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The European Commission is taking action to mitigate Europe’s energy vulnerabilities for the coming winters and proposing measures to ensure reliable energy supplies for future generations.
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The EU supports Irish farmers and rural greening and sustainable development through financial support, funding for research and innovation.
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The interests of Irish fishermen, fishing communities, the marine environment and consumers of fish products are supported by being part of the EU.
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Tackling climate change is one of the European Commission’s top priorities and the European Green Deal is its ambitious plan to transform Europe into the first climate-neutral continent.
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EU membership has helped Ireland transition from economic stagnation in the middle of the last century into a nation with a modern economy based on free trade, foreign investment and growth.
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Research and innovation (R&I) are key components in securing Ireland’s economic future and are at the heart of the European Commission’s policies.
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Creating a Europe fit for the digital age is one of the European Commission's main priorities for 2019-2024.
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The UK decision to leave the EU has far-reaching consequences for citizens, businesses, public administrations & stakeholders especially in Ireland.
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EU Membership has led to several pieces of important Irish legislation that have improved the lives of Irish women.
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The Irish language became a full working language of the EU in 2022.
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EU Tax Policy focuses on removing tax obstacles to all cross-border economic activity, eliminating harmful tax competition & combatting tax evasion.
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A humane, comprehensive European approach to migration is a priority for the European Commission and for Ireland.
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