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EuroParlRadioOzone Healing A Sign Planet Can Be Saved – O’SullivanPositive signs that the ozone layer is repairing itself show that environmental protection works, that’s according to Grace O’Sullivan. MEPs have voted this lunchtime for a ban on ozone-depleting substances. The UN believes, at the current rate, the hole above the Artic may have closed by 2045, and above Antarctica around the year 2066. Green MEP, Grace O’Sullivan, says it shows international action can make a vital difference to the future of the planet.
Out words: For climate change
Dur: 0’23”
2023-03-3000 minEuroParlRadioMEPs vote for tough ozone protectionThe European Parliament has voted for new bans on chemicals damaging the ozone layer. Green MEP, Grace O’Sullivan, was a climate activist in Antarctica when a hole in the Ozone layer was discovered in the 1980s. It led to a ban on widely used chemicals known as CFCs. In recent years there have been signs the holes may be closing, but there are still other chemicals in use that cause ozone damage. Now the European Parliament has demanded ozone-depleting substances are banned. There will be exemptions for fire safety materials and military use. Grace O’Sullivan says it is i...
2023-03-3000 minEuroParlRadioNI peace a great EU achievement - AndrewsPeace in Northern Ireland is one of the EU’s greatest achievements – that’s according to Barry Andrews. Speaking in the European Parliament this afternoon at the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the Fianna Fáil MEP argued that the European Union has played a central role in sustaining peace.
Out words: Been impossible
Dur: 0’23”
2023-03-2900 minEuroParlRadioEuropean Parliament opens with GFA ceremonyThe European Parliament is marking the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/ Good Friday Agreement. The plenary session began with a special ceremony in Brussels. Here’s European Parliament president, Roberta Metsola, opening the session this afternoon.
Out words: Between people
Dur: 0’23”
2023-03-2900 minEuroParlRadioEuropean Parliament “shoulder to shoulder” with GFAIt is important that the EU remembers its role in the Good Friday Agreement and developments since then – that’s according to Chris MacManus. The European Parliament is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the agreement with events this afternoon in Brussels. Sinn Fein’s Chris MacManus says the EU has played an important part for a number of reasons.
Out words: And services
Dur: 0’20”
2023-03-2900 minEuroParlRadioMEPs join together for GFA this afternoonIrish MEPs have put political differences aside to commemorate the Good Friday Agreement. The European Parliament is marking the upcoming 25th anniversary with events this afternoon. Sinn Fein’s Chris MacManus is co-hosting the Brussels event alongside the Greens, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. He says the Good Friday Agreement is rightly lauded in the EU and around the world.
Out words: All of us
Dur: 0’16”
2023-03-2900 minEuroParlRadioOzone healing a sign planet can be saved – O’SullivanPositive signs that the ozone layer is repairing itself show that environmental protection works, that’s according to Grace O’Sullivan. MEPs have voted this lunchtime for a ban on ozone-depleting substances. The UN believes, at the current rate, the hole above the Artic may have closed by 2045, and above Antarctica around the year 2066. Green MEP, Grace O’Sullivan, says it shows international action can make a vital difference to the future of the planet.
Out words: For climate change
Dur: 0’23”
2023-03-2900 minEuroParlRadioDemocratic deficit solution with EU Special Envoy - CluneAn EU Special Envoy for Northern Ireland would be a central contact point for the democratic process in Northern Ireland – that’s according to Deirdre Clune. Along with her Fine Gael colleagues, she has put forward the idea of a Special Envoy to the President of the European Commission. The European Parliament's President has also been consulted. Northern Ireland remains in the Single Market for goods, but because of Brexit, it no longer has political representation in the EU. Fine Gael MEP, Deirdre Clune, says the EU is aware of the democratic deficit this has created so she thinks the...
2023-03-2800 minEuroParlRadioEU Special Envoy for Northern Ireland proposedThe EU should recruit a Special Envoy for Northern Ireland – that’s the proposal being put forward by Fine Gael. The five Fine Gael MEPs have written to the President of the European European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the EU's Brexit negotiator, Maroš Šefčovič, about the idea. It comes ahead of a commemoration event to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement taking place in Brussels on Wednesday. Fine Gael’s MEP for Ireland South, Deirdre Clune, says the Special Envoy would help resolve the democratic deficit she says Brexit has created for the North....
2023-03-2800 minEuroParlRadioInterview MacManus on invite to Ag MEPs to Midlands North-WestSinn Fein MEP Chris MacManus has invited members of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee to visit his constituency and talk to farmers there.
The Midlands North-West MEP wants his European colleagues to see and hear how Brexit is impacting farmers in the region. He said it’s important they hear first-hand how farmers are being effected by Brexit and other global challenges. Chris MacManus talked to Karen Coleman from EuroParlRadio about his invite to members of the Ag committee. Here’s that interview.
Out words: be done
Dur: 03:24
2023-03-2003 minEuroParlRadioMEPs need to see directly Brexit impact on Irish farmers – MacManusMembers of the European Parliament’s Agriculture committee need to see first-hand the impact Brexit is having on farmers in the border regions.
So says Midlands North-West MEP Chris MacManus. He’s invited members of the committee to visit his constituency to talk to the farmers and the farming organisations there. He believes such a visit would help them better understand the challenges farmers face as a result of Brexit.
Out words: Irish farmer
Dur: 00:29
2023-03-2000 minEuroParlRadioMEP invites Ag Committee to Midlands North-West – MacManusSinn Fein MEP Chris MacManus has invited members of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee to visit his constituency and talk to farmers there.
The Midlands North-West MEP wants his European colleagues to see and hear how Brexit is impacting on farmers in the region. He said it’s important they hear first-hand how farmers are being effected by Brexit and other global challenges.
