Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Ireland South Seán Kelly, has called for the Irish government to take a closer look at fast-tracking offshore wind projects, and in particular floating technology projects.

The allocation of almost €450,000 to TUS (Technological University of the Shannon) as a member of RUN-EU (European Regional University Network)*, one of seven European University Alliances, will help plot a course to implement a shared, integrated, and long-term joint strategy for the new technological university and its partner universities.

Shannon Airport has joined 200 other airports across Europe in signing a ground-breaking agreement towards aviation’s net zero 2050 goal.

Munster’s Jack O’Donoghue is one of 15 players in the running to capture one of the game’s most prestigious individual accolades following the announcement of the longlist of nominees for the 2022 EPCR European Player of the Year award.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport have agreed to allow a temporary and urgent derogation in respect of certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules.

Ireland South MEP, Billy Kelleher has said that the future revision of the Toy Safety Directive is essential to ensure the safety of children and that it should include further efforts to apply EU safety standards to products bought online from websites outside the EU.

Ireland South MEP Seán Kelly has been elected as First Vice-Chair of the European Parliament’s new standing delegation to the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly.

Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has been appointed to a panel within the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to promote political participation of people with disabilities.