MEPs in the European Parliament will this
evening debate the priorities for the  EU’s
2017 budget. A draft resolution due to be voted on this week calls for continued
funding to tackle the on-going refugee crisis as well as for increased
investment to speed up economic recovery. However, the Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni
Riada, who sits on the EU Parliament’s Budgetary committee, is warning the EU
does not have enough money to deal with its current problems.

Out words: to be addressed

Dur: 0.19

The Fine Gael MEP
Sean Kelly is warning that investors could abandon Ireland if we enter a period
of political instability. Speaking from the European Parliament Mr Kelly said he’s
hopeful a new government will be formed, as long all political parties are
willing to make compromises and put the country first.

Out words: It can
be done 

Dur: 0.37

The Fine Gael MEP
Sean Kelly has defended the Taoiseach Enda Kenny following Shane Ross’s
description of him as a “political corpse”. Speaking from the European
Parliament Mr Kelly said that Shane Ross needs to start talking about
responsibilities and stop “pontificating” from the sidelines.

Out words: about
everything

Dur: 0.20