Sample of Latest Reports
Suicides of farmers marked by European Parliament – Kelly
A minute’s silence was held in the European Parliament’s Agricultural Committee this week to mark the number of farmers across the EU who have taken their own lives because of the crisis in the agricultural markets. The EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan was also present. The minute’s silence was held after a French MEP Jose […]
MEP demands more transparency in funding of port services – Kelly
The European Parliament this week adopted draft rules designed to improve the efficiency of EU maritime ports. The measures include cutting the costs of port services, such as towing, moorage and bunkering. In addition MEPs called for more transparency of public funding of ports and the fees charged for using their infrastructure and services. Speaking […]
Kelly calls for inclusion of Shannon-Foynes port in EU transport corridor
The Gael MEP Sean Kelly is calling for the inclusion of Shannon-Foynes port in the Trans-European Transport Corridor. The Ireland South MEP says the deep water port merits inclusion in one the EU’s major transport network systems. He was speaking from the European Parliament where MEPs this week adopted a draft law on improving the […]
Interview with Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy on Gerry Adams & 2016 elections
Owen Stafford talks to the Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy about the post 2016 election fallout, on Gerry Adams remaining on as Sinn Fein Leader and why Sinn Fein won’t go into a coalition to form a government. Out words: next one also Dur: 5.52
No concerns internationally yet about lack of government – Harkin
The Independent MEP Marian Harkin has dismissed fears that Ireland’s failure to form a government is damaging its reputation. The Midlands North West MEP says Ireland is not alone in Europe in taking its time to put together a government following an election. Out words: worry about Dur: 0.31
FG/FF coalition conversation ‘quite far’ – McGuinness
The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness says that Fine Gael and Fianna Fail have a way to go yet before they can start negotiating to potentially form a coalition government. Ms McGuinness, who is a Vice-President of the European Parliament, says the establishment of trust is the first step for any negotiations between any of […]
Adams will continue on as Sinn Fein Leader- Carthy
The Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy has rejected suggestions that Gerry Adams will be relinquishing the leadership of Sinn Fein. Mr Carthy, who was Sinn Fein’s director of the 2016 elections, says that he expects Mr Adams to continue on in his position as Sinn Fein leader adding that his role in the Northern Ireland […]
McGuinness strongly defends Enda Kenny as FG leader
The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness has strongly defended Enda Kenny in his role as Taoiseach and leader of the Party. Ms McGuinness says she has no doubts about Enda Kenny remaining on as Fine Gael leader. Speaking from the European Parliament Ms McGuinness says Mr Kenny is in a position to form a government. […]