The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness saysshe’s not sure how the British Prime Minister Theresa May can fully address the concerns of Northern Ireland during the Brexit negotiations. Ms McGuinness was reacting to comments on Brexit that were made by Theresa May last weekend. During the Conservative Conference Mrs May suggested there would be no compromise on immigration to keep the UK in the single market. Mairead McGuinness says such a stance would inevitably raise issues of border controls between the Republic ofIreland and Northern Ireland.  

Out words: agendas here

Dur: 00:42 

European moves
towards a common defence policy have been criticised by Sinn Fein MEPs who say it will compromise Irish neutrality. During
the week the EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker called for the setting
up of a single and permanent EU military headquarters. Mr Juncker wants to
forge closer military co.operation in Europe. He’s previously supported the
idea of an EU Army. However, the Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada says greater military
integration is the wrong move for the EU.  

Out words: retain
that

Dur: 00:37 

Fine Gael MEPs have been defending the Government’s decision to appeal the recent EU ruling against Apple. The EU Commission declared that Apple enjoyed illegal tax benefits from Ireland and it said the multi-national needs to pay a whopping €13bn (thirteen billion euro) in back taxes to the Irish State. The Apple ruling was debated in the European Parliament during the week. Most of the MEPs who spoke during the debate were in favour of Commissioner Vestager’s findings. However, the Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune spoke out against the ruling as did her Fine Gael colleagues. She says the EU decision on Apple ‘doesn’t stack up’.

Out words: that’s legitimate

Dur: 00:38