15 per cent of working people in Ireland could not afford a week's holiday either at home or abroad in 2022

The Government has approved opting into the EU's Pact on managing migration, which is due to come into effect in 2026.

Matt Carthy said in a statement. "Ursula von der Leyen's actions were in clear and direct contravention of this reality. She should not be rewarded with a second term in office.

According to Fine Gael's Colm Markey, this proposal is aimed at discouraging people to drive, rather than tackling road safety issues.

The local MEP says the days of shops refusing to accept cash must come to an end.

Minister Charlie McConologue will appear before the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee this morning.

The European Parliament will increase in size from the current 705 seats to 720.

There are proposals to make 2023 the European Year of Mental Health.