‘Super passport’ would drive growth for Irish companies, study finds
So-called 28th regime would allow companies to operate across all EU member states under a common set of rules
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Limerick mayor calls for intensive Irish lobbying against EU sanctions on Aughinish Alumina
Mayor of Limerick insists ‘we need to fight for the jobs’ as report on exports to Russia expected to go to EU Commission
Amid a wall of blue tote bags, China’s vaulting AI ambitions come into view
Kimi K3 has sharpened a contest with the US over technological leadership and rules governing artificial intelligence
European Commission fines AliExpress €550m for failing to prevent sale of illegal goods
Record penalty under EU’s Digital Services Act comes amid broader crackdown on Chinese ecommerce platforms
Ireland could convene negotiations between the US and Iran
Without diplomatic assistance, this conflict could bubble along for years
Sharp increase in helicopter traffic due to EU presidency
I wonder how this activity fits with our greenhouse gas emissions targets?
Australia’s ban on social media for under-16s has jolted EU into belated action
Minister for Communications Patrick O’Donovan wants restrictions on online access for children in place by the end of this year
New public services digital wallet has security and privacy issues, say campaigners
Government app criticised for ‘weak’ security and ‘opaque’ governance and reliance on MyGovID for verification
Aughinish Alumina warned Michael McGrath about sanctioning exports to Russia
Rusal-owned Limerick plant lobbied politicians in Brussels and Dublin about impact of EU sanctions, documents show
Brexit regrets for Ireland’s favourite Frenchman Michel Barnier
Former EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says there is ‘nothing to celebrate’ 10 years after the UK voted to leave the EU
These Irish State agencies use password software with deep links to a Russian tech firm
Irish Times investigation finds software involved in handling of sensitive information with at least three agencies
As the world contests workers’ rights, Europe holds firm
Historically, the most prominent and regulated risks to workers have been visible, but recent heatwaves show risk comes in all forms
Ireland’s new digital wallet could store driving licence, birth cert and passport
The use of the app will not be compulsory and older forms of ID will still be usable
‘Evidence’ needed before including Aughinish Alumina in Russian sanctions, O’Callaghan says
Estonian minister agrees increased exports from Ireland to Russia reinforces country’s call for alumina to be included in sanctions
Precarious work leads to a rapid increase in ‘vulnerable jobs’ rate in Ireland
Rate of ‘employment vulnerability’ increased by more than 60% in decade after financial crisis, EuroFound says
Baltic banter: Frank McNally on taking part in a ‘conversation festival’ in Latvia
Discussions ranged from the philosophical ‘am I who I am?’ to the Pythonesque ‘what has the EU ever done for us?’
Gibraltar enters new era with Spain as border fence is removed
Global Briefing: Treaty between the EU and Britain on territory’s post-Brexit status came into force on Wednesday
A new EU member? Don’t plan the welcome party just yet
Europe letter: Failing to follow through on membership promise to EU candidate countries would be propaganda gift for Putin
TCD launches new EU-wide project aiming to boost public confidence in drone services
Manna is listed among partners in the project who will provide demonstrations of how their drone services work
Silk Road Café lease dispute referred to arbitration, court told
OPW had no objection to cafe remaining open for duration of EU presidency providing all staff passed garda accreditation
Government favours blanket ban on social media for under-16s despite EU proposals
European Commission report calls for staged approach with total ban only affecting young people under 13 years of age
Angolan death metal band capture pulse of vibrant country still growing into independence
Angola Letter: Eternal Katastrophy represent what the country is more than many assumptions about its history, culture, politics and people
Alumina ‘may very well’ be on next list of sanctioned exports to Russia, Minister says
Mayor John Moran asks Government to make sure ‘voices of Limerick’ heard when future of Aughinish Alumina plant discussed
‘This can’t be left in a void’: State inquiry into Aughinish link with Russia war machine nears conclusion
Any decision on sanctions against Limerick plant will be for EU, but Ministers here will have to deal with fallout
Varadkar the star turn as Chinese investors sign up for Great Wall tour at nearly €1,300 each
Former taoiseach to pocket €17,500 for speaking tour, visiting six cities in 10 days
Aughinish: Minister ‘can’t give assurances’ to workers that jobs are safe
Peter Burke says nationalisation of the Co Limerick plant was not legally an option
Simon Harris channels Father Ted in search for elusive EU deal on financial reforms
Ireland, traditionally sceptical of conceding power on financial services, is leading the pursuit of compromise
Fuel excise: You can’t continue writing a cheque every month, says Minister Burke
Peter Burke plays down chances of continued fuel subsidies due to renewed conflict in the Gulf
The big questions we’re busy ignoring about what it means to be European
EU presidency a chance for Ireland to depart from vacuous scripts on underpinning the bloc’s ‘shared values’
EU presidency is a double-edged sword for the Government
Doing it well is important for the country’s standing in the world, but there is little or no political bonus for getting it right
Thousands of applicants for one post: how AI is increasing competition for jobseekers
From recruitment to employee monitoring and complaints, artificial intelligence is changing the workplace
Government should not chair EU debates on tech policy, academics say
Open letter criticises State’s ‘questionable track record’ on digital policy and corporate tax
Road deaths, water leakages, artists’ privacy concerns and tech tips for your holidays
Plus: International academics say Ireland should recuse itself in EU tech negotiations
Why it’s totally fine to hate England during the World Cup
Such tournaments are an excuse to flaunt nationalistic tendencies in a low-stakes way
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