The European Parliament is calling for
the establishment of a European platform to address the problem of undeclared work. Undeclared work is legal work that has not been properly declared to the authorities. It
can lead to workers being denied basic social and labour rights and it can mean
millions in lost revenues to the state. The Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan explains
what the Parliament is proposing to tackle the problem of undeclared work.

Out words: undeclared work

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The European Parliament has voted to set up
a European platform to tackle undeclared work. Undeclared work is legal work which has not been properly declared to the authorities.
It can lead to workers being denied basic social and labour rights and it is a
major problem within the EU. Not only do governments miss out on revenue from
taxes and social security contributions but workers are also less protected.
The Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan says undeclared work is a significant issue in
Ireland.

Out words: the benefits

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MEPs are urging EU countries not
to authorise any new fracking operations in the EU. The majority of MEPs voted
for the call to ban new fracking in a vote in the European Parliament this
week. The Independent MEP Marian Harkin says the authorization of new fracking
operations in Ireland cannot be justified.

Out words: many grounds 

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