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European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion

2010 has been designated European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. With almost 80 million people living in poverty in the EU, the...

10 March 2010

European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion

Ireland's Role in the EU

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15 July 2009

Ireland's Role in the EU

Why was the EU founded?

The overall aim of the EEC/EU, since its foundation in 1958, is to promote peace; the values of human rights; democracy; equality; the rule of law; and...

23 June 2009

Why was the EU founded?

Environment & Climate Change

Thanks to the EU, Ireland has some of the highest environment standards in the world. The main priorities include combating climate change, reducing...

10 June 2009

Environment & Climate Change