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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’

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

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