The damning findings of the long-awaited Chilcot
report highlight the need to ensure Shannon airport is not used for stop-overs
by US military forces. That’s the conclusion of the Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan. The
report, which was published today, concluded that the invasion of Iraq in 2003
was based on “flawed intelligence and assessments” that went unchallenged. And,
it found that the UK went to war with Iraq before peaceful options were
exhausted. Here’s Lynn Boylan.

Out words: military troops

Dur: 00:24 

The Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy is calling on
Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Arlene Foster to respect the majority Brexit
vote to remain within the EU. Mr Carthy says people across Northern Ireland
will be worse off as a result of the Brexit vote. And,the Midlands North-West
MEP says he was extremely disappointed with the leave stance the DUP took on
Brexit.

Out words: is respected

Dur: 00:28 

The four remaining British politicians
contending the leadership of the Tory party don’t care about Ireland – North or
South. So says the Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy who was speaking in the European
Parliament in Strasbourg where the Brexit fallout has dominated proceedings. Mr
Carthy says the lack of discussion about the impact of a Brexit on Northern Ireland
highlights the need for people North and South of the border to work towards an
acceptable Brexit agreement.

Out words:  of negotiations

Dur: 00:40