Sample of Latest Reports
People want things done ‘in a different way’ – Harkin
The Independent MEP Marian Harkin is urging the political groups and independents to do everything possible to form a government. Speaking from the European Parliament, Ms Harkin said the Irish electorate voted for change in the workings of the political system and that politicians must take this into account. Out words: different way Dur: 0.40
Ireland should look to Denmark for political governance – Harkin
Denmark could be a role-model for Ireland when it comes to divergence in political governance. That’s the advice from the Independent MEP Marian Harkin. The Midlands-North West MEP who was speaking in the European Parliament, says in Denmark smaller parties play a leading role in government. Out words: parties and independents Dur: 0.23
Sinn Fein won’t enter government for the “smell of political power” – Carthy
As the Dail reconvenes today, the Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy is insisting his party won’t enter into government simply to gain political power. Speaking in the European Parliament Mr Carthy rejected suggestions that Sinn Fein were “sitting on the fence” during on-going negotiations to form a government following the elections. Out words: the election […]
Interview with Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes on elections, Kenny & new government
Interview with the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes on his role as Director of Elections 2016, the fallout of the elections and the challenge in forming a new government. Interview conducted by Owen Stafford, EuroParlRadio, Strasbourg. out words: Enda Kenny Dur: 6:33
Halawa’s deteriorating health requires immediate medical assessment – Boylan
The Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan is calling on the Irish government to demand an immediate independent medical assessment of the Irish citizen Ibrahim Halawa. The twenty-year old is on a phased hunger strike in an Egyptian prison. He has been detained there since August 2013, after authorities claimed he took part in violent protests […]
MEP calls on Foreign Minister to secure better prison conditions for Halawa – Boylan
The new Irish government must intervene at the highest level to obtain the release of Ibrahim Halawa, the Irish national detained in Egypt since 2013. So says the Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan. The Dublin MEP’s calls come after Mr Halawa’s trial for alleged involvement in violent protests in Cairo, was recently postponed for the […]
Safety & sensitivities of female refugees must be recognised – Clune
The European Parliament is calling for the reform of EU migration and asylum policies to ensure the safety of women seeking refuge in EU countries. MEPs this week voted for a series measures to ensure that women’s specific needs are met throughout the asylum process. The measures include segregated sleeping and sanitation facilities, female interviewers, […]
FG/FF coalition ‘in the distance’ – Hayes
The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes has defended Enda Kenny’s role as Taoiseach and leader of the party. The Dublin MEP says Fine Gael has a significant mandate to defend and that it intends doing so with Mr Kenny as leader. Mr Hayes, who was speaking in the European Parliament, says the priority for both […]