# MEPs
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Last month
March 2024
Explainer
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming European elections
Between the four days of 6-9 June voters across the EU will go to the polls to elect a new parliament.
31 Mar
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ME-What?
'Sausage making': What is an MEP and what do they do?
What exactly is an MEP? What do they do? And how does the job compare to being a TD, senator or councillor?
Got questions about what MEPs do ahead of the elections in June? Muiris O'Cearbhaill has got you covered.
This explainer details the many elements of the role of an MEP, including voting, negotiating and diplomacy.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
24 Mar
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Voices
Barry Andrews: Watch as Russia interferes with European politics ahead of the elections
Barry Andrews
20 Mar
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political reaction
Nature restoration law reveals cracks and divisions in Sinn Féin and Fine Gael
2 Mar
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THE MORNING LEAD
Up to 8 former Irish MEPs taking legal action against European Parliament over cuts to their pensions
The Journal contacted all MEPs who have previously been identified as recipients of the fund.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
1 Mar
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This year
2024
European Parliament
Irish MEPs cite Catalan solidarity as reason for opposing resolution on Russian interference
8 Feb
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Investigation
Unethical but legal: All the things MEPs can get away with
What is legal is not always ethical.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
31 Jan
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THE MORNING LEAD
Integrity investigation finds 25% of Europe’s MEPs were involved in a scandal
In December 2022, police found €900,000 in alleged bribe cash stuffed in bags at the EU Parliament’s Vice President Eva Kaili’s home. How could corruption of such scale happen at the heart of the EU? Was this just one isolated incident or the tip of the iceberg?
Data collected by The Journal, Noteworthy and other European media partners reveals 3% of MEPs have been convicted by a court.
The months-long investigation unearthed 253 previously reported blemishes.
The most serious cases related to 45 corruption incidents and 44 events relating to fraud and theft.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
31 Jan
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Retrofitting
MEPs take first steps to greenlight potentially €1 trillion retrofitting plan
15 Jan
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ICJ
Irish MEPs say Ireland should have supported South Africa's genocide case against Israel
12 Jan
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Last year
2023
European Elections 2024
TD Barry Cowen and MEP Mick Wallace will run for European Parliament next year
28 Nov 2023
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Voices
Barry Andrews: Today's Electoral Commission announcement was an own goal
Barry Andrews
20 Nov 2023
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MEPs
Delegation from the European Parliament arrives in Ireland to investigate the Mica scandal
30 Oct 2023
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Digital Euro
Irish MEPs highlight the importance of cash as digital Euro plans advance
30 Oct 2023
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THE MORNING LEAD
The EU plan to increase the energy rating of all buildings could cost up to €1 trillion
27 Oct 2023
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THE MORNING LEAD
Fianna Fáil MEPs expect 'a big shift to the right' in the upcoming elections, pushing them out
25 Oct 2023
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Ursula von der Leyen
'Battle of flags doesn't help’: Irish politicians condemn Israeli flag on EU Commission building
9 Oct 2023
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EU Parliament
Public asked to give views on which part of the country should get another MEP seat
29 Sep 2023
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European elections
Ireland gains one additional seat for upcoming European Parliament elections
13 Sep 2023
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All time
Voices
Analysis: Are we seeing a change in mood music when it comes to the Northern Ireland Protocol?
Emma DeSouza
15 Dec 2022
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how it works
The EU and You: What's working, not working and what we don't understand
30 Jun 2022
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MEPs
Mick Wallace says sending arms to Ukraine is 'madness' as he defends vote against EU motion
2 Mar 2022
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TGIP
Irish MEPs criticise Poland for pushing migrants back at new border wall with Belarus
9 Sep 2021
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Brexit
EU rejects British fisheries offer of 35% fish-stock reduction over 3 years
Updated
22 Dec 2020
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essential workers
MEPs ask Taoiseach to allow Covid testing as replacement for quarantine on return to Ireland
1 Sep 2020
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back to brexit
Brexit divorce deal was 'the easy part'; and more 'last-minute turmoil' on the way, Irish MEPs say
11 Jan 2020
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European Parliament
'It feels like being in limbo': Two Irish MEPs still unable to take seats due to Brexit delay
27 Oct 2019
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Europe
Fine Gael MEPs criticised for voting against move to enhance rescue operations for migrants
24 Oct 2019
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new eu
Von der Leyen 'ready' to back Brexit delay in pitch to MEPs for European Commission president bid
Updated
16 Jul 2019
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new recruits
First week on the job: We checked in with some of Ireland's new MEPs to see how they are getting on
7 Jul 2019
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First day of school
What are the rules on dress codes and banners in the European Parliament?
2 Jul 2019
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European elections
Recount takes place after questions about transfers in Dublin constituency
28 May 2019
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the big debate
Eamon Dunphy, former Rose of Tralee and UKIP's Welsh leader set to feature in first European TV debate
14 May 2019
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