro-credit brings organic growth in Ireland Business Planet has been to Dublin. The third country after Greece and Portugal to need an international financial bailout, it is forecast Ireland will come… 20/03/2012
Dublin looks to Beijing for growth opportunities Ireland, the former Celtic Tiger has been hosting a probable future leader of the land of the dragon. China’s vice president Xi Jinping visited a dairy… 20/02/2012
Defying disability This week on Learning World we look at projects in Ireland, Qatar and Malta helping people with special needs integrate fully into their societies. One… 23/12/2011
Portugal peerless in Lisbon Portugal sealed their place Euro 2012 finals after beating Bosnia 6 -2 in Lisbon. An inspired performance from Christiano Ronaldo with two solo goals helped… 16/11/2011
Preparing for the Red Bull Flugtag Dublin 2011 Turn2me.org team’s preparation for the Red Bull Flugtag Dublin 2011. (filmed by Odhrán O’Donnell) 09/11/2011
Talk, walk and learn with the animals Learning with animals is one educational method that can offer a sound teaching technique. But what can children learn from animals? To find out, this week… 28/10/2011
Ireland: Dublin under water – nocomment The equivalent amount of rain that normally falls in the month of October fell in 24 hours in Dublin, Ireland. 25/10/2011
Europe Weekly: What price to save the euro? EU leaders say they want to save the euro – but at what price? Are the Greek people ready to make further sacrifices? How much will it cost to recapitalise… 21/10/2011
World Cup set for quarter-finals Zac Guildford scored four tries to help tournament hosts New Zealand thrash Canada 79-15 in their final Pool A game in Wellington. Graham Henry’s men… 02/10/2011
Rugby World Cup: Ireland stun Australia The World Cup had its first big upset on Saturday when Ireland secured a famous 15-6 victory over Australia in their Pool C clash at Eden Park. Fly half’s… 17/09/2011
Pricy fuel hits Ryanair profits Ryanair has said that higher summer ticket sales will keep it on track to meet its earnings targets this year. That comes after soaring fuel costs squeezed… 25/07/2011
Dublin hails Bank of Ireland stake sale The Irish government has sold a 1.1 billion euro stake in Bank of Ireland to a group of unidentified investors. Bank of Ireland is the country’s last lender… 25/07/2011
Ireland benefits from Greek deal The new Greek rescue deal could save Ireland a lot of money as euro zone leaders decided at their special emergency summit to cut the interest rate charged on… 22/07/2011
Ryanair warns of no profit growth in 2012 Ryanair has said its earnings will be flat this year due to high fuel costs and a lack of growth in capacity. The boss of Europe’s largest low-cost airline… 23/05/2011
Barack Obama visits Ireland – nocomment President Obama is on the first leg of a week-long European tour, with stops in the UK, France and Poland. His trip started in Ireland. 23/05/2011
British Queen arrives in Dublin for historic visit Queen Elizabeth II has arrived in Dublin at the start of her historic visit to the Irish Republic. The British monarch is the first to set foot in Ireland… 17/05/2011
Moodys bad news and bad moods for Ireland Not good news for the Emerald Isle as Moodys cut Ireland’s rating by two points almost to the verge of junk status to keep the outlook negative. The euro… 15/04/2011
Allied Irish loss soars, cuts 2,000 jobs Allied Irish Banks is to cut the jobs of over 2,000 people after making a massive annual loss of 10.4 billion euros. AIB said customers withdrew 22 billion… 12/04/2011
Ireland under ratings pressure again Mixed news for Ireland from ratings agencies. Standard & Poor’s cut the country’s debt rating – again – but this time by just one notch to BBB+. Rival… 01/04/2011
Irish PM complains about bailout interest rate in US On a St Patrick’s Day visit to Washington, Ireland’s newly elected prime minister Enda Kenny continued to gripe about the interest rate that the EU and the… 17/03/2011
EU corporate tax proposal worries Ireland Economically battered Ireland is wary of increasing pressure on its low corporation tax under a new Europe-wide standardisation proposal out of Brussels. Yet… 16/03/2011
Ireland’s ghost estates Ireland’s so-called ghost estates, are a stark reminder of the fall from grace of one Europe’s biggest success stories. And today an EU/IMF bailout plan to… 09/12/2010
Can the euro survive? So what now for the euro? As investors set their sights on the eurozone’s weakest members, are the days of the single currency numbered? Euronews’ Tokunbo… 23/11/2010
Ireland’s bailout: cause and consequences The first eurozone country to officially enter recession in September 2008, Ireland’s economic nightmare began with the bursting of its property bubble… 22/11/2010
Euro faces a battle to survive: Van RompuyThe euro single currency is facing a battle for survival, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said on Tuesday as Ireland considers tapping the EU for… 16/11/2010
Irish parliament passes emergency bank legislationThe Irish parliament has passed emergency legislation to allow for the liquidation of the former Anglo Irish bank. It is part of a deal with the European… 07/02/2013