Out words: understanding
Dur: 00:20
2023-03-2000 minEuroParlRadioInterview O’Sullivan MEP on zero-emissions buildingsThe majority of MEPs this week backed measures to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030 with the aim of making it climate neutral by 2050. And they want all new buildings to have zero-emissions from 2028.
MEPs say national renovation plans should include support schemes to facilitate access to grants and funding. And they want targeted grants and subsidies for energy-saving renovations for vulnerable households.
Ireland South MEP Grace O’Sullivan spoke to Karen Coleman in the European Parliament in Strasbourg about the vote and what it will mean for...
2023-03-1702 minEuroParlRadioInterview Kelly MEP on Windsor Framework & EU-UK relationsThe European Parliament this week assessed how the Brexit withdrawal agreement has been working since its implementation three years ago. They welcomed the Windsor deal and the subsequent announcement that the UK government will halt its controversial Northern Ireland protocol bill.
Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly spoke to Karen Coleman from EuroParlRadio in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. They discussed the Windsor deal, EU-UK relations and how the new framework will work in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Here’s that interview.
Out words: the way
Dur: 05:55
2023-03-1705 minEuroParlRadioInterview Markey MEP on TikTok banFine Gael MEP Colm Markey is calling for a ban on the use of the social media platform TikTok on government issued phones. The Midlands North-West MEP has written to both the Ceann Comhairle and the Taoiseach, urging them to instigate the TikTok ban.
Both the European Commission and the European Parliament have already banned staff from using the app on official devices. Colm Markey is calling for a similar ban in Ireland.
Well Karen Coleman from EuroParlRadio caught up with Colm Markey in the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week and she spoke to...
2023-03-1702 minEuroParlRadioMEP calls for TikTok ban in Ireland – MarkeyFine Gael MEP Colm Markey is calling for a ban on the use of the social media platform TikTok on government issued phones. The Midlands North-West MEP has written to both the Ceann Comhairle and the Taoiseach, urging them to instigate the TikTok ban.
Both the European Commission and the European Parliament have already banned staff from using the app on official devices. Colm Markey is calling for a similar ban in Ireland. He says “Ireland is behind the curve on this issue”.
Out words: be considered
Dur: 00:21
2023-03-1700 minEuroParlRadioIran regime “authoritarian” and “ruthless” – FitzgeraldThe European Parliament today (Thursday) strongly condemned what it’s calling the “atrocious attempt to silence women and girls”. Since last November thousands of girls and women across Iran have been attacked with toxic chemicals to prevent them from attending education.
Today’s resolution follows an address to MEPs during the week by the Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr Shirin Ebadi. The former judge was awarded the noble prize in 2003 for her work for democracy and human rights, focused especially on the rights of women and children.
Fine Gael MEP Frances Fitzgerald who met Dr Ebadi, s...
2023-03-1600 minEuroParlRadioEuropean Parliament condemns poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran – FitzgeraldThe poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran was condemned in the European Parliament today. In a resolution MEPs strongly criticised what they called the “atrocious attempt to silence women and girls”.
Since last November thousands of girls and women across Iran have been attacked with toxic chemicals to prevent them from attending education. MEPs urged the Iranian authorities to ensure girls have non-discriminatory access to education. They’re calling on the Iranian regime to repeal any legislation that discriminates against girls and women.
Fine Gael MEP Frances Fitzgerald says the resolution will lead to more action against...
2023-03-1600 minEuroParlRadioInterview O’Sullivan MEP on saving bees & farmers petitionMore than ten thousand Irish people signed an EU petition calling for laws to phase out damaging pesticides and to help create bee-friendly farming. A million people in total signed a European Citizens’ Initiative called “Save bees and farmers, towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment.”
The European Parliament today debated the European Citizens’ Initiative. Green Party MEP Grace O’Sullivan says the European Commission has to act on such a significant petition.
Well EuroParlRadio’s Karen Coleman met Grace O’Sullivan in the European Parliament this week. And she asked her about the Citizens’ init...
2023-03-1606 minEuroParlRadioOur Bees and honey need saving – O’Sullivan LONGMore than ten thousand Irish people signed an EU petition calling for laws to phase out damaging pesticides and to help create bee-friendly farming.
That’s according to Ireland South MEP Grace O’Sullivan. The European Parliament today debated a European Citizens’ Initiative called “Save bees and farmers, towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment.”
The initiative, that gathered more than a million verified signatures, calls for synthetic pesticides to be phased out by 2035 along with the restoration of biodiversity. And it demands support to farmers in the transition to more bee-friendly and environmentally safer farm...
2023-03-1600 minEuroParlRadio“Save bees and farmers” demand a million citizens – O’SullivanMore than one million EU citizens are calling for laws to phase out damaging pesticides and to help create bee-friendly farming.
The European Parliament today debated a European Citizens’ Initiative called “save bees and farmers, towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment.”
The initiative, that gathered more than a million verified signatures, calls for synthetic pesticides to be phased out by 2035 along with the restoration of biodiversity. And it demands support to farmers in the transition to more bee-friendly and environmentally safer farming practices. Green Party MEP Grace O’Sullivan explains.
Out words: t...
2023-03-1600 minEuroParlRadio“Sense of relief” on EU-UK relations – KellyRelations between the EU and UK have improved since Rishi Sunak became British Prime Minister and agreement on the Windsor Framework was brokered.
That’s according to Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly who was speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. MEPs this week assessed how the Brexit withdrawal agreement has been working since its implementation three years ago.
They welcomed the Windsor deal and the subsequent announcement that the UK government will halt its controversial Northern Ireland protocol bill.
Here’s Sean Kelly.
Out words