Merkel urges Greece to follow Irish exampleIrish approach allows ownership of bailout reforms, says German chancellorSat Mar 21 2015 - 10:56
Coalition accused of trying to buy election in tax moveTaoiseach says current EU fiscal rules do not reflect strength of economySat Mar 21 2015 - 09:18
Kenny raises prospect of further tax cutsTaoiseach pushes for further flexibility on fiscal rules at EU summit in BrusselsFri Mar 20 2015 - 19:34
Libya security high on agenda for EU foreign affairs summitEU leaders stop far short of endorsing civilian or military mission to LibyaFri Mar 20 2015 - 19:25
Taoiseach pushes for greater budget flexibility from EuropeEnda Kenny says fiscal rules should reflect ‘growing economic strength of the country’Fri Mar 20 2015 - 15:07
Greece agrees to draft new list of reforms ‘within days’German chancellor says Greece must meet commitments before accessing EU moneyFri Mar 20 2015 - 08:26
Reforms a first step as Greece looks to unlock EU fundsAnalysis: constructive summit tone fails to mask growing frustration of European leadersFri Mar 20 2015 - 08:26
State facing fines up to €100m after finding on doctors hoursCourt of Justice says Ireland failed to meet obligations under Working Time DirectiveFri Mar 20 2015 - 07:09
EU leaders locked in discussions on greater oversight of energy supply dealsMerkel says Russian sanctions to be lifted only if Minsk deal implementedFri Mar 20 2015 - 01:00
Ireland still opposed to corporate tax base consolidation, says KennyState prepared to engage constructively with European Commission, says TaoiseachFri Mar 20 2015 - 01:00
Greece boxed into corner as EU leaders harden stanceEnda Kenny says ‘time is running out’ as bank outflows accelerate in GreeceFri Mar 20 2015 - 00:05
Enda Kenny says Ireland opposes European corporate tax planTaoiseach warns ‘time is running out’ for Greece, who must face ‘political responsibilities’Thu Mar 19 2015 - 19:34
Tsipras to meet EU leaders at two-day Brussels summitJuncker is concerned at slow pace of progress on Greek crisis: ‘I’m still worried.’Thu Mar 19 2015 - 12:37
Greek PM and lenders clash ahead of EU summitBefore two-day Brussels summit Alexis Tsipras demands lenders ‘stop unilateral actions’Thu Mar 19 2015 - 01:00
European Commission’s tax rulings proposal may prove ambitiousDevil in the detail when it comes to persuading states to share data on tax rulingsThu Mar 19 2015 - 01:00
Greece back on the agenda as EU frustration grows with lack of progressDespite reprieve Athens must find new measures to satisfy creditorsThu Mar 19 2015 - 01:00
Europe bringing forward proposal to harmonise tax ratesCorporation tax battle set to flare after European Commission targets avoidanceThu Mar 19 2015 - 01:00
EU proposes new legislation to reveal all on tax dealsCountries would be obliged to share details of tax rulingsWed Mar 18 2015 - 12:43
Two million people watch New York paradeFrom Brussels to Melbourne, St Patrick’s Day is celebrated in style across the globeTue Mar 17 2015 - 22:10
Two million line NY’s Fifth Avenue for St Patrick’s Day paradeFestivities around the globe from New York and Sydney to Brussels and Hong KongTue Mar 17 2015 - 15:25
Juncker calls on European states to show solidarity with GreeceVaroufakis hints government might consider suspending campaign promisesSat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
Pan-European data protection agreed despite Irish concerns‘One-stop shop’ to allow EU citizens file privacy complaints in country of residenceSat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
Dara Murphy defends State’s record on data protectionMinister for Data Protection speaks ahead of Brussels meeting on new EU legislationThu Mar 12 2015 - 18:48
Dutch dairy farmers gearing up for post-quota realityA big milk producer, and one of Ireland’s biggest rivals, the Netherlands is looking to increase its output by 20%Thu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
Jean-Claude Juncker call for a European army has much to do with opticsThe idea of a European common defence is likely to gain short shriftThu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
