EU presidency may expose hypocrisy at heart of Ireland on everything from Ukraine to defence
State promotes value-based approach abroad, but fails to take action on the Occupied Territories Bill at home
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Jack Chambers of Commerce stands tall in the Dáil for Big Jim as legal aid row rumbles on
There was a miserable turnout for Leaders’ Questions amid the desperate crawl to the summer recess
Pay transparency rules could cause conflict in workplaces, say HR and law experts
Employers urged to prepare for ‘complex’ EU rules on disclosing details on salaries
Environmental groups take challenge to legal costs caps in successful cases
New costs rules breach Irish and EU law, An Taisce, Friends of Irish Environment say
Taoiseach hopes to help Ukraine make ‘historic’ progress on EU bid during presidency
Government will support stronger EU sanctions on Russia to end its indefensible war, Martin says
Irish asset and wealth management industry could be worth $9tn by 2030, says PwC
Republic has ‘an established position’ as a global fund domicile and administration hub, report says
Ballina school cast into bureaucratic spotlight as movable EU presidency feast rolls on
Employment and Social Affairs Council brings ministers and officials to Co Mayo town for first formal meeting of Ireland’s six-month run
Ireland relieved to have avoided obvious embarrassment on EU stage – so far
Micheál Martin to speak in Strasbourg, and Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about Ukraine
Immigration will increase challenges to the Common Travel Area
Brexit created ‘unrealistic’ expectations in the UK about controlling Border between Nort and the Republic, says academic
What happens to Northern Ireland after unity? Answers are starting to emerge
Would it remain Northern Ireland, though under the ultimate jurisdiction of Dublin, rather than London? Or would it be subsumed into a united Ireland?
Why are we paying €3 charge for online shopping items that are not subject to customs duty?
Long-time ‘de minimis’ exemption from duty on anything valued at less than €150 from outside EU has come to an end
Is there a connection between the Virgin Mary and the EU flag?
Rite & Reason: The design of the flag was part of a collaboration involving French artist Arsène Heitz, who worked for the Council of Europe
MEPs to vote on resolution calling for ban on Irish exports of alumina to Russia
Move comes as Government finalises investigation into Aughinish Alumina plant in Co Limerick
EU trade with US hits record high despite tariff tensions, study shows
Ireland’s 52.7% surge in exports of goods to US skews figures with only four other EU states reporting increases last year
Estonia proposed ban on EU alumina exports to Russia in confidential talks
Taoiseach says Government and European Commission will consider ‘options’ on Aughinish Alumina plant’s output
How vapes and pouches have become the tobacco industry’s great smokeless hope
British American Tobacco seeks engagement with Government, but sector continues to be shunned officially
Children’s group ‘deeply concerned’ over company selected to represent unaccompanied minors seeking asylum
Galway-based Allpro Services states it works in security, cleaning, pest control, sanitary services and landscaping
Harris wants deal on contentious EU capital market reforms by October
Finding a compromise on controversial changes to EU oversight of financial markets will need everyone ‘to give a bit’, Simon Harris says
EU top court dismisses Google fight against record €4.1bn EU antitrust fine
Fine was imposed by antitrust regulators eight years ago over use of Android mobile operating system to block rivals
Aughinish Alumina criticism causes discomfort on Ireland’s first day as EU president
Ursula von der Leyen unlikely to do a walkabout in Cork; and very interesting questions raised following the Jeffrey Donaldson case
Ireland’s EU presidency is an important opportunity
The presidency is a chance to engage Irish citizens in a conversation about the kind of Europe we want to help shape
Parnell Square attacker convicted; EU presidency begins; and what next for Aughinish Alumina?
Also: Are return-to-work mandates being driven by ‘narcissistic’ chief executives?
Late wings and a prayer: compensation hopes take off as flight is delayed
I started to enjoy watching the clock tick towards a possible payout under European Union rules
EU presidency comes with opportunity – but also opportunity cost
Micheál Martin said his Government was ‘ready to give it our all’ over the next six months, but are there enough hours in the week?
Everything you need to know about the new €3 customs charge
From Wednesday, an order of three items from outside the EU will become at least €9 more expensive
Microsoft’s Irish business paid $5.6bn in corporation tax last year
Tech giant’s $47bn in profits at its Irish business amounts to $7m for each of its 6,654 Irish employees
‘Ready to give our all’: Ireland begins its six-month EU presidency
Taoiseach plays down concerns over how neutral Ireland would help strengthen EU’s defence during presidency
Armenia looks to Europe for escape route as Russia tightens the screws
EU acts with relative immediacy in another geopolitical battleground between Russia and the West
‘She’s tough’: Low-profile operator becomes Ireland’s most important diplomat for the next six months
Aingeal O’Donoghue, Ireland’s top diplomat in Brussels, is a tough negotiator who ‘doesn’t suffer fools’ and has heaps of experience in EU-politicking
Zelenskiy the star turn on opening day of Ireland’s EU presidency
Inside Politics: Ukrainian president will participate in a three-way meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and president of the EU Council António Costa
Zelenskiy to arrive in Dublin as Ireland assumes EU presidency
This is eighth time Ireland has held rotating presidency since joining bloc in 1973
Denying our dependence on US firms is like saying Tony Soprano worked in ‘waste management’
As a country we need to be honest about how important American companies are to our economy
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s EU presidency: more horse-trading than high politics
Intergovernmental bargaining makes up much of the EU’s activity
Data Protection Commission reconsidering TikTok data-transfer ban after court ruling
Regulator found Chinese tech giant had breached EU privacy rules
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