Sample of Latest Reports
MEP calls for more tickets for Irish soccer fans – Kelly
The former president of the GAA Sean Kelly is recommending that Ireland should be allocated more tickets for major matches such as the Euro2016 championship games. Speaking in the European Parliament the Fine Gael MEP says the dedication of Irish fans should be rewarded. Out words: extortionate Dur: 00:37
Britain’s power will increase if it stays in EU – Kelly
The President of the European Council Donald Tusk is expected to unveil a draft deal today on David Cameron’s EU reform demands. Mr Cameron has made a number of demands including an “emergency brake” on migration that would give countries the ability to suspend benefits to migrants for up to four years. He’s also calling […]
EU Brexit deal with UK ‘almost there’ – Kelly
The President of the European Council is shortly expected to unveil a draft deal on David Cameron’s EU reform demands. Donald Tusk is to outline details of the deal today. Mr Cameron has demanded an “emergency brake” on migration, giving countries the ability to suspend benefits for up to four years. He’s also calling for […]
Turkey’s involvement in Syria ‘malevolent’ and ‘reckless’ – Hayes
The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes has heavily criticised Turkey’s role in the Syrian conflict. Turkey’s recent downing of a Russian warplane caused major ripples internationally and sparked fears of tensions escalating between Russia and Turkey. The Dublin MEP says Turkey is playing a dangerous game in the Syrian conflict. Out words: terrorist network Dur: […]
Turkey shouldn’t be allowed to join EU – Hayes
The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes says Turkey should not be allowed to join the European Union. Mr Hayes believes Turkey is moving in the wrong direction politically and economically. According to the Dublin MEP, the majority of MEPs in the European Parliament do not support Turkish membership of the EU. Out words: very careful […]
MEP calls for social welfare benefits for self-employed – Ni Riada
Self-employed people running their own businesses should be entitled to social welfare benefits if their enterprises fold. That’s according to the Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada who is an MEP for Ireland South. Out words: initiative Dur: 00:31
EU leaders want increased EU border controls – Clune SHORT
EU leaders want to fast-track the establishment of an EU border and coast control force to tackle the flow of migrants and improve security measures. Last night at an EU summit in Brussels, they urged each other to implement measures to stem the migration flow across the Mediterranean. Details of the proposed new EU border […]
Irish coast guard could benefit from EU border control force – Clune
The Irish coast guard could benefit from increased support from proposed EU measures to increase the EU’s border controls. That’s the view of the Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune. EU leaders want to speed up the establishment of an EU border and coast control force to tackle the flow of migrants and improve security measures. […]