State is set to gain two MEP seats from Brexit, while boundary changes will also take a toll

MEP fell out with party over a change of groups in the parliament five years ago

Ennis-based recruitment firm opens new Manchester office to drive UK expansion

Including west and northwest projects in Ten-T could have exposed State to ‘majority of costs’

Fine Gael colleague warned minister intervention could close off EU financing ‘for good’

Report from State agency encourages Irish businesses to develop ties in north of England

Kieran Hartley appeals to Micheál Martin to intervene over Brian Crowley’s long absence

Being present for votes in European Parliament an ‘essential element’ of MEP’s job

Meanwhile, Leo proves to be the perfect host as Fine Gael looks forward to summer nights

Brian Crowley has not attended parliament since re-election in 2014 due to ill health

Kieran Hartley writes to FF chief over lack of representation in European Parliament

A growing cohort are stalling retirement and starting new careers in 50s and 60s

Culture shock: The publication is a significant resource for professionals and policymakers involved in the future development of museums

New figures show average attendance rate of 81 per cent in 2015, up from 76 per cent

Ardnaree-Sarsfield soundly beaten as victors become seventh Kerry side to win club title

European Parliament resolution demands unconditional release of Irish man

EU parliament seeks Irish man’s immediate release and cites breach of human rights

An amendment banning bullfighting subsidies was passed by the European Parliament

Political groups play crucial backroom role in European politics

Turnout of Republic’s representatives dropped almost 25% – one of lowest in the EU

MEPs entitled to daily allowance of €304 and monthly stipend of €4,299

One can empathise with personal cases but Ireland’s voice in Europe is vital

Dara Murphy responds to research showing Ireland has worse voting rate of all 28 member states

Independents Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan and Brian Crowley monitored by watchdog

Ireland’s MEPs generally seen as strong performers in EU politics

Only TDs and senators entitled to vote which means the Government can chose winner

Biggest payment made by department since start of last year was €1.7m to engineering firm lawyers

We can’t let our representatives go on a very long summer break without acknowledging their outstanding contribution

Political groups will be judged by whether or not they deliver on promises

Members of the UK Independence Party turned their back to the EU flag

Micheál Martin says FF cannot be linked to a group with racist or homophobic views

ECR parliamentary grouping contains ‘racist’ and ‘homophobic’ elements, says Martin

Chief whip Seán Ó Fearghaíl said the party was “reeling” and “bewildered” by Crowley’s actions, which suggests the Soldiers of Destiny ought to get out more

Oireachtas committe told 18 out of 28 states have no far-right representation

National Front leader unable to get necessary support from seven EU countries

Analysis: Martin playing political ‘whack-a-mole’ with troublesome TDs, Senators and MEPs

MEP’s decision to join Eurosceptic group ‘totally incompatible’ with party principles

Crowley says he has moved to the European Conservative and Reformist (ECR) group not for ‘any personal gain’

MEP faces possible expulsion from parliamentary party over joining group