Sample of Latest Reports
Interview with Marian Harkin on ‘flawed’ Aran Islands air services tender
EuroParlRadio’s Editor Karen Coleman, talks to the Independent MEP for the Midlands North-West Constituency about why she believes the current tender to provide air services to the Aran Islands is flawed. Dur: 4:00
Harkin to take ‘flawed’ Aran Islands services tender to EU
The current tender to provide air transfer services to the Aran Islands is flawed and needs to be re-drawn and re-tendered. That’s according to the Independent MEP Marian Harkin. The Government recently re-advertised the tender to provide subsidised air services to the Aran Islands. A previous tender was cancelled last September after complaints about certain […]
Harkin calls for re-drawing of Aran Islands air services tender
The Independent MEP Marian Harkin is calling for a re-drawing of the Aran Islands Air services tender. The Government recently re-advertised the tender to provide subsidised air servicesto the Aran Islands. A previous tender was cancelled last September after complaints about certain aspects of it. But now Marian Harkin, who represents the Midlands North-West constituency, […]
European Parliament approves PNR rules – Kelly
The European Parliament today voted in favour of controversial EU rules that will enable the authorities to gather more information about passengers flying in and out of the EU. The PNR or Passenger Name Record Directive, will oblige airlines to hand over data on their passengers to the relevant EU authorities when requested. Those who […]
Carthy calls for stalling of EU-Mercosur trade talks
The Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy is calling for a stalling of trade talks between the EU and South American countries. Mr Carthy says the EU Commission is giving too many concessions to the Mercosur countries on the beef trade. A number of MEPs are concerned that the EU Trade Commissioner, Cecilia Malmstrom, is offering […]
Mercosur trade deal will force Irish farmers ‘out of business’ – Carthy
The trade deal between the EU and South American countries, known as the Mercosur deal, will put some Irish farmers ‘out of business’. That’s according to the Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy. Speaking from the European Parliament, Mr Carthy said the EU Commission is in danger of making unnecessary concessions on the beef trade to […]
Airline passenger data not needed for terrorism fight – Boylan
The three Sinn Fein MEPs from the Republic of Ireland are to vote against a proposed EU law that will require airlines to hand over data on passengers flying in and out of the EU. The information will include passengers’ names, passport and contact details along with travel and credit card information. Those in favour […]
Sinn Fein MEPs to vote against collecting airline passenger data – Boylan
The European Parliament will today vote on a proposed EU law that will require airlines to hand over data on passengers flying in and out of the EU. The information will include passengers’ names, passport and contact details along with travel and credit card information. Those in favour of the Passenger Name Record Directive or […]