On Safer Internet Day the focus is on ‘Together for a better internet’ and I believe we need to make sure we are all working towards a safer online world. It could be parents protecting their children, companies protecti ...
Category: Political News
Agreement Reached On Work/Life Balance
The European Parliament and the Council have reached a deal on a Work/Life Balance Package. The aim of the measures is to help workers balance their professional and family lives and to work towards a modern family polic ...
Enhanced Supports for Workers Made Redundant in Ireland
Changes just announced to the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) will mean more supports will now be available for people who are made redundant in Ireland. One of the main changes is that workers who are made ...
New Road and Vehicle Safety Rules Agreed – 500 deaths on European roads each week
A successful scheme which was launched in France to encourage road safety should be considered in Ireland. In France the “Ville Prudente” (Safer Towns) label is given to cities and towns. regardless of their size, that d ...
Statement: Brian Crowley MEP
Brian Crowley has made a significant contribution over the last quarter of a century to both European and national politics. I wish him well and as a relatively young man, I know he has much yet to contribute. He is som ...
New Rules for those who Misplace Passports Arbroad
New rules adopted by the European Parliament will make it easier and safer for those who lose their passports, have them stolen or damaged when travelling outside the EU to get temporary documents from any EU Member Stat ...
Free Rail Tickets for Irish 18 year olds
More than 14,500 18-year-olds have been selected from almost 80,000 applications to receive an interrail pass. Participants will be able to travel between 15 April and 31 October 2019 for up to 30 days. In Ireland 2,366 ...
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