Politics

How Ireland’s double referendum fits into a longer history of voting...

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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“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...

Tackling inconsistencies in airline hand luggage policies

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This week in the European Parliament, MEPs voted in favour of addressing the longstanding issue of inconsistent hand luggage policies within the airline industry. In...

EU Parliament to pass law improving water quality standards – MEP...

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New rules to improve water quality across Europe are expected to be passed by the European Parliament today (05/10/23). The Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive...

MEP Clune hosts Cork Youth Delegation in Brussels

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Deirdre Clune, MEP for Ireland South, recently welcomed a group of young leaders from her constituency to the European Parliament in Brussels as part...

EU ‘Zero Pollution’ goal one step closer to reality – MEP...

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MEP Deirdre Clune, a lead negotiator for the revision of the EU’s water pollution and urban wastewater rules has expressed her support for the...

Clune votes to take swift action on tackling air pollution

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Speaking from the European Parliament in Strasbourg last week, Deirdre Clune, MEP for Ireland South, has reiterated her support for stronger measures in Ireland...

‘SouthDoc campaign’ moves to Mitchelstown

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When an emergency arises, it's critical that people have access to a doctor, nurse or paramedic. By their very nature, emergencies can happen at...

Public meeting called for future of SouthDoc

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A public meeting to protest alleged planned cuts to the out-of-hours service of SouthDoc in Fermoy is to be held next Monday evening in...

Fianna Fáil has “lost its way” says O’Keeffe

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Former Fianna Fáil TD Ned O’Keeffe has greeted the news of Bertie Ahern’s return to the party warmly, saying that the party suffered from...

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