Life as an MEP is hard work that involves a twenty-four seven commitment. That’s the verdict from the new Sinn Fein MEP Liadh ni Riada. The mother of three says she had no idea the job of an MEP would be so demanding. And she admits it’s tough leaving her children behind her for her work in Brussels and Strasbourg. She was speaking to EuroParlRadio’s Karen Coleman.

The Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada has revealed how tough it is to leave her children at home while she goes off to work as an MEP in Brussels and Strasbourg. Ms Ni Riada – who is one of the newly elected MEPs – has three children. She represents the Ireland South Constituency. She was speaking to EuroParlRadio’s Karen Coleman.

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