Joint Oireachtas Committee on EU Affairs, Wednesday, 28 October 2020 Noelle O Connell, CEO of European Movement Ireland Introduction Chairman, many thanks to you and the Committee for this invitation. In my first presentation to members since the election, I would like to wish you and all Committee members every success, particularly at this crucial juncture of Ireland’s EU relationship. Please be…
EM Ireland appoints Stephen O’Shea as new Deputy CEO For immediate release Dublin, 22 October 2020: EM Ireland has appointed Stephen O’Shea as its new Deputy CEO – Policy and Research. EM Ireland CEO Noelle O Connell commented on the appointment, “We are delighted that Stephen is joining European Movement Ireland. At a crucial time for…
The European Green Deal – What does it mean for Ireland? Key Stakeholders in Ireland and Brussels address European Commission – EM Ireland online event For immediate release Dublin, 21 October 2020: The European Commission Representation in Ireland, in co-operation with European Movement Ireland held an online event this morning entitled ‘The European Green Deal…
EU Chief Brexit Negotiator announced as European of the Year at European Movement Ireland AGM 24 September 2020, Dublin: Head of Task Force for Relations with the UK, Michel Barnier, was announced as this year’s European Movement Ireland European of the Year at the organisation’s 2020 AGM held online this evening. European Movement Ireland’s…
Dublin, Thursday 10 September 2020: European Movement Ireland together with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland and the European Commission Representation in Ireland held a webinar this morning ahead of the upcoming State of the Union debate in the European Parliament, to be opened by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on 16 September…
For immediate release Dublin, 8 September 2020: EM Ireland wishes to congratulate Mairead McGuinness after this morning’s announcement by President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, that she be appointed as Ireland’s next Commissioner-Designate with responsibility for Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union. CEO of European Movement Ireland, Noelle O…
For immediate release Dublin, 28 August 2020: EM Ireland notes the resignation of Phil Hogan as EU Commissioner. CEO of European Movement Ireland, Noelle O Connell commented, “I wish to acknowledge the role played by Mr Hogan from 2014 to 2019 as European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development and since last December as European…
For immediate release Dublin, 26 August 2020: Primary school pupils around the country are being challenged to get creative in how they learn and think about Europe through the Blue Star Programme, coordinated by European Movement Ireland. The Blue Star Programme teaches primary school children about Europe through creative activities and projects that complement the…
Despite the recent government announcement of school closures until September of this year, there was cause for celebration among pupils and teachers across Ireland participating in the Blue Star Programme this week. Each year, in the lead-up to Europe day on 9 May, schools across the country take part in a nationwide ‘Handshake for Europe’…
Poll indicates people in Ireland strongly support EU trade deals and increase in EU defence and security co-operation while few support increased contribution to EU budget. Dublin, 28 April 2020: An annual European Movement Ireland (EM Ireland) – RED C Research poll this year found that 75% of people in Ireland agree that EU…