Michael Noonan seeks more flexibility for Ireland following two-year deficit deal for FranceMinister for Finance wants scope for expansionary budget as EU finance ministers grant France, Italy and Belgium more time to meet targetsWed Mar 11 2015 - 01:00
Noonan calls on Brussels for greater flexibility with budgetMinister raises issue with Commission, citing the flexibility granted to FranceTue Mar 10 2015 - 13:29
Greece set to begin €7bn bailout talks in BrusselsFrustration over pace of negotiations between Athens and international lendersTue Mar 10 2015 - 07:47
Noonan to challenge EU budget stance on small statesFrustration mounting about perceived leniency towards France over deficitTue Mar 10 2015 - 01:00
Pressure increases on Greece on reform planTsipras urged to “stop wasting time” ahead of meeting of euro zone finance ministers in BrusselsMon Mar 9 2015 - 15:38
Noonan says repossession threats are to get owners to engage'I think what the figures show is the banks using the courts to get people to engage with them'Mon Mar 9 2015 - 13:46
Greece to dominate eurogroup meetingAthens signals referendum intention if international lenders reject reform planMon Mar 9 2015 - 07:23
Greece proposes hiring tourists as tax inspectors in bid to unlock bailout fundsYanis Varoufakis submits plan to euro group with measures including online gamblingFri Mar 6 2015 - 20:33
Outcome of EU privacy debate will affect lives for decadesEuropean institutions are in the process of replacing existing data rules from 1995 to ensure citizens are better protectedFri Mar 6 2015 - 01:55
Data protection: EU getting tougher on tech companies on a number of frontsRevelations about phone-tapping and surveillance caused waves between EU and USFri Mar 6 2015 - 01:50
Gas supply is a major factor in conflict between Russia and EUA single energy market for Europe is still decades awayThu Mar 5 2015 - 01:01
Fight against Ebola epidemic must continue, Sherlock warnsPresidents of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea attending conference on EbolaTue Mar 3 2015 - 12:59
EU warns Ireland on debt, jobs and banking sectorIreland must take ‘decisive policy action’ to address imbalancesThu Feb 26 2015 - 10:28
Brussels gives France two further years to hit 3% deficit targetMore effort needed to bring deficit down, European Commission warns FranceThu Feb 26 2015 - 01:00
Greek funding crisis is averted – at least for nowPM Alexis Tsipras must keep party and public on side over next four monthsThu Feb 26 2015 - 01:00
Eurogroup approves Greece’s reform measuresAthens’s proposals deemed ‘valid starting point’ for vote on loan extensionWed Feb 25 2015 - 01:00
ECB offers banking inquiry chance for ‘exchange of views’Move follows intervention by Taoiseach over bank’s refusal to participate in investigationWed Feb 25 2015 - 01:00
Eurogroup of finance ministers backs Greek dealList of reform measures Greece sent “is sufficiently comprehensive”Tue Feb 24 2015 - 16:09
Greek deal opens new chapter in extended bailout sagaIn essence, the country is being asked by its lenders to do what Ireland quietly didTue Feb 24 2015 - 16:02
Greece will not be given a free lunch by creditor nationsGreek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis said Europe and Greece had “turned a page” with the agreementTue Feb 24 2015 - 01:15
Eurogroup ‘optimistic’ on Greek reform proposalsGreece to submit proposals on Tuesday as officials report progress in informal talksMon Feb 23 2015 - 22:31
Temporary deals aside, is Germany preparing for a hasty Grexit?Letter from Germany’s ‘five wise men’ says euro zone would be stronger without GreeceSat Feb 21 2015 - 01:00
Deal gives Greece breathing space but with conditionsEuro zone finance ministers back four-month extension of bailoutFri Feb 20 2015 - 23:55
Greece, Eurogroup agree to four month bailout extensionAthens must submit letter listing planned policy measures to Brussels for approval by MondayFri Feb 20 2015 - 21:31
Noonan denies Kenny being economical with truth on debtFF’s Michael McGrath says alleged €50bn savings largely due to longer loan maturitiesFri Feb 20 2015 - 18:33