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PRISM scandal: The data protection rights of EU citizens are non-negotiable

PRISM scandal: The data protection rights of EU citizens are non-negotiable

At the press conference following today's EU-U.S. Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial in Dublin, Commission Vice-President and Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding said: "I welcome Attorney General Holder's proposal to convene, in the short-term, a meeting of security experts from the U.S. and from the EU in order to clarify together the remaining matters – and I think there are remaining matte...

A new fall detection device to help the elderly - ‘Vigi’Fall’

A new fall detection device to help the elderly - ‘Vigi’Fall’

130,000 Irish people over the age of 65 fall in their homes each year. About 20% (26,000) of elderly people receive hospital care, GP visits, outpatient visits or long-stay care following a fall. Being able to call for immediate medical help afte...

EU Commission announces end of roaming charges

EU Commission announces end of roaming charges

There is some good news for holiday-makers this dreary Monday with the announcement that the European Commission is planning to abolish roaming charges in the EU by next summer. The 27 European Commissioners last week voted to fast track major ref...

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12-06-2013

Digital rankings: Ireland still lagging on superfast broadband

12-06-2013

From Farm to Fork: How the EU ensures your food is safe

12-06-2013

EU Commission intensifies fight against tax evasion

11-06-2013

Commission acts to unblock congestion in Europe's airspace

11-06-2013

Clearer labelling rules on baby formula and special diet food

10-06-2013

EU and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in new partnership to fight poverty-related diseases

06-06-2013

EU steps up fight against cigarette smuggling

 
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