MEPs adopt first ever law tackling microplastic pellet pollution
On Tuesday, the European Parliament voted on the world’s first ever piece of legislation aiming to prevent spillages of plastic pellets at all stages...
‘Preparing for AI in the workplace must start in the classroom’...
MEP Deirdre Clune is stressing the significance of learning and development in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption.
MEP Clune, who is a lead...
Frank Roche launches his election campaign
Castletownroche based independent councillor, Frank Roche, is hoping a track record of working tirelessly for constituents will see him retain his Cork County Council...
‘Europe’s new customs rules will save €2 billion a year’ –...
The European Parliament voted last week on a major overhaul of the EU’s Customs Union, including the creation of a single EU Customs Authority.
The...
How Ireland’s double referendum fits into a longer history of voting...
Tomás Finn, University of Galway
The referendums taking place in Ireland on March 8 highlight the importance of language. In two votes, the public will...
The short-term rental dilemma: Clune welcomes European Parliament vote
This week in the European Parliament, MEPs voted on an agreement that will bring more transparency to the short-term accommodation rental sector. Ireland South...
EU lawmakers vote to ban ‘greenwashing’ and penalise companies who make...
The Internal Market and Environment committees in the European Parliament recently adopted their position on the EU Green Claims Directive, which seeks to put...
Addressing Ireland’s Medicine Shortages: The EU’s List of Critical Medicines
In response to the worsening medicine shortages in Ireland, Deirdre Clune, MEP for Ireland South, has welcomed the recently published list of critical medicines...
MEP Clune champions HPV Vaccination Programme in honour of Laura Brennan
Earlier this month, Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune welcomed Larry and Bernie Brennan to the European Parliament, in support of the enduring legacy of...
Clune named lead negotiator for European Customs Reform
“The most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union since its establishment in 1968.”
That is the view of Ireland South MEP Deirdre...
