For immediate release Dublin, 13 January 2020: Responding to yesterday’s announcement from the Irish Government and the European Commission, that Ireland is to be allocated €1.051 billion from the EU’s Brexit Adjustment Reserve, set up to help Member States most affected by Brexit, Noelle O Connell, CEO of EM Ireland commented, “The fact that Ireland…
For immediate release Dublin, 24 December 2020 : Commenting on this afternoon’s announcement that a Brexit deal has been agreed between the EU and UK, EM Ireland CEO Noelle O Connell said: “We welcome this agreement which will provide some clarity and comfort to business and consumers regarding what will occur at the end of…
For immediate release Dublin, 19 November 2020: EM Ireland CEO, Noelle O Connell, has been elected as a Vice President of the board European Movement International, the largest and most influential pan-European, membership-based organisation, at its Federal Assembly today. The position of Vice-President is a significant and senior leadership position which encompasses European Movement councils…
EM Ireland CEO Noelle O Connell comments on the Conference on the Future of Europe at a meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on EU Affairs Dublin, 18 November 2020: Speaking at this morning’s Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, EM Ireland CEO Noelle O Connell said, “The Conference on the Future of Europe…
For immediate release Dublin, 11 November 2020: European Movement Ireland and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung held an online discussion this morning through which speakers examined and discussed Ireland and Germany’s Priorities in a post-Brexit Europe, reflecting on the German Presidency of the Council of the EU and the Future of Europe. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister…
For immediate release Dublin, 4 November 2020: European Movement Ireland is delighted to congratulate Rachael Akano, Margaret Akano, Joy Njekwe and Evelyn Nomayo from Louth on being shortlisted for the 2020 Women of Europe Awards. The team recently developed the Memory Haven app which offers support to the 500,000+ people in Ireland whose loved ones…
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…