Ireland Warned it Will Not Meet Climate Budget Targets
Ireland will not meet the targets set in the first and second carbon budget periods unless urgent action is taken
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Antoinette Tyrrell is a writer and journalist who started her career in print and broadcast journalism in Ireland. An English and History graduate of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, she worked for 11 years in corporate public relations for Irish Government bodies in the Foreign Direct Investment and Energy sectors. She is the founder of GoWrite, a business writing and public relations consultancy. Her work has appeared in a range of national and international media and trade publications. She is also a traditionally published novelist of commercial fiction.
MEPs Back Plans for More Affordable Electricity
MEPs have backed proposals for the reform of the EU electricity market. Stronger consumer protection against volatile prices and greater
Support for EU Response to War in Ukraine Remains High Among EU Citizens
The latest Standard Eurobarometer survey conducted in June 2023 shows strong backing for the EU’s response to Russia’s invasion of
MEPs Agree on Legal Definition of Rape
The European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties and Women’s Rights has approved changes to a proposed directive on combating violence
Additional €430 Million of EU Funds to Support Agri Sector
The EU Commission is proposing to mobilise additional EU funding for farmers across the Union impacted by adverse climatic events,
EU Adopts 11th Package of Russian Sanctions
The European Council has adopted an eleventh package of economic and individual restrictive measures intended to strengthen existing EU sanctions
Council Reaches Agreement on Key Asylum and Migration Laws
The Council of the European Union has taken a significant step towards modernizing the EU’s rulebook for asylum and migration
EU Council to Increase Preparedness Against Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Threats
The European Council has today approved conclusions on strengthening whole-of-society resilience in the context of civil protection, including preparedness for
60% Increase in Cyberattacks on Irish Healthcare System
There has been a 60% spike in attempted cyberattacks on Irish hospitals and healthcare settings, according to cybersecurity firm Smarttech247.
WHO Europe Launches New MPox Campaign
WHO/Europe is calling for vigilance amid concerns that spring and summertime could see mpox (monkeypox) cases flaring up once more.
Analog Devices Announces €630 Million Investment in Irish Plant
Global semi-conductor leader Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) has announced a €630 million investment at its Next Generation Semiconductor R&D and