Political News
Political News
Political News

Free Inter-Rail Tickets for Irish People

A scheme has been announced this morning which will offer 140 free Inter Rail tickets to 18 years olds across Ireland. The aim of scheme is to get young people interested in Europe and help young Irish people learn about and see other EU countries. This is a fantastic...

Take care of Irish Oceans this Summer

As more people head to the beach this summer it is important that you take care of the oceans and make sure they stay clean. Ireland led the way with the plastic bag tax and now we can do more with deposit on return schemes for plastic bottles, banning once off...

Business and Tourism in Munster is Suffering

Businesses in Munster and especially, Cork are suffering as vital links to top international hub, Amsterdam remain cut. Inward tourism in Cork and Munster will also suffer as Amsterdam provides a vital link to transatlantic routes for Cork travellers. Aer Lingus has...

Welcome News on Road Safety Measures

The European Commission today announced a major package of road safety measures, which include new targets to reduce by half the number of road deaths and serious injuries by 2030. The EU safety measures will make life-saving technologies such as Automated Emergency...

Car Clocking Legislation Across EU

Last week the European Parliament approved recommendations for tackling odometer fraud almost unanimously, and urged the European Commission to act resolutely against mileage fraud across the EU. I have been heavily involved in the move to stop ‘car clocking’ through...