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EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan quits over Golfgate scandal

EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan quits over Golfgate scandal

26/08/2020

Europe News

Golfgate calls into question clout EU Commission's code of conduct

Is the EU's code of conduct fit for purpose? The case of Irish Commissioner Phil Hogan is proving a test for the institution's rule book.

25/08/2020

Ireland

Golfgate: EU trade chief 'sorry' for dinner attendance

The event was held just a day after Ireland announced fresh COVID-19 restrictions, including no "formal or informal events or parties" to be held at hotel restaurants.

23/08/2020

Ireland

Golfgate scandal: Irish minister resigns after breaking COVID-19 rules

The Taoiseach said the resignation of his second agriculture minister in 54 days was "the right decision for the country."

21/08/2020

Ireland

Ireland closes off three regions to stem 'merciless' coronavirus

Movement has been restricted and restaurants, as well as sport and entertainment venues, have been closed for two weeks in the counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly.

09/08/2020

Earth News

Irish citizens win case to force government action on climate change

It could encourage more people to hold their government to account on environmental policy.

31/07/2020

Ireland

Ryanair shares fall after €185m loss and 99% drop in traffic

The European budget airline says the last quarter was the 'most challenging' in its history as travel restrictions and lockdowns brought bookings to a halt.

27/07/2020

Europe News

'A marathon not a sprint': EU competition chief reacts to Apple defeat

The EU was dealt a blow Wednesday when the union's second-highest court ruled that Apple did not have to pay €13 billion in Irish back taxes

16/07/2020

Ireland

Restaurant turns heat on government as US diners spark COVID-19 fears

JP McMahon, owner of Cava Bodega in Galway, said his staff had been left "very uncomfortable" after a group from Texas dined at the restaurant on Saturday.

14/07/2020

Europe News

'Better to have no deal' if UK continues Brexit stance says Bruton

John Bruton told Euronews that there were elements in Britain's governing Conservative Party who wanted to 'wreck' the European Union

02/07/2020

Ireland

Mícheál Martin elected taoiseach in new Irish coalition government

Mícheál Martin was elected Taoiseach as part of a new Irish coalition government.

27/06/2020

Ireland

Irish parties await members' verdict on three-way coalition deal

The agreement reached by bitter rivals Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael could be rejected on Friday by members of the Green Party, a junior partner

26/06/2020

Europe News

Irish Finance Minister to contest Eurogroup presidency

The other contenders are Spain's Nadia Calviño and Luxembourg’s Pierre Gramegna.

25/06/2020

No Comment

Lockdown forces Irish paralympic hopeful to tread-mill water

In his suburban driveway in the west of Ireland, blind triathlete Leo Hynes clambers into a box of water, straps himself to a bungee cord and starts to swim - going nowhere, but going fast

19/06/2020

Ireland

Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Greens agree to form new Irish government

The leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and the Green Party have agreed on a draft programme of government, with the next Taoiseach yet to be officially confirmed.

15/06/2020

Ireland

Ireland cautiously starts easing lockdown with first of five phases

Don't dream of going to the pub just yet: Ireland is taking baby steps toward easing its coronavirus lockdown, opening up hardware stores and gardening centres and relaxing rules for outdoor exercise.

18/05/2020

Europe News

Irish government under fire over COVID-19 deaths in care homes

Community care facilities including nursing homes now account for nearly two thirds of Ireland's COVID-19 deaths, recent figures show.

12/05/2020

Ireland

Why the next government in Ireland could be historic

Two age-old political rivals have agreed to enter a partnership in a bid to form an Irish government. But why is this significant and what's next?

16/04/2020

Ireland

One island, two coronavirus strategies. Which one is right?

The island of Ireland is a divided one – including when it comes to tackling the coronavirus pandemic.

14/04/2020

Ireland

Coronavirus restrictions in Ireland extended until 5 May

"Every sacrifice that we make is helping to save lives," Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said whilst announcing that the restrictions will be extended another three weeks, until May 5th.

10/04/2020

Ireland

Irish PM Varadkar: EU response to coronavirus has been 'poor' so far

Europe’s response to the coronavirus has been “poor” and uncoordinated, and now is the time for “solidarity”, says Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar.

07/04/2020

Ireland

Ireland's Varadkar will practice medicine again amid COVID-19 outbreak

Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar will go back to work as a doctor to help out during the coronavirus outbreak.

05/04/2020

Ireland

Social distancing a remote prospect in Ireland's asylum centres

Despite government guidance to keep two metres apart to avoid spreading #coronavirus, asylum seekers in centres in Ireland are still living in cramped conditions

03/04/2020

Ireland

Advice from a former doctor in Ireland who contracted coronavirus

Dr Ciara Kelly, a health journalist and former doctor, caught and recovered from coronavirus - here is her advice

01/04/2020

Ireland

'All hands on deck': Ireland's private hospitals join COVID-19 fight

"The public and private sectors are tooling up and working together for the common good," the Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar said. Irish private hospitals will now be treated as public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

30/03/2020

Ireland

Thinking outside the box: Boy plays on despite COVID-19 confinement

His ingenious way of playing football alone amid the coronavirus restrictions has drawn praise from David de Gea and Peter Schmeichel. This Dublin boy has impressed some of the biggest stars with his skills.

24/03/2020