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Henna Virkkunen at the RDS

EU tech chief refuses question on US livestreamed execution plan

Longford MEP Ciaran Mullooly

Longford MEP demands fertiliser support & EU carbon tax review

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Children’s groups warn EU social media ban ‘falls short’

National Ploughing Championships 2026

Tánaiste calls for ‘balance’ in privacy and AI advancement

MEP Ciaran Mullooly said Ireland is a major exporter of livestock to mainland Europe and we ‘must have practical access’.

Longford MEP and Dutch MEP's call for EU review of Bluetongue rules

Online Safety Code

Regulator wants to ban sites that do not meet child safety standards

Longford MEP Ciaran Mullooly at the Athlone Farmers Protest earlier this year.

EU block on Brazilian beef a boost for Longford farmers says local MEP

Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly

Longford MEP questions Brittany Ferries Ireland-Europe livestock exit

Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly and Longford group at the Mercosur trade deal protest in Athlone last January.

Longford MEP says EU Brazilian meat decision must rely on science

Ekaterina Zaharieva and Further Education Minister James Lawless

‘High expectations’ for Irish presidency amid turbulent geopolitical conditions

DG GROW Director General Ms. Kerstin Jorna, Tommy Hogan Regina Bushell Ciaran Mulland Ms Marie Helene Pradines head SME Policy at the Commission.

Longford MEP brings Midlands Chamber group on visit to EU institutions

A plaque at the Russian embassy in Dublin

EU needs to reduce number of visas given to Russian citizens, says commissioner

Aughinish Alumina refinery

‘Hard to know’ when Aughinish Alumina workers will have clarity, Tanaiste says

Noeline Blackwell at the National Library in Dublin for the launch of the Child Care Law Reporting Project, an innovative web-based project which, for the first time, will make public reports of court proceedings where children are taken into state care

Concern raised at EU finding on ‘addictive’ Facebook and Instagram features

Longford MEP Ciaran Mullooly has responded to the newly agreed EU-Australia trade deal, highlighting some concerns for Irish farmers

Longford MEP warns Irish farmers could be hit twice by Australia deals

Tánaiste Simon Harris

Social media companies ‘experimenting’ with youth mental health

Irish EU Presidency

Need to ‘understand’ impact of sanctions on alumina, Tánaiste says
There is a need to ‘understand’ the impact of any potential sanctions on alumina, the Tánaiste has said.
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Tanaiste Simon Harris (front row, left), Taoiseach Micheal Martin (front row, right) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (front row, centre)

Ursula von der Leyen: No one does more for Gaza than EU

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Taoiseach Micheal Martin in Cork

Von der Leyen responds to reports of September social media ban for children

Irish EU Presidency

Micheál Martin welcomes European Commission president to his home city

Ursula von der Leyen and Micheal Martin

Ursula von der Leyen to meet Taoiseach and Tanaiste in Cork

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast

Short-term lets register ‘took longer than it should have’, Tanaiste says

An Air Corps helicopter

Air Corps personnel shoot down ‘drones’ in EU presidency training exercise

Kaja Kallas visit to Dublin

Ireland’s neutrality ‘does not provide immunity’ from threats to Europe – Kallas

arrives at the European Political Community Summit (EPC) in Tirana, Albania

Irish premier to discuss EU presidency during Kaja Kallas’ visit to Dublin

Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly

Mullooly to highlight Brazilian meat safety issues with FSA bosses

MEP Ciarán Mullooly

Longford MEP backs EU move to tackle fertiliser costs and shortages

Government using ‘every avenue’ to hold tech firms to account, says Norma Foley Staff reporter

Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly says there are significant concerns around how the supports will operate in practice

'Too little, too late': Longford MEP says Government fuel package 'gaps' must be...

Mr Mullooly stated that, in his view, this was a "Strategically organised breach, as the consignment of beef arrived in several entry points"

Longford MEP slams EU chief as 'hormone-contaminated' Brazilian beef enters EU f...

Damaged caused by Storm Éowyn

Longford MEP pushes for faster emergency aid after extreme weather

Simon Harris says spending ceilings on departments will be ‘binding’

Government accused of ‘see no evil, hear no evil’ approach to X

Government ‘kicking the can’ to Brussels over X issues, TD claims

Gardai and regulators meet to assess legal action over X chatbot images

Illegal movement of cattle across Irish border led to 2004 probe, files show

Henry Rodgers has lived in Italy for 37 years and he has campaigned tirelessly for almost four decades in Europe

Longford campaigner hits out at ‘rude’ EU Commission over discrimination case

When do clocks go back as Irish people make same mistake with phones and watches?

When do clocks go back as Irish people make mistake with phones and watches?

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‘Crisis levels’ - Irish shops could face fish shortages as fishermen warn of ‘co...

'Incredible injustice': Longford campaigner suffers EU equality case blow

ICSA president Sean McNamara

Mercosur deal a betrayal of Longford and Irish farmers and democracy

Ciaran Mullooly welcomed the announcement by European Commission President to to suspend the EU–Israel Trade Agreement

Longford MEP Mullooly welcomes von der Leyen proposal to suspend EU-Israel trade...

Ireland calls for clarity on proposal to partially suspend EU-Israel agreement

Corporate tax revenues up 14% on same period last year

Harris to hold talks with NI leaders over US trade deals

Irish premier welcomes trade deal between EU and US

Trump and European Commission president’s meeting is ‘significant and decisive’

Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly: 'Immediate action is needed to protect Irish exporters from devastating US tariff threats'

Longford firms will need wage subsidy aid if Trump sticks tariffs at 30%

EU’s response to US 30% tariffs will be firm, quick and robust – Michael McGrath

Ireland wants EU-US trade deal as soon as possible – Byrne

Longford farmers need clarity on Nitrates Derogation as MEP demands 'stop moving...

Irish deputy premier to include services from Israeli settlements in trade ban

Legislation to ban imports from Israeli settlements brought before Cabinet

The late Ryan Evans; and MEP Ciaran Mullooly with EU Commissioner Michael McGrath

Longford mum seeks autopsy report ‘to understand son’s last moments’ in Ukraine

Kallas criticised over ‘clear lack of understanding of Ireland’s history’

EU engaging ‘sensibly’ with US administration following tariff threat – Martin

A 50% tariff on EU goods would halt trade between the bloc and US, says minister

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