Fairness is a consumer right - online and offline.

The Digital Fairness Act builds on existing EU rules to:

🔹Tackle manipulative design
🔹Limit addictive features
🔹Make influencer advertising more transparent
🔹Make subscriptions easier to cancel

🔗link.europa.eu/kkfmpx

UK teens on Snapchat now get Find Friends switched off by default to cut grooming risks. Irish and EU teens don't, as far as we know. Child safety shouldn't depend on which side of the Irish Sea you live on. @Snapchat, when is this coming to the EU? #DSA
ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/…

Online shopping and gaming is the new normal. So today’s plans to protect consumers from dark patterns and subscription traps are important. But the details matter. We need one clear set of EU rules that are fair to consumers and good businesses alike #DFA x.com/EU_Justice/sta…

Breaking news: Hundreds of schools across Italy, and some in Scotland and Ireland, received a wave of bomb threats on Wednesday, in what appeared to be the latest co-ordinated attack aimed at disrupting life in Europe ft.trib.al/ydMBey6

Today, @RayMcAdam takes his seat in Seanad Éireann following his election in the Seanad Bye-Election.

Thanks to all who want to keep hearing our story. So much of Ireland on the International stage this week and our little group of 40 survivors and a 65 year campaign is still getting covered.
Because so many think it's justified.
@C103Cork @LMFMRADIO @TippFM @fogartyc64

Happy International Interns Day! 👩🏻‍💻

Traineeships help young people take their first steps towards a quality job.

That is why we have proposed measures to improve traineeships across the EU, including fair pay and better working conditions.

Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/YqtxjF

Welcome Tanaistes intervention into this last week but particular credit goes to Alan Kelly TD & media. The seriousness of the concerns raised by whistleblowers and the lengths they have gone to demand transparency & openness is a testament to their dedication to public service

Justice Minister commits to public inquest into death of Garda Colm Horkan independent.ie/irish-news/jus…

Gardaí protect communities, every day, yet their representatives have no seat at direct talks on their own pay and conditions

I’ve secured a January hearing on this issue in the European Parliament for the GRA and AGSI. They deserve to be heard and to have a seat at the table

Garda Reps Turn to Europe for Answers on Exclusion From Pay Talks – Doherty finegael.ie/garda-reps-tur… via @FineGael

Today Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD spoke at the launch of the Blueprint for a unified island.

Fine Gael will ensure all traditions and viewpoints have the opportunity to input into this dynamic process 🇮🇪
#FGAF26
See 🔗 to the Blueprint below 👇🏽

Polish and European flags fly at half-mast in front of the European Parliament buildings as a sign of European solidarity and out of respect for the victims of the shooting attack in Kraków on Saturday.

Today’s Fine Gael Ard-Fheis is a moment to discuss Ireland’s achievements and the future challenges.

Europe and our proud leadership of the EU were mentioned all throughout the day. Our MEPs @reginad @ninacarberry @SeanKellyMEP @MariaWalshEU proudly represented the EU 🇮🇪🇪🇺

Our hearts are with Kraków tonight.

We are deeply saddened by the tragic attack on the Main Market Square. Our deepest condolences go to the families and loved ones of the victims.

We wish the injured, including the police officers, a full recovery, and we thank the emergency services for their courage.

🇵🇱🇪🇺 We stand with Poland.

Fine Gael’s 83rd Ard Fheis is well underway in Cork!

Over 1,000 members are joining us over the next two days, and we’ve got a jam-packed agenda ahead.

Congratulations to Senator Ray McAdam on his election to Seanad Éireann.

finegael.ie/fine-gaels-ray…

Bomb threats, disrupted flights and cyberattacks hitting food supplies should sharpen minds ahead of EU meetings in Ireland.

Hybrid warfare thrives on fear and disruption. We must get serious about defending our citizens.

Waiting to be hit again is not a strategy.

🎓 Share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher

1. 🇮🇪 Ireland: 57%
2. 🇱🇹 Lithuania: 50%
3. 🇱🇺 Luxembourg: 48%
4. 🇧🇪 Belgium: 46%
5. 🇨🇭 Switzerland: 46%
6. 🇬🇧 UK: 46%
7. 🇦🇺 Australia: 43%
8. 🇳🇱 Netherlands: 43%
9. 🇰🇷 South Korea: 43%
10. 🇸🇪 Sweden: 41%
11. 🇺🇸 US: 41%
12. 🇩🇰 Denmark: 40%
13. 🇮🇱 Israel: 40%
14. 🇳🇿 New Zealand: 40%
15. 🇨🇦 Canada: 39%
16. 🇳🇴 Norway: 39%
17. 🇵🇱 Poland: 39%
18. 🇪🇪 Estonia: 38%
19. 🇮🇸 Iceland: 38%
20. 🇯🇵 Japan: 37%
21. 🇧🇬 Bulgaria: 36%
22. 🇫🇮 Finland: 36%
23. 🇩🇪 Germany: 35%
24. 🇬🇷 Greece: 35%
25. 🇱🇻 Latvia: 35%
26. 🇵🇹 Portugal: 33%
27. 🇫🇷 France: 30%
28. 🇭🇺 Hungary: 30%
29. 🇸🇰 Slovakia: 30%
30. 🇪🇸 Spain: 30%
31. 🇨🇿 Czechia: 29%
32. 🇸🇮 Slovenia: 29%
33. 🇭🇷 Croatia: 28%
34. 🇨🇱 Chile: 26%
35. 🇦🇹 Austria: 22%
36. 🇮🇹 Italy: 22%
37. 🇲🇽 Mexico: 22%
38. 🇨🇷 Costa Rica: 21%
39. 🇹🇷 Türkiye: 20%
40. 🇷🇴 Romania: 19%
41. 🇮🇩 Indonesia: 10%
42. 🇨🇳 China: 9%
43. 🇿🇦 South Africa: 8%

Adults aged 25–64, mostly 2025 data. Chile 2024, Iceland and Indonesia 2023, China 2020.

Source: OECD, Education at a Glance 2026