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Minister Martin Launches New EU Information Website

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Micheál Martin T.D., today (30th June 2009) launched an information programme about Ireland’s EU membership, whose centre piece is a public information website, www.eumatters.ie

Sweden takes over the Presidency of the EU

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On 1st July 2009, Sweden takes over the Presidency of the EU.

Mobile roaming charges cut

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

From the 1st July 2009, under new EU rules, costs will fall for Irish consumers using their mobile phones abroad in the EU.

Ireland is 'Brucellosis free'

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The EU Commission on July 1st 2009 approved Ireland's application for official brucellosis free status.

A European Jobs and Information Event in Galway this Weekend

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

European experts will be in Galway this weekend to advise people interested in exploring job opportunities and the living and working conditions in EU countries

Opening of the New European Parliament

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The new European Parliament opens in Strasbourg and a new Parliament President is elected.

Irish actively fighting climate change

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

66% of Irish people consider themselves to be well informed about the causes of climate change and vast majority report taking positive individual action to fight climate change (74%).

Irish MEPs take up new Committee posts in the European Parliament

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Irish MEP’s have been appointed to a wide variety of Committees following the opening session of the new European Parliament in Strasbourg on July 14 2009.

New videos added to site

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Various videos featuring figures from public life and organisations can now be viewed on the site.

New Government website aims to tackle knowledge deficit about EU.

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

“eumatters.ie will explain relevance of Europe to Irish People” Minister Michéal Martin

Shoppers get advice on their consumer rights

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

EVER LOST YOUR LUGGAGE, BOUGHT FAULTY GOODS ABROAD, OR NOT RECEIVED THOSE GOODS YOU ORDERED ONLINE?

Bright Idea for Consumers to Save Energy and Euros

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

From 1st of September, energy inefficient light bulbs are being phased out from the market place.

5 a day the EU Way

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As children across the country return to school this week after the summer holidays, the EU is rolling out a new programme to support fruit and veg consumption by scoolchildren.

Irish Young Scientists top of their EU Class

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Two Irish students were awarded first prize in the EU Young Scientist of the Year Competition, held in Paris this week. Liam McCarthy and John D. O’Callaghan, from Kinsale Community College, Co Cork, received joint first prize, beating 84 other competing teams from across the EU with their project, entitled “The Development of a Convenient Test Method for Somatic Cell Count and it's Importance in Milk Production.”

Your qualifications receive due recognition across the EU

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ireland is the first member state of the EU to link its qualifications framework to the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (EQF).

Safer slumber for EU babies with new product standards

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New safety standards for baby sleeping products, such as cot mattresses, baby grow bags and duvets have been agreed by EU Member States with the aim of reducing cot-related accidents.

EU Healthy Eating Campaign Roadshow visits schools in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick from 5th to 18th November

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In order to address the importance of healthy eating the European Commission's Directorate General for Agriculture has launched a Healthy Eating Campaign entitled "The Tasty Bunch", which is currently visiting schools in Ireland.

Citizens' Initiative- EU citizens invited to directly shape EU policy

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The European Commission has launched a public consultation into how the Citizens' Initiative might work.

European Parliament approves funding of €14.8m for former Dell workers

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The European Parliament voted (Wednesday 25th) to approve the allocation of 14.8 million euros from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to support approximately 2400 former Dell employees and their suppliers from Limerick

Lisbon Treaty in force

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On December 1st 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon came into effect.

Europe has a new Commission

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The new European Commission met for the first time today. Ireland's Máire Geoghegan-Quinn has been appointed Commissioner for Research and Innovation.

Communicating Europe Initiative: Call for Proposals 2010

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Department of Foreign Affairs is now seeking for proposals under the Communicating Europe Initiative. The closing date for applications is Friday, 5 March 2010.

Attention Irish Graduates! Jobs in the EU Institutions

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This year, over a thousand jobs will be offered to graduates from across the European Union to work as administrators, linguists and support staff in the EU institutions.

Work for Europe in a Developing Country

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Apply before 9 July 2010 to be in with a chance of working for the European Commission in a developing country.