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EU cannot stop Sony and other developers from scrapping physical discs, says Michael McGrath
European Union
PlayStation games will no longer be released on discs from January 2028, sparking fierce debate among gamers
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EU response to US 30% tariffs will be firm, quick and robust, Commissioner promises
European Union
Donald Trump threatened the EU and Mexico with a 30 per cent tariff on imports to the US from August
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Michael McGrath 'very anxious' to extend agreements on judicial cooperation with UAE and other countries
Michael McGrath
Michael McGrath, who is EU Commissioner for Justice, said he is currently working to extend a relationship with the UAE
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Taoiseach and Commissioner Michael McGrath concerned about Hungary's ICC withdrawal
Viktor Orban
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban made the pronouncement as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Budapest
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EU Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath warns Elon Musk over web interview with far-right party
Irish News
Musk has been accused of using his platform – and his 200 million plus followers – to interfere in European elections and politics, and of amplifying far-right and extremist rhetoric
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Budget 2025 recap as €2 billion worth of cost-of-living measures unveiled to public
The Budget
Budget 2025 was unveiled today with billions of euros of measures providing some much-needed relief in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis
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Michael McGrath appointed EU Justice Commissioner
Michael McGrath
The announcement was made by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday morning
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Plans to make TDs and senators clock in and out at Leinster House quietly shelved
Leinster House
Former finance minister Michael McGrath had previously said that the expenses checking system needed to be reformed as a priority
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Ursula von der Leyen asks Ireland to put forward female commissioner nomination
Ursula von der Leyen
It was confirmed last month that Michael McGrath would stand down as Finance Minister and would be Ireland’s sole nomination for the EU Commissioner role
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Leo Varadkar predicts Jack Chambers may be the 'next gay Taoiseach'
Jack Chambers
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that while it is a “big jump” for Jack Chambers to take over such a significant role, the Fianna Fáil deputy leader is “up for the job”
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Jack Chambers appointed as Finance Minister as Michael McGrath nominated for European Commissioner
Cabinet
It was agreed by the three coalition leaders, Taoiseach Simon Harris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan, on Monday evening that Finance Minister Michael McGrath would be Ireland’s nomination for the new EU Commissioner
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Michael McGrath expected to be confirmed as Ireland's next European Commissioner
Michael McGrath
There now appears to be a four-way race to replace Michael McGrath as Finance Minister
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Dept of Agriculture knew about horse microchip fraud years before 'shocking' RTE abattoir investigation
Horses
Exclusive: Urgent action was promised after the programme aired last week, but the Irish Mirror can show that the department was aware of microchips being falsified when horses were presented for slaughter as long ago as 2018
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Jobs most at risk from AI highlighted in new Government report
Michael McGrath
Finance Minister Michael McGrath explained that 63% of employment in Ireland is exposed to AI.
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Michael McGrath says final petrol price hike will be kept 'under review'
Petrol prices
It comes as prices at the pumps have risen dramatically again to an average of €1.85 per litre of petrol and €1.80 per litre of diesel,
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Cost of living: Parents urged to apply for handy relief worth up to €700
Cost of Living
Thousands all around the country are leaving off applying for the Rent Tax Credit meaning they are missing out on a handy cash boost to help with the cost of sending a child to college
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Minister Micheal McGrath rules out tax cut off rising to €50,000 in next Budget
Fianna Fail
Taoiseach Simon Harris said at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis last week that he wanted to higher rate tax cut off to increase to €50,000.
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Finance Minister rejects calls for 'mini budget' when Simon Harris takes over as Taoiseach
Michael McGrath
It follows calls from some in the independent ranks to announce new financial measures when Mr Harris takes over the Taoiseach’s office from Mr Varadkar next Tuesday.
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Number of individuals paying €200,000 levy targeting super rich falls to just 11
Revenue
The domicile levy applies to anyone who has a global income of over €1 million or Irish property worth over €5 million, but who pays less than €200,000 in tax
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Michael McGrath warns 'tit for tat' between Catherine Martin and Siun Ni Raghallaigh won't resolve RTE issues
RTE
There is increasing pressure on Media Minister Catherine Martin to respond to claims made by former RTÉ Board Chair Siún Ní Raghallaigh in a blistering statement on Monday
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Government to wind down 'bad bank' Nama by end of 2025
Nama
The National Asset Management Agency (Nama) was set up by the Irish Government in 2009 after the financial crash.
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OPW looking for new ways to dispose of dead deer after Mirror exposes mass grave
Phoenix Park
Exclusive: Environmental concerns are being investigated and Irish Water has also been asked to test for contamination of the local water supply
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Michael McGrath questions why RTE 'put itself in straitjacket' with confidentiality clause
Michael McGrath
Director General Kevin Bakhurst confirmed the national broadcaster entered into a binding confidentiality clause with its former Chief Financial Officer Richard Collins when he left the company
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Ireland's debt now stands at €42,000 per every man, woman and child
Michael McGrath
The Department of Finances’ Chief Economist John McCarthy acknowledged to the Irish Mirror that the falling level of debt per every man, woman and child in the State is partly due to the country's rising population
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