European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland
The European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland (EPLO) provides information on the European Parliament’s role and powers, on the Irish MEPs and their activities and on issues currently being considered by Parliament which are of significance for Ireland and for Europe as a whole.
You can find out more about the EPLO and stay updated on their activities via their website or follow them on social media:
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EYE on the EDGE
EYE on the Edge is a recently launched initiative created and curated by young people. Originally planned as a 2-day festival in Galway the EYE on the Edge is now going fully online due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. As such, the festival will now happen in multiple locations right across Galway, Ireland, Europe and beyond! The project fuses politics, arts and culture to create dialogue, share ideas and respond to contemporary European and global challenges. It will do this through an engaging and interactive programme of discussions, workshops, artistic performances, exhibitions, and other activities.
The EYE on the Edge project is part of the Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture programme and is a local European Youth Event (EYE), a biennial event in Strasbourg organised by the European Parliament which brings together thousands of young people from all over the EU and beyond to share and shape their ideas on the future of Europe. More information on the festival and programme will be made available via their website.
Follow debates live
Watch live streaming and recordings of debates at the European Parliament, and latest news stories and material via the multimedia centre. Whether you are looking for news summaries, live videos, images or infographics related to European Parliament activities, the multimedia centre is a one-stop-shop for all you’ll need.
Press releases
Stay updated on events taking place in the European Parliament through the news and press room. Tailored press releases of particular interest to the Irish audience can be accessed via the EPLO: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/ireland/en/news-press
Europe Direct centres
The Europe Direct centres are a network of accessible, local information centres in Ireland that spread information and advice about the EU’s policies, actively promote local and regional debate about the EU and give the public the opportunity to send feedback to the EU institutions.
Want to find out where your nearest Europe Direct centre is located? Find out more here.
Keep up-to-date with legislative developments
Through the European Parliament’s legislative train schedule you can monitor the progress of legislative files identified in the 10 priorities of the European Commission. The Legislative Train schedule shows when a piece of legislation arrives at the European Parliament. It’s also possible to see which proposals are blocked. Clicking on a carriage reveals all details about a proposal, such as the priority it is linked to and the MEP responsible for steering it through Parliament. The tool is limited to the plans outlined in the Commission’s working programme, so does not cover all EU legislation dealt with by Parliament.
The tool can be found on www.legislative-train.eu
What Europe does for me
What Europe does for me is a website that shows the EU’s impact in your region and in your daily life. The website provides citizens around Europe with short notes on how the EU has improved their lives.
Find out more here: What Europe does for me
House of European History
The House of European History is a forum for learning, reflection and debate, open to audiences from all generations and backgrounds. It works to increase understanding of European history, to encourage the exchange of ideas and to question assumptions. The House presents Europe’s history in a way that raises awareness about the multiplicity of perspectives and interpretations. To find out more: https://historia-europa.ep.eu/en/educators-teachers