Clontarf seafront getting submerged by the high tide with Poolbeg Chimneys in the background.

NEW: European Council President Antonio Costa is the first person to publicly identify Russia as responsible for the unidentified drones off Dublin Bay last week - “another example of the hybrid attacks from Russia”, he says. @VirginMediaNews

I’m hiring an Office Administrator based in Brussels, so please share the opportunity with your network. https://t.co/zHQ25havdW

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@elonmusk Facts 🇪🇺😎

European Union nations have backed a significant tightening of migration rules, including allowing for "return hubs" for failed asylum-seekers to be set up outside the 27-country bloc

5 days to go! Have your say in shaping Ireland’s EU Presidency priorities. Public consultation closes 12 December. Gliogáil anseo chun go gcloisfimis uait faoi thosaíochtaí Uachtaránacht AE na hÉireann sula ndúnfar an comhairliúchán 12 Nollaig. 🇪🇺 https://t.co/nRFoQcnfvn

Elon Musk wants the EU abolished. Medvedev applauds. That alone tells you who benefits from a weaker Europe. Stronger together never more so than now.

Still thinking about Keelan and Dylan on the Late Late Toy Show last night. Two boys, one friendship, and a moment that reminded us what real kindness looks like 🥹💛 If you didn’t shed a tear, you’re made of stone. This is my little tribute to them — please like, and feel free

Amid growing concerns about wealth concentration & fiscal strain, debates on taxation of ultra-high-net-worth individuals have intensified At the same time, wealth taxes have several potential drawbacks 👉 https://t.co/Z7uJMpkCgI @EP_Taxation @PTridico @Kira_MPH @ReginaDo

Simon Coveney Honored as Officer of the Légion d’honneur 🇫🇷🇮🇪 Yesterday, former Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, was formally presented with the rank of Officier of the Légion d’honneur, the French Republic's highest distinction🎖️

We are acting to safeguard the EU financial system. Russia is now listed as a high-risk country for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing. EU entities must apply enhanced vigilance in all transactions involving Russia. Integrity cannot be compromised.

@POLITICOEurope Andreas Schwab MEP, EPP Group spokesman for internal market and consumer protection, on DSA fine: "The Commission today fined X €120 million for breaches of its transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). These breaches include the misleading design of its

Fine Gael’s Infrastructure Plan includes emergency powers to fast-track critical projects. This will mean faster housing delivery, expanded energy and water infrastructure, better roads and public transport, more schools and hospitals, and a stronger economy.

This is one of the most telling exchanges you’ll ever see on Irish radio. RTE’s O’Mongain reminds Boyd Barrett that Russia invaded ALL OF UKRAINE & only failed due to heroic resistance & because Ukraine was well armed by the west.RBB loses his cool & argues for total capitulation

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Productive meeting with Katrina Godfrey, Permanent Secretary for the Northern Irish Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) @daera_ni and Jennifer Weir, Head of DAERA EU Policy. 1/3

New EU-wide laws will make social media companies liable for financial fraud ⁦@EPPGroup⁩ ⁦@FineGael⁩

The proposal to rename Herzog Park in Rathgar is set to be withdrawn from tomorrow's agenda at Dublin City Council after criticism. Dublin's Lord Mayor Ray McAdam confirmed that the Chief Executive of the council intends to withdraw the report

Spoke to RTÉ’s Parliament Report during the week about the latest so-called Ukraine “peace talks” which initially were nothing more than a Russian wish list. We must continue to stand firmly with Ukraine and defend its sovereignty. 🇺🇦 @EPPGroup @FineGael