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EU tries to turn the page on enlargement after Iceland's vote against new talks

Senior EU officials are downplaying the negative effect of Iceland's referendum as ministers meet in Dublin to keep enlargement momentum going for candidate countries, while discussions on democratic safeguards are ongoing and national elections loom.

Euronews

Will Prime Minister Andy Burnham move the UK closer to Europe?

From trade to defence to youth mobility, London and Brussels are seeking to build on the thaw in their post-Brexit relationship. But tough negotiations lie ahead as an autumn summit looms.

Euronews

What the EU wants from Andy Burnham

European leaders have made positive noises about the new UK PM, but he is likely to face the same restrictions as Starmer

The Guardian - UK

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Europe Today: EPP boss Weber speaks exclusively to Euronews as von der Leyen visits Baku

Manfred Weber, President of the European People's Party, speaks exclusively to Euronews as European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan to build on EU influence in a region traditionally in Russia's orbit.

Euronews

Ireland hopes new Budapest government will facilitate Ukraine's EU membership

Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne said the European Union must continue increasing pressure on Russia through sanctions, military support and diplomatic efforts.

Euronews

Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon ‘safe’, minister says

Defence Forces personnel are deployed in the region as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil).

Evening Standard

'Ukraine will be part of the discussion this week in India,' says Irish EU affairs minister

Thomas Byrne told Euronews' Europe Today morning show that "it's very, very important that we can put in place a trade agreement with India".

Euronews

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Newsletter: EU aims to ‘hedge’ against global instability with India trade deal

Also in this newsletter: EU lawmakers to decide whether to resume work on the implementation of the EU-US deal later today.

Euronews

Europe Today: EU–India summit begins, will it end with a trade deal?

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Euronews

EU confirms it wants UK to pay into its budget in exchange for closer ties

‘Politically realistic’ for UK to make financial contribution so it can access European single market, Irish minister says

The Guardian - UK

Ireland’s Europe minister on Ukraine, Trump and his country’s neutrality

Ukraine’s territory has to be recognized, and its independence and sovereignty have to be protected, for the end of the war to be worth it, Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne tells Radio Schuman today.

Euronews

Motorsport Ireland reveals “progressive step” to revive WRC bid

Ireland tabled a bid to secure a three-year contract to host the WRC from next year before it was halted in April after failing to obtain the required government funding.

Autosport

Ireland’s bid to rejoin the WRC in 2025 halted

Ireland had tabled a bid to secure a three-year contract to host the WRC, beginning from 2025, which planned to bring the championship back to the country for the first time since 2009.

Autosport

Minister urges ‘proportionate’ response from Israel to ‘outrageous’ Hamas attack

Minister of State Thomas Byrne said the world needed to ‘get serious’ about a two-state solution.

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Irish Mirror

Kevin Bakhurst, RTE's new Director General, wants meeting with staff first thing Monday morning

Kevin Bakhurst takes up his new role with the station tomorrow morning

Dublin Live

RTE's new Director General set to 'radically overhaul' station as payments scandal continues

Kevin Bakhurst, who will have a salary of €306,000, takes the helm in the middle of a hurricane of revelations about its highest paid star Ryan Tubridy

The Independent UK

Top RTE executive resigns to make way for ‘fresh lead team’

Rory Coveney’s resignation comes on the eve of the arrival of the new director general Kevin Bakhurst at the broadcaster on Monday.

The Independent UK

Bakhurst pledges ‘time for action’ ahead of first day as RTE director-general

Kevin Bakhurst spoke briefly on Sunday ahead of starting his role on Monday.

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Dublin Live

Junior ministers flew in business class for St Patrick's Day trips

Ministers of State Thomas Byrne, Niall Collins and Josepha Madigan all flew business class while the senior ministers in their departments flew economy

Chicago Sun-Times

Thomas G. Byrne, longtime cop who headed multiple departments under Mayor Richard M. Daley, dead at 74

“He was always concerned about his officers,” former Police Supt. Phil Cline recalled.

Irish Mirror

Several junior ministers flew business class for St Patrick's Day - while their senior minister flew economy

EXCLUSIVE: Information given to the Irish Mirror show that of the eight Ministers that flew business class, half were Ministers of State. Several Junior Ministers flew business class while their Department's Cabinet Minister was in economy.

Irish Mirror

Irish Government will revisit Croker funding if Katie Taylor fights in Dublin later in year

Minister of State for Sport Thomas Byrne: 'Because the rugby Heineken Cup (final) is on in Dublin, it seemed to us straight off that that would be hard to justify from a tourism point of view'

Irish Mirror

Ryan Tubridy urges Croke Park bosses to waive rent fee and give Katie Taylor the 'homecoming she deserves'

Exclusive: The RTE star says Katie should be given the respect she deserves

Irish Mirror

Katie Taylor has always had to fight for proper recognition in Ireland

Story of boxing superstar in her homeland has never been simple

Irish Mirror

Sports Minister Thomas Byrne rejects Eddie Hearns' claims that government didn't engage in talks on Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano

In an appearance on the MMA Hour, Hearn hinted that the Irish government hadn't lended their support to make the fight happen, a claim which sports minister Thomas Byrne as refuted.

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