Other EU Information Providers

Information on the EU and on citizens' rights is also available from Citizens' Information Centres around Ireland.

The Department of Foreign Affairs provides information on Ireland and the EU. Their website www.eumatters.ie provides information about Ireland's membership of the EU.

Euro Info Centres provide advice and support on EU matters to Irish SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises).

The European Commission Representation in Ireland provides information on EU legislation and policies. The European Public Information Centre at 18 Dawson Street provides a wide range of publications and information material on the EU, and offers a range of services for schools. Information on the EU is also available from the eight Europe Direct Info Centres based in certain libraries throughout Ireland.

The European Consumer Information Centre in Dublin provides consumers with advice and assistance in the event of problems relating to cross-border shopping.

The European Movement Ireland explains the work of the European Union in a jargon-free way.

The Institute of International and European Affairs is an independent policy research think tank based in Ireland.

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs is responsible for monitoring EU activities and legislation, and their impact on Ireland.

Solvit is a Europe-wide service run by the European Commission to help citizens who encounter obstacles in accessing the single market. Information and assistance in Ireland is provided by the Solvit Unit in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment .