The Latest Breaking News from Michael McGrath

EU commissioner shocked by dangers of some goods sold by Shein and Temu

Michael McGrath awaits results of secret shopper investigation amid crackdown on Chinese retail platforms

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2025

EU justice chief laments democratic standards in Hungary

The European Union's justice chief says Hungary has made virtually no progress in addressing concerns about democratic backsliding over the last year

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

EU will keep €18 billion frozen for Hungary after 'no progress' on rule of law concerns

The money currently frozen combines around €8.4 billion in cohesion funds and €9.5 billion in COVID-19 recovery funds.

Euronews · Jul 8, 2025

Irish Government hoping for negotiated settlement on US tariffs

Senior figures in Ireland’s Government have expressed hope for a negotiated settlement to mitigate the impact of US tariffs.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

US tariffs on world-wide scale could create recessionary trends, Taoiseach says

Micheal Martin said he is concerned about the impact on investments and jobs in Ireland, the EU and across the world.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

'Not guilty': teacher's accused killer fast-tracks case

A man accused of murdering 67-year-old Annette Brennan, whose body was put inside a wheelie bin, has elected to fast-track his case to a higher court.

AAP · Jan 8, 2025

Response to Dublin riots ‘robust’ Varadkar says as Sinn Fein accuses government

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he has full confidence in Justice Minister Helen McEntee as calls for her to resign continue.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Ministers back justice minister as pressure mounts over Dublin riots

‘I’m absolutely focused on my job. That’s my priority,’ Helen McEntee said on Tuesday morning.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Irish government faces claims of ‘double standards’ on Israel and Russia

Opposition motions calling for a range of sanctions against Israel were voted down in the Dail parliament on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

UK and Ireland ministers say relations ‘back on positive trajectory’

The 65th plenary session of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly was taking place in Co Kildare.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023