Information and Resources

The European Union plays a major role in shaping the daily lives of citizens in Ireland and throughout Europe. The Irish Government, the Oireachtas, the EU Institutions, non-governmental organisations and think-tanks provide a number of websites that inform the public about EU policies and initiatives that affect them.  

Ireland and the EU

Talk to EU is the European Commission’s website on Ireland and the EU

EU Affairs is the website of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Affairs

European Movement Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation working to make the connection between Irish people and the EU

The Institute of International and European Affairs is an Irish think-tank on international and European affairs

Schools

Journey through Europe provides lesson plans and activities on EU issues for CSPE teachers in Ireland

My Vision for Europe is a video competition for schools

Citizens

Youth on the Move helps young EU citizens identify opportunities to work and study in the EU

Your Europe is a practical guide to doing business in Europe

Eurobarometer monitors public opinion in the EU across a wide range of issues

Eurostat provides statistical data on the EU and its Member States

Work for the EU

The European Personnel Selection Office advertises vacancies in the EU’s Institutions

Culture

Europeana is an online archive of paintings, music, films and books from galleries, libraries, archives and museums across the EU. It is funded by the European Commission and the Member States.