Charger clutter could soon be a thing of the past, with the news that the European Council has backed proposals for a common standard. The new law aims to ensure all smartphones, tablets and similar devices, rech ...
Daily Archives: February 1, 2022
CLUNE LAUNCHES MAJOR HEALTH REPORT
Ireland South MEP Deidre Clune has launched a major new report into Maternal Health in the European Union. The study, by the European Institute of Women’s Health, seeks to eliminate preventable deaths from compl ...
DATA PROTECTION DAY IDEAL TIME FOR PASSWORD SPRING CLEAN
People are being encouraged to mark World Data Protection Day with a Password Spring Clean. This Friday, the 28th of January will mark the 16th Data Protection Day, an event held globally to raise awareness of the right ...
MEP Deirdre Clune today congratulated nearly 800 people in Ireland who have secured a place on the Discover EU free travel scheme. The initiative gives young people the opportunity to travel around Europe, learn from other cultures and build new friendships. Demand for a place on the scheme was extremely high, with a total of 330,000 people aged 18 to 20 applying from across eligible countries. 60,000 travel passes have now been allocated to winners, who can avail of designated travel services around member states for up to 30 days between March 2022 and February 2023. With the next application round expected this spring, MEP Clune is urging the Commision, which funds the scheme, to increase the budget. “I am delighted to see there is huge demand for this programme, with over 12,500 people applying from Ireland alone.” “In light of the obvious popularity, I will be writing to the Commission to urge them to consider increasing the funding to allow more young people the chance to avail of this fantastic opportunity. This would be a timely move, given 2022 has been designated European Year of Youth.” “For many, this is a valuable time to develop life skills – many of those who have used the scheme in the past say it boosted their independence and self-confidence.” “It is vital for the European Commission to show their commitment to the young generation, who have faced unprecedented challenges over the past two years.” “The Commission must also be aware of the environmental bonus. The EU has committed to train travel as a means to tackle climate change and achieve a carbon neutral Europe by 2025. The Discover EU free travel scheme introduces young people to the possibilities of green transport. 66% of users indicate they were travelling by train for the first time.”
Internet users in Ireland are set to benefit as the European Parliament backs the EU’s new Digital Services Act. Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune thinks the “new rules will put to an end the digital Wild West where big p ...
IRISH APPLICANTS WIN ALMOST 800 EU YOUTH TRAVEL PASSES
MEP Deirdre Clune today congratulated nearly 800 people in Ireland who have secured a place on the Discover EU free travel scheme. The initiative gives young people the opportunity to travel around Europe, learn from ot ...
YOUNG PEOPLE IN IRELAND WILL BE CELEBRATED THIS YEAR AS PART OF EUROPEAN YEAR OF YOUTH
The EU has dedicated the year 2022 as the year to celebrate young people all across Europe. The pandemic has had a significant negative effect on young people and the European Year of Youth will be a chance to bring thei ...
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