Ireland cannot be trusted in relation to technology (among other things) in the EU. Seriously, I don’t think enough people know this.

“Ireland is big tech’s lapdog — and that compromises our EU presidency” https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/arid-41871375.html

“Why Irish EU presidency should recuse itself from regulating Big Tech” https://euobserver.com/218368/dublin-cant-trust-itself-to-do-the-right-thing-why-the-next-irish-eu-presidency-should-recuse-itself-from-tech-talks/

(Both by the same author, Johnny Ryan)