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Online shopping is going to become a lot cheaper thanks to a new EU law

You will no longer be redirected to a company’s Irish or UK store.

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Government will not oppose Bill that will extend unpaid parental leave to six...

Under current rules, parents are entitled to 18 weeks unpaid leave.

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EU seeking power to restrict UK access to single market post-Brexit if it...

The comments are contained in the latest EU draft of the transition agreement.

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EU 'still waiting' on UK to give specific solutions to Irish border issue

EU negotiator Michel Barnier said border checks would be “unavoidable” if the UK left the single market and the customs union.

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Varadkar: 'The Israeli government has a tendency to disengage with countries...

The Taoiseach said Ireland plans to intensify and increase aid work in the Palestinian territories.

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Explainer: Why the "cast iron" guarantee for no hard Brexit border may now be...

All eyes are on the UK to divulge its solutions to solve the issue of the Irish border.

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Should Ireland leave the EU? New poll shows only 10% of voters would back...

An ‘Irexit’ event took place last weekend – but campaigners may have an uphill battle ahead.

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Quiz: With all this talk of Irexit, how much do you know about Ireland and...

Ireland and the EU go way back – but what do you know about the specifics of the relationship?

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Irish ECB candidate Philip Lane wins backing of key EU parliament committee

The final decision will be taken on 22 March at an EU summit.

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'Terrorists don't care who they kill': Theresa May says Europe must protect...

She called for a “deep and special partnership” to be maintained between the UK and the European Union post-Brexit.

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The government wants to exempt itself from the EU's new hardcore data...

A new Data Protection Act has to be in place before the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes live in May – but the Irish state seems in no mood to align itself with Europe on the issue.

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David Davis: Britain won't be plunged into 'Mad Max dystopian' world after...

David Davis took aim at Britain’s critics in a speech today.

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Coveney says 'we can't alter geography and history' amid increasingly tense...

The Tánaiste added that power-sharing needs to be “urgently” restored in Northern Ireland.

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'Pure illusion': That was the EU's withering assessment of Theresa May's...

The UK government is apparently now in agreement, but the EU says their plan is not possible.

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May moots 'associate membership' of EU agencies, concedes neither side can...

The British PM said that she was not cherry-picking but just negotiating in the same way as any trade deal is put together.

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Brexit: What's next?

It was a big week, Brexit wise.

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Trump claims EU has made it 'almost impossible' for US firms to trade

Meanwhile, the US is “subsidising” Europe militarily, he said.

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Peanut butter and bourbon: The US and EU are on the verge of a tit-for-tat...

Donald Trump’s administration has vowed to unveil new tariffs on steel and aluminium over the coming days.

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'Ireland first': Donald Tusk says every EU leader 'wants to protect peace...

The President of the European Council said disrupting the peace process in Northern Ireland “must be avoided at all costs”.

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Between Brexit, Italy and Germany, the EU's reforms are under threat

Pressure to reform the EU and deepen ties among the soon-to-be 27 member states mounted in 2016.

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After crunch trade talks, EU attacks US for failing to provide 'full clarity'...

The EU has lined up counter measures against Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminium.

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The UK's divorce from the EU is hurting Ireland's cross-border weddings trade

Northern Irish couples are the ‘bread and butter’ of some regional hoteliers.

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European Commission president: 'Good Friday Agreement must be preserved in...

Jean-Claude Juncker said that the European Union stood “firm and united” when it came to Ireland.

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At least 16 people, including six children, die after boat capsizes off Greece

Another three people are missing after the boat went down overnight.

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Ireland 'fully supports' UK's efforts to punish those behind 'heinous'...

Russia has denied involvement in the poisoning.

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Some fidget spinners can cause serious injuries to children - EU report

The European Commission says its product alert system has detected some light-up spinners whose batteries can cause “burns to the oesophagus and intestines”.

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UK and EU agree on Brexit 'backstop' solution for the Irish border

According to the draft treaty agreed for the ‘ordered withdrawal’ of the UK from the EU, the backstop will apply unless or until another solution is found.

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EU leaders agree Russia 'highly likely' to blame for nerve agent attack

Some states are also now considering following Britain’s lead in expelling Russian diplomats.

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EU leaders approve guidelines for negotiations on post-Brexit relations and...

However, the major issue of the Irish border still remains unresolved.

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UK civil servant tasked with finding solution to Irish border issue quits job

Simon Case is leaving his role to become Prince William’s private secretary.

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Theresa May to tour UK today to mark one-year countdown to Brexit

She is set to visit Northern Ireland for lunch before returning to London later this evening.

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All new cars in Ireland to be equipped to dial emergency services if you crash

eCall is a new life-saving technology which will be fitted to all new cars from today.

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A fiery anti-immigration and nationalist platform has Hungary's PM cruising...

Viktor Orban has long clashed with Brussels over his policies.

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France's Macron warns MEPs of growing sense of authoritarianism in Europe

Macron addressed the European Parliament for the first time this morning.

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Nestle given thumbs down on Kit Kat finger shape by EU court

Nestle has been locked in a decade-long battle with US rival Mondelez.

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80% of Irish people believe immigrants are integrated successfully

Irish attitudes were found to be the most positive in the EU.

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EU, Trump and Russia praise North Korea's plan to halt nuclear tests

Donald Trump tweeted that “progress [is] being made for all”.

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Messi scores in EU court battle to trademark name

The Argentine star, the world’s highest earning footballer, rode out a challenge by a Spanish cycling gear manufacturer.

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Defence Forces conduct exercise to help prepare for 'dirty bomb' attacks

This EU-funded project uses robots and unmanned aerial vehicles to help minimise the risk to operators while collecting physical evidence.

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French ambassador to EU walks out of meeting in protest at use of English...

Philippe Leglise-Costa left the talks on Wednesday to show his dissatisfaction with the “linguistic regime”.

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