European Movement Ireland Statement on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
[UPDATED 15 MAY] Note from the Executive Director of European Movement Ireland, Noelle O Connell: I would like to reiterate that the health, safety and well-being of our team, our…
The End of the Beginning
“Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” This was the reaction of Winston…
Brexit Student Survey
Brexit is a threat to peace in Northern Ireland, say 80% of students European Movement Ireland survey on student attitudes to Brexit raises issues of the impact of Brexit on…
European Movement Ireland welcomes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Ireland early in her presidency
Dublin, 15 Jan 2020: European Movement Ireland welcomes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Ireland today. EM Ireland Executive Director Noelle O Connell said, “It is encouraging…
European Movement Ireland congratulates Emily O’Reilly on re-election as European Ombudsman
Wednesday, 18 December 2019: Noelle O Connell, Executive Director of European Movement Ireland today congratulated Emily O’Reilly on being re-elected as European Ombudsman. Ms O’Reilly topped today’s second round election…
Bonnie Greer speaks about currently sensitive but vitally important time for Irish-UK-EU-US relations and diplomacy at EM Ireland event
American-British playwright, novelist and critic Bonnie Greer spoke to broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan at a sold out European Movement Ireland event in the National Concert Hall this evening, less than two…
Commissioner Phil Hogan speaks to gathering of Irish community in Brussels about reinforcing Irish presence in EU institutions
Commissioner Hogan addresses EM Ireland ‘Brussels Connection’ event Dublin, 13 November 2019: Commissioner Phil Hogan spoke at a networking event for Irish people living and working in Brussels this evening.…
Ninth Year of the Blue Star Programme launched by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
Dublin, 24 October 2019: Children from St. Catherine’s Senior National School, Cabra paid a visit to Government Buildings today for the national launch of the 2019/2020 Blue Star Programme. The…
Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson speaks about the legacy of Michael Sweetman at the 2019 Michael Sweetman Memorial Lecture
“Greta is right to be angry. The climate crisis is worse than we think, and it is getting worse more quickly than scientists had thought would happen.” Former President…
PRESS RELEASE | EM Ireland congratulates Catherine Day
European Movement (EM) Ireland extends sincerest congratulations to its Honorary President, Catherine Day, on the announcement today of her appointment as incoming Chairperson of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality.…