Emily O’Reilly

Emily O’Reilly: Revolving door between EU and lobbying firms is ‘soft corruption’

European Ombudsman draws ‘parallels’ between influence scandals and lobbyists poaching officials

Sun May 05 2024 - 14:00

Emily O’Reilly to investigate EU border agency over Greek shipwreck

European Ombudsman announces inquiry into Frontex over disaster that killed hundreds

Wed Jul 26 2023 - 21:24

Free flights for MEPs should be reviewed says EU Ombudsman

Those offering free travel ‘want something in return, quite obviously’, Emily O’Reilly warns

Tue Apr 25 2023 - 12:49

Irish Ombudsman criticises EU commission for not releasing texts between Von der Leyen and Pfizer

EU ethics controversies ‘play into the hands of Eurosceptics and anti-vaxxers’, says European Ombudsman

Thu Mar 23 2023 - 19:42

European ombudsman investigates flights paid for by Qatar while aviation deal was being negotiated

Transport official flew for free with Qatar Airways while team was negotiating airline’s access to EU market

Mon Mar 06 2023 - 18:49

GDPR complaints system is an unfair burden on Ireland and a weakness for Europe

One-stop shop places an unmanageable load on one small member state’s underfunded data regulator

Thu Feb 02 2023 - 05:00

EU Ombudsman seeks improvements to DPC reports to European Commission

Changes could increase commission’s insight into Irish Data Protection Commission’s reporting

Tue Dec 20 2022 - 19:32

EU parliament strips Eva Kaili of vice president role amid Qatar corruption scandal

Greek legislator denies any wrongdoing after she and others were charged over allegedly receiving cash and gifts from Qatar

Tue Dec 13 2022 - 12:21

The Irish Times view on the Data Protection Commission: the case for strong regulation

No other agency of the State carries the kind of responsibility the Data Protection Commission has in its role overseeing EU-wide activities of tech multinationals

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 00:05

Taoiseach defends Irish data protection commissioner in Germany

Martin doesn’t ‘readily agree’ with many criticisms of Helen Dixon’s record

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 20:08

Data protection regime tarnishing Ireland’s image, Germany says

SPD’s Zimmermann makes comment in advance of Taoiseach’s official visit to Berlin

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 01:00

EU Ombudsman criticises ‘antediluvian’ regulation on public access to documents

Emily O’Reilly investigating commission’s failure to disclose texts to Pfizer chief on vaccines

Tue Feb 15 2022 - 22:25

European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly lauded for transparency work

Crucial during pandemic to ‘allow citizens a better understanding of decision making process’

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 22:24

The Irish Times view on Facebook’s valuation: Coming back down to earth

Though acquisitions have grown Meta’s user base, it isn’t clear if growth will continue

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 08:50

Emily O’Reilly opens inquiry into European Commission policing of GDPR in Ireland

EU ombudsman acts after complaint from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 15:32

EU Commission accused of maladministration by ombudsman over Pfizer CEO texts

Emily O’Reilly criticises executive for not disclosing Von Der Leyen messages

Fri Jan 28 2022 - 18:56

DPC draft decision on Facebook would end right to privacy, Norway claims

Norwegian authority says ruling would make data protection law ‘pointless’

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 17:04

Could Ireland be on the cusp of a biofuel revolution?

“Electrification of cars is important in reducing emissions but it cannot do it all”

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 03:45

Irish inquiries into big tech too slow, campaigner complains to EU ombudsman

ICCL senior fellow says European Commission needs to act over pace of investigations

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 20:00

Emily O’Reilly criticises Brussels for awarding contract to BlackRock

European Ombudsman says commission failed to assess potential conflict of interest

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 12:28

Winter finds thousands of migrants sleeping rough in Bosnia

Local authorities reluctant to provide facilities for migrants as Sarajevans protest over fatal stabbing

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 16:48

Hungarian power grab draws slow response in crisis-hit Europe

East-west split in European Parliament could again scupper sanctions against Orban

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 21:25

Online abuse turns female politicians off politics, European Ombudsman says

O’Reilly tells conference she’s experienced ‘mansplaining’ since becoming Ombudsman

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 17:01

EU banking watchdog describes rejection of Cross nomination as ‘unfortunate’

European Banking Authority chairman says regulator caught in spat with parliament

Sat Jan 25 2020 - 05:52

Emily O’Reilly wins second term as European Ombudsman

‘We need to stop the “blame Brussels” culture,’ says former journalist

Wed Dec 18 2019 - 15:05

Role of Brussels lobbyists begins to emerge from the dark

Europe Letter: Emily O’Reilly is bidding for re-election for a second term as Europe’s Ombudsman

Thu Nov 14 2019 - 01:00

Emily O’Reilly nominated for second term as EU ombudsman

Election will take place by secret ballot during the December session of EU Parliament

Wed Oct 23 2019 - 21:37

EU transparency deficit gives ammunition to Eurosceptics – ombudsman

Emily O’Reilly rejects argument that greater openness would jeopardise decision-making

Tue May 14 2019 - 17:10

Varadkar joins O’Reilly in call for Brexit report on North to be published

EU Ombudsman O’Reilly believes it is in the public interest for documents to be released

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 12:42

Emily O’Reilly criticises senior EU Commission appointment

EU ombudsman cites ‘maladministration’ in Selmayr’s appointment as secretary general

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 19:15

Emily O’Reilly criticises Juncker over aide’s move to top job

Maladministration resulted from not following rules correctly ‘either in letter or in sprit’

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 10:26

Woman whose husband and son died at sea receives €245,000

Winifred Byrne who lost family members in 1981 succeeds in 14-year dispute over payment

Mon May 14 2018 - 01:00

Ann Lovett report praised by journalist who broke the story

Emily O’Reilly says ‘Irish Times’ interview ‘changed the narrative’ on teenager’s death

Mon May 07 2018 - 01:00

EU ombudsman calls for review of Barroso’s Goldman Sachs role

Emily O’Reilly criticises alleged lobbying by former commission president for US bank

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 09:36

Farage fails to hold candle to Varadkar on eve of birthday

Taoiseach charms MEPs in Strasbourg with personal touch about British-Irish relationship

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 20:55

EU ombudsman urges ECB’s Draghi to leave G30 club of financiers

Emily O’Reilly said his membership risks hurting public confidence in the ECB

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 11:44

EU Ombudsman finds no maladministration in HPV vaccine review

Emily O’Reilly investigated how European Medicines Agency handled complaint

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 18:49

European ombudsman queries Mario Draghi role in ‘group of 30’

Emily O’Reilly questions public interest benefit of ECB head in consultative group

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 16:30

EU Ombudsman welcomes promise of transparent Brexit

European Commission pledge at odds with Theresa May’s wish for cloak of secrecy

Wed May 24 2017 - 18:15

HSE regrets ex-master’s decision to quit relocation role

Chris Fitzpatrick ‘not confident’ changes expected in obstetric practices would happen

Sat Apr 29 2017 - 01:03

Vincent Browne regains control of ‘Magill’, the magazine he set up 40 years ago

Magazine became known for its in-depth investigative journalism

Fri Apr 07 2017 - 21:03

EU ombudsman Emily O’Reilly considers Barroso inquiry

She says Goldman Sachs role for former European Commission head raises trust issues

Wed Nov 02 2016 - 20:38

Barroso made a whipping boy for EU’s failings

Former president of European Commission says ethics investigation was ‘discriminatory’

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 07:00

Barroso cleared of wrongdoing over Goldman Sachs job

Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly to consider further action due to concern over appointment

Mon Oct 31 2016 - 17:49

Barroso’s leap to Goldman Sachs leaves bad taste in Brussels

European Commission urged to toughen up rules governing jobs for former staff

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 01:00

Juncker to make first post-Brexit address to MEPs on EU future

Speech focused on rebuilding citizens’ trust may be eclipsed by Barroso’s new bank role

Tue Sept 13 2016 - 18:59

Brussels strips Barroso of VIP status over Goldman Sachs concerns

Former European Commission president’s contract with investment bank scrutinised

Mon Sept 12 2016 - 16:25

Ombudsman seeks clarity on Barroso move to Goldman Sachs

European Commission president asked to explain position on predecessor’s move

Tue Sept 06 2016 - 14:19

How hard can it be to show empathy to parents who have lost a baby?

Women have always been treated harshly in Ireland’s maternity hospitals and units

Tue Aug 30 2016 - 06:54

Cantillon: Can Privacy Shield protect our data from the Eye of Sauron?

EU to approve replacement for Safe Harbour, but US NSAs are still watching

Tue Jul 05 2016 - 01:00

Schools should be forced to tackle cyberbullying, conference hears

State’s Special Rapporteur on Child Protection calls for new legislation at EU forum

Wed Jun 22 2016 - 17:58

Digital data deal with US must prioritise vulnerable citizens

European Parliament to vote on Privacy Shield agreement

Thu May 26 2016 - 15:26

WTF is TTIP? The EU-US trade deal explained

Proponents of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership say it will boost economies – Ireland’s in particular. So why are people so suspicious of it?

Sat May 21 2016 - 05:45

Irish lawyer separates rights from wrongs at EU agency

Michael O’Flaherty heads up independent body looking out for the downtrodden

Tue May 03 2016 - 01:00

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