Children trafficked into criminality face ‘horrific’ level of victim blaming, report says
Eighteen child victims of trafficking were identified in the State last year, but none were born in Ireland
European Union
We have US multinationals to thank for the weakness of the far right in Ireland
If Germany tells us anything it is that this is the Irish moment – but how long will it last?
Defence Forces armoured vehicles went years without use
One vehicle was driven for just 2,100km over 14-year life but ran up more than €220,000 in maintenance and repair costs during that time
EU budget ambitions in doubt as member states resist paying more
Fresh concern German chancellor’s domestic struggles will spill into tense EU budget negotiations
Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney to meet in French Atlantic archipelago in signal to Trump
Donald Trump published map showing French territory covered in US flag
As momentum builds in the Irish unity debate, how is unionism responding?
Gavin Robinson and the DUP will present the same ‘business as usual, nothing to see here’ position to members
EU ministers mull windfall tax on excessive profits of power companies during Hormuz crisis
Earnings ‘not on the basis of enterprise or innovation’ at a time when households and businesses face pressure
French minister wants Ireland to share its technology tax billions
French finance minister calls for large tax revenues from tech multinationals to be more fairly distributed across EU
West Bank is occupied, not disputed, territory
The International Court of Justice held in July 2024 that Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is unlawful
Closer EU-Canada integration could transform Ireland’s place in bloc
Move could strengthen our role in trade, research, aviation and investment
Tech giant tax should be ‘shared amongst EU countries’; HSE productivity; and Eleanor Donaldson
Canadian prime minister says closer ties with the EU would be a ‘positive move’
Irish exports to Canada have quadrupled since EU trade deal, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin backs plans for closer transatlantic relationship alongside European Council president António Costa
Proposed EU-Canada ‘partnership’ could expand visa schemes for young Irish people
Mark Carney says new ‘alliance’ would let young Europeans and Canadians ‘work, study and live’
Revised EU directive could protect against some AI risks
We cannot guarantee correctness of artificial intelligence systems or fully test them beforehand
Will AI kill us all?
Developments in artificial intelligence can sound quite terrifying, but the real dangers are not yet clear
EU chief opens door for Canada to become first associate member
Status does not currently exist under bloc’s treaties
Europe is entering a new phase. Ireland may lose out
As Ukraine and Canada seek closer EU ties, winners in this latest version of the bloc are clear
EU to bring in minimum age limit of 15 to set up social-media accounts
Tech giants will be required to verify age of users under draft proposals due this week
‘A message to the western world’: EU condemns Russian attack that may have targeted diplomats’ train
Train struck on route used by David Petraeus, Boris Johnson and other senior officials
Donald Trump’s Irish whiskey tariffs promise: What does it mean?
Irish whiskey currently faces a 10% US tariff, with US president Trump saying the removal will apply only to Ireland
Is it easier to become a naturalised citizen in Ireland than elsewhere?
Planned changes would put Ireland among the ‘least hospitable’ countries for naturalisations, expert claims
Sweden’s election puts hardline migration overhaul under scrutiny
As voters head to the polls on Sunday, Sweden’s transformation from humanitarian haven to asylum hardliner is under scrutiny
EU to curb teenage access to social media but stop short of outright ban
Move comes amid concern Big Tech cannot be trusted to protect children from harmful content
ESB flags risk of ‘state actor’ attacks on assets following incidents in Europe
In prospectus to debt investors, ESB cites risks posed by ‘state actors’ amid heightened geopolitical tensions
Children need EU states to agree on social media ban, says O’Donovan
Minister calls for unity of purpose, as in the future, people will say, ‘you had the opportunity to do something for us, and you did nothing’
Sinn Féin immigration stance ‘very clear’, McDonald insists, as Coalition seeks to tighten rules
Party leader says ‘strains’ on public services and ‘issues’ around housing must be considered when it comes to issuing work permits to foreign workers
‘Pervasive’ decline: Educators must re-engage young people with reading, says OECD
Pisa results confirm we have a world-class education system – but the drop-off in reading and maths scores should not be ignored
Summer drought shows horticulture needs to consider irrigation systems, Heydon says
Minister for Agriculture says ‘vulnerable’ horticulture sector needs to be protected
Irish teenagers getting weaker at maths and reading, new international research shows
OECD says ‘increased digitalisation’ and ‘falling rates of reading for enjoyment have coincided with weaker literacy outcomes’
Irish civil servants criticised in private missive for delays in transposing EU rules
Department of Taoiseach secretary general privately chastised colleagues for slow walking EU work
Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts map showing island under American flag
Trump’s post comes hours after European Commission announces €200m investment in Greenland
Rules for seeking Irish citizenship to be tightened under proposals due to go to Cabinet
Candidates would have to be resident in the country for eight years and undertake language test under proposed overhaul
Clocks will move back on October 25th for winter time
Daylight saving time ends on last Sunday in October, which this year falls a day earlier than last year
EU to boost investment in Greenland amid Trump annexation drive
‘Substantial’ package to include support for critical minerals, renewable energy and satellite communications
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