by Deirdre Clune | May 2, 2019 | Political News
DiscoverEU: 20,000 additional travel passes available for 18-year-olds to experience Europe Today, the European Commission is launching a new call for applications for DiscoverEU travel passes. All 18-year-olds in the EU, including Ireland have until 16 May 2019 to...
by Deirdre Clune | Apr 30, 2019 | Political News
Young people living in Ireland can avail of funding to support their volunteer activities. This news comes as European Youth Week begins. From 29th April until 5th May, the ninth edition of European Youth Week is taking place across Europe. This year’s theme is...
by Deirdre Clune | Apr 23, 2019 | Political News
It is in everyone’s interest that more support is given to working parents and we must give a clear message to parents that society values what they are doing. The is a hugely talented workforce in Ireland that is often ignored as they try to juggle their family life...
by Deirdre Clune | Apr 19, 2019 | Political News
From May 2022 for new models and from May 2024 for existing models, cars must be equipped with more life-saving technology. The new rules will introduce about 30 life-saving technologies. For big vehicles like trucks and buses that often cannot see a pedestrian or a...
by Deirdre Clune | Apr 17, 2019 | Political News
The establishment of the European Labour Authority (ELA) has been approved at European level. The ELA will offer support for Irish workers either at home or for those working in another EU country by providing access for individuals and employers to information on...
by Deirdre Clune | Apr 16, 2019 | Political News
The European Parliament has approved new rules to protect workers in ‘on-demand’ jobs such as Deliveroo. The rules will set out minimum rights and demands increased transparency for those workers in the so-called “gig economy” or those on zero-hour...
