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European Parliament demands transparent corporate tax reporting

The European Parliament is calling for a fairer system of corporate taxes across the EU. In a vote today, the majority of MEPs urged EU countries to agree on mandatory country-by- country reporting by multinationals of profits and taxes. They’re also calling for a common consolidated corporate tax base and more transparency in any national […]

MEP calls for more training of Guards and judges on domestic violence – Clune

The Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune is calling for more training of guards and judges on how to deal with cases of domestic violence. Ms Clune’s call for increased training comes as the European Parliament today debated ongoing violence against women in Europe and other parts of the world.  Today is the international day for […]

Sinn Fein MEP calls for ‘fundamental right to housing’ to tackle child poverty

Children in Ireland are at a higher risk of poverty than most other EU countries. That’s according to Eurostat figures which were referred to by the European Parliament this week. The Eurostat findings show that around thirty four percent of children in Ireland are at risk of poverty. That’s higher than the EU average figure […]

Ireland worse than EU average on child poverty – European Parliament

Ireland has one of the highest numbers of children at risk of poverty in Europe. That’s according to Eurostat figures which show that nearly thirty four percent of children in Ireland are at risk of poverty. That’s higher than the EU average figure of 27.7% [twenty seven point seven percent]. The Eurostat survey was referred […]

Taxpayers will pay for counter terrorism measures – Clune

The cost of increased counter terrorism measures will inevitably be borne by European taxpayers. So says the Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune. She was speaking in the European Parliament where MEPs have this morning been debating the recent terrorist attacks in Paris.  Dur:  00:28 

Brussels terror alert ‘very worrying’ – Clune

Travelling across Europe will inevitably become more difficult because of the Paris terror attacks. That’s according to the Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune. The Ireland South MEP says life in Brussels won’t be the same as security measures increase and people remain fearful they will come under attack in the defacto EU capital.  Dur:  00:38