Closing date for applications to EU Institutions 14th April 2011

On 16 March the European Personnel Selection Office published details of a selection procedure for university graduates and final year students to work in the EU institutions.

The closing date for the EPSO/AD/206/11 and EPSO/AD/207/11 competitions is  14th April at 11.00am Irish time / 12:00 midday Brussels time. If you have not yet completed or validated your online application, please do so before the deadline. Only applications which have been validated will be taken into account.

For more information please see www.eu-careers.eu.

Communicating Europe Initiative 2011

An application for funding was submitted today to the Department of Foreign Affairs under the Communicating Europe Initiative 2011. If successful, the proposed project will support the continuation and extension of the annual EU Debate and  further develop the European Schools Liaison Programme.

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Mock EU Council Meeting 24th March 2011

Participants in mock EU Council Meeting March 24th 2011

To-day we had a simulated EU Council Meeting to coincide with the real negotiations taking place in Brussels where, up for debate among other issues, is the future of economic governance in Europe. According to EU Commission President, José Manuel Barroso the Spring European Council, 24-

Europass

Europass is an initiative which aims to help you make your skills and qualifications clearly and easily understood in Europe - whether you are enrolling in an education or training programme, looking for a job, or getting experience abroad.Europass is something young europeans should be considering as an option for their future. Young people need to realise there are plenty options within the EU for career opportunities. Australia and America aren't our only options!For more information for anyone interested or looking to apply for this just go to http://www.europass.ie/europass/

EU Debate 2011

EU anti-discrimination rules

The European Court of Justice today decided that, from 21 December 2012, it will no longer be legal under EU law to charge women less for insurance than men.
The verdict means that different priced premiums for men and women drivers will now be considered to be in breach of the EU's anti-discrimination rules.

8th Annual EU Debate

8th Annual EU Debate
Date: Wed 23rd February 2011
Venue: L108 
Time: 7.30 p.m.

All Welcome

PIGGS

This image clearly depicts the 'PIIGS' as Portugal,Iceland,Ireland,Greece and Spain.All under strict discipline by the EU due to their extensive debts.It has been reported that they in total owe over a trillion euro between them.

Prime Time Late Debate

http://www.rte.ie/player/#v=1091410 This video touches on the topic of the IMF bailout for Ireland. It explores the consequences for Ireland had we not accepted the bailout and the future for Ireland .Opinions from top economists and lecturers are expressed from both sides, allowing the viewer to come to their own conclusions on the benefits of the bailout for Ireland ,while also adopting a deeper understanding of what the bailout involves .

Europe blog: Ireland and corporation tax - RTÉ News

Europe blog: Ireland and corporation tax - RTÉ News

EU Poll

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8th Annual EU Debate

ITT's 8th Annual EU Debate takes place on Wednesday 23rd February in L108 (Solas Building) North Campus at 7.30 p.m. The motion for this year's debate is "This House believes that Ireland has lost its sovereignty". Two teams drawn from the Higher Certificate in Business Studies, Year 2 and the Bachelor of Business Studies, Year 2 will debate the motion in what promises to be a lively exchange of views. Proposing the motion and representing the HCBS are Vilde Grigaityte, Michael Kelly and Gary O'Connor. Opposing the motion and representing Bachelor of Business Studies, are Katie Moloney, Grace Kerins and Alexander Akinyemi.

The guest speaker for the event is Executive Director of European Movement (Ireland) Andrea Pappin. Andrea will give a presentation on graduate opportunities to work and intern in EU institutions and EU agencies, as well as a range of private companies and NGOs. Her visit to IT Tralee is part of European Movement's national campaign to inform students about the range of career opportunities open to Irish graduates in Europe. According to Andrea, if we don't start feeding more Irish graduates into the EU system, Ireland will be under represented in the EU civil service within a decade.

This event is sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs, "Communicating Europe Initiative" with the support of the European Commission (Dublin) and European Movement (Ireland). The event is free and open to the public.

How well do you know the EU?

Wonder how well you know the EU? Or maybe you'd like a revision on the basics? Check out our interactive quiz @ http://www.mystudiyo.com/ch/a134444/go Enjoy!!

This video clip ,in simple terms, explains what the bailout is all about, and its effects on the Irish economy if Ireland were not to honour their debts.It also demonstrates the benefits Germany enjoys as a result of the current crisis Europe has found itself in.