Archive for September, 2009
Six out of ten Irish women drink alcohol while pregnant (10th Sept 2009)
More than twice as many Irish women drink heavily during pregnancy compared to expectant mothers across the EU, a conference in Brussels was told this week. (more…)
Irish MEPs rally expats to go home and vote – but no show from Joe (9th Sept 2009)
Irish MEPs put aside their political differences this week at an event in Brussels encouraging ex-pats to support the Lisbon Treaty. (more…)
EU Parliament President emphasises Christian values on Irish visit (8th Sept 2009)
The parallels between Poland and Ireland were a recurrent theme of a talk given today by the new President of the European Parliament, Jerzy Buzek. (more…)
Give my head peace – migraine sufferers demand better treatment (8th Sept ’09)
A new EU survey published this week confirms what most people who experience severe headaches already know – that migraines are often under-diagnosed, under-recognised and under-treated. (more…)
EU fends off criticism over mudslide clearance delay (3rd Sept 2009)
Northwest MEP Marian Harkin was quick to defend Brussels this week when EU bureaucracy was the target of mounting anger over the Glencolmcille mudslide. (more…)
EU gives green light for €21 rural funding top-up (3rd Sept 2009)
Organisers of rural community projects can celebrate this week following news of a significant funding increase in the EU’s LEADER programme. (more…)
Public support for EU membership grows despite recession (2nd Sept 2009)
Rock-bottom levels of public confidence in the economy have not dinted Ireland’s enthusiasm for EU membership, according to a new Eurobarometer survey released this week. (more…)
Cyclists use pedal-power to promote Lisbon (2nd Sept 2009)
Former Leinster and Ireland rugby player Denis Hickie, Dublin Lord Mayor Emer Costello and Director of Ireland for Europe Pat Cox pedalling Lisbon at the 'On Eur Bike' launch at St Stephen's Green
Former Leinster and Ireland rugby player Denis Hickie is the latest VIP to add his weight to the pro-Lisbon movement. (more…)
Unions split over whether Lisbon is good for workers (1st Sept 09)
The implications of the Lisbon Treaty for Ireland’s blue collar workers is a debate which has divided the country’s trade unions, with opinion differing as to whether it will improve or erode workplace rights. (more…)
