State contribution to EU ‘a steal’ for what it gets back, says Varadkar
Taoiseach said he vowed never to view EU payments as ‘simple accounting exercise’
Taoiseach said he vowed never to view EU payments as ‘simple accounting exercise’
Romano Prodi arrived from Emilia-Romagna hours before warning on non-essential travel from region
Former commission secretary-general David O’Sullivan says cliff-edge no-deal exit can be avoided
Fine Gael and EPP allies accused of ‘political trick and fudge’ before European elections
Padraig O’Morain: A person who seems daft on one issue could be wise on everything else
Irish ambassadors from across the world will discuss UK’s vote to leave the EU at gathering
Leadership roles, balance of power, Brexit and refugees to dominate autumn agenda
Banking inquiry final report will not push back general election date, says chief whip
Can the former prime minister of Poland rise to the European Council challenge?
David Cameron’s proposals on benefits likely to be strongly opposed by eastern Europe
Kremlin spokesman denies president’s rumoured departure from Brisbane summit
Taoiseach says plan to recognise sector in climate package a big gain for Ireland
Opinion: plan for 2030 has to contend with formidable national challenges
Leaders to discuss climate change targets that will replace EU’s current framework
Minister Charlie Flanagan to meet European counterparts to plan co-ordinated response
Charlie Flanagan says “absolutely essential” to protect Irish working in West Africa
Barroso praises Scottish people for ‘reaffirming European commitment’
Agreement an ‘important step’ in economic integration with EU
West African country to see thousands of new cases as virus spreads exponentially, WHO warns
Independent MEP has written to members of S&D Group with “serious reservations”
President-designate of European Council has close political bond with German chancellor
Taoiseach Enda Kenny says economy is a key challenge for new EU leader
Petro Poroshenko, speaking ahead of EUsummit, still hopes for political solution
Donald Tusk is “definitely considering” the job and “many leaders” are urging him to take it
Putin and Poroshenko set for talks with EU officials as Moscow plans second convoy to Ukraine
Some 87 Russian officials now subject to sanctions following annexation of the Crimea
Does she want to break Kohl’s 18-year record or will she go before being pushed?
End of Brussels talks a potential blow to effort to secure agriculture commissioner post
Decision on council presidency and foreign policy chief may be deferred until August
President says he has informed European Council of new evidence of rebel fighters
Van Rompuy successor decision expected to be deferred at Brussels meeting
Italian prime minister has been leading a push for greater flexibility in EU budget rules
Trade deal with Ukraine prompts Russian warning of ‘grave consequences’
Ireland may benefit from pressure by larger states for easing of austerity
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices