Published: Tue, 14 May 2013
Special EU Programmes Body … In 1994, following the announcement of the IRA Ceasefire, the then President of the Commission Jacques Delors, told the world that the EU would play its part in building a lasting peace in Northern Ireland.
Published: Tue, 14 May 2013
European Financial Stability Fund … On the night of the 9th of May 2010, the European Council – the summit of EU leaders, including our Taoiseach, agreed to set up the European Financial Stability Fund. This “Bailout Fund” comprised €440 billion of contributions of various sizes from all EU member states.
Published: Tue, 14 May 2013
Erasmus Programme … Travel broadens the mind and education fills it, so what better way to expand your horizons than to travel abroad as part of your education.
Published: Tue, 14 May 2013
Leonardo da Vinci is arguably history’s most famous artist and inventor, known equally for the Mona Lisa as for providing blueprints for a prototype helicopter. His efforts defined the Renaissance Man as someone adept in all areas.
Published: Tue, 14 May 2013
Rapporteur is a word often heard around the European Parliament. Derived from the French, it simply means “author of a report”. (French – Report = rapport)