Official Irish report damns Magdalene LaundriesFor decades the Irish Catholic church took in abandoned and illegitimate girls in what seemed an act of mercy. Now a six-month government inquiry has… 05/02/2013
Irish council calls for drink-drive permits to combat depressionA council in Ireland has voted to back a motion allowing some people to drive while above the legal alcohol limit. Kerry County Council will now ask Justice… 22/01/2013
Belfast flag row: sixth night of riotingThe row over the flying of the Union flag at Belfast City Hall has led to a sixth successive night of clashes in Northern Ireland’s capital. Hours after… 09/01/2013
Union flag protests continue in BelfastViolent protests continue in Northern Ireland as loyalists renewed their anger against restrictions on flying the union flag from Belfast City Hall… 09/01/2013
Police fire plastic bullets in fifth night of Belfast unrestHundreds of loyalists picketed Belfast City Hall on Monday night in their continuing protest over the Union flag. The unrest has been triggered by a… 08/01/2013
Dublin flies the EU Presidency flagThe European Union flag and that of the Irish Republic were raised simultaneously at an official ceremony at Dublin castle on Monday morning to mark the start… 31/12/2012
Ireland allows limited access to abortionsIreland’s government is tackling the controversial issue of abortion, allowing them under strict circumstances. In the only EU country that bans… 19/12/2012
First Irish right-to-die-case is heard in courtA terminally ill woman has taken Ireland’s first right-to-die case to the country’s High Court. Fifty-eight-year-old Marie Fleming who is suffering from… 05/12/2012
Austrian group makes cash call to poke FacebookAn Austrian group calling itself “Europe versus Facebook”, which has filed a privacy law suit against the American social network, is launching a crowdfunding… 04/12/2012
Couple jailed for having sex in Dubai taxiA court in Dubai has jailed a British woman and an Irish man for three months for having sex in taxi. The case is the latest in which Westerners have… 22/11/2012
Thousands call for a change in Ireland’s abortion lawsIreland’s government is coming under pressure to change the rules on abortion after thousands marched on the prime minister’s offices. The rally follows the… 18/11/2012
Ireland vows to clarify abortion law after woman’s deathThe Irish government says the country’s stance on abortion needs clarifying after the death of a pregnant woman in hospital. Savita Halappanavar was… 16/11/2012
Calls grow for clarification of Irish abortion lawProtestors gathered for a candlelit vigil in front of Dublin’s parliament in a show of support for the family of a seriously-ill pregnant woman who died after… 15/11/2012
Republican held in Northern Ireland prison guard killingPolice in Northern Ireland have arrested two men in connection with the shooting of prison officer David Black. The father-of-two was gunned down as he… 02/11/2012
Eight years later, Irish boy makes new pen friendsA ten-year-old Irish boy has made two new unexpected pen friends. Oisin Millea found a message in a bottle from two young French Canadian girls on a… 23/10/2012
Puppies freed from illegal tradersTwo men have been arrested in Dublin after more than 30 puppies were found stuffed into boxes in the back of two cars. It’s suspected they were bred illegally… 11/10/2012
Royal row over Duchess pics spreadsAn Irish tabloid newspaper has published pictures of the wife of Prince William sunbathing topless. The Royal couple have already begun action against… 16/09/2012
Traditional parades spark violence in N.IrelandOn a third night of violence police in Northern Ireland have come under attack during disturbances in Belfast. Tensions have erupted surrounding the… 05/09/2012
Ex-Anglo Irish bank boss charged with fraudThe man who used to be in charge of the bank most connected to Ireland’s financial crisis has been charged with 16 fraud-related offences. After being… 24/07/2012
Ex-Anglo Irish bank boss arrestedThe former head of the bank at the centre of Ireland’s economic crisis has been arrested. Sean Fitzpatrick, who was with Anglo Irish bank for 20 years… 24/07/2012
Assistant jailed for stealing from U2 guitaristThe assistant to U2 bassist Adam Clayton has been found guilty of stealing 2.3 million euros from the Irish rock group guitarist. Carol Hawkins, 47… 06/07/2012
Historic handshake boosts Anglo-Irish relationsIn an historic gesture, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has shaken hands with former IRA commander Martin McGuinness. It took just a matter of seconds, but for… 27/06/2012
Gesture of peace – Queen and ex-IRA leader shake handsIn a gesture heavy with symbolism, Queen Elizabeth has shaken hands with the former IRA commander, Martin McGuinness. The much-anticipated encounter came… 27/06/2012
Dublin court to hear case of ripped-off rockstarThe former personal assistant of U2 bassist Adam Clayton has pleaded not guilty to 184 counts of theft in a court in Dublin. Her trial begins on Friday. Carol… 08/06/2012
Irish referendum endorses EU’s fiscal treatyIreland has backed the EU’s new fiscal treaty with 60 percent of voters in Thursday’s referendum saying ‘yes’ to plans to rein in government budgets across… 01/06/2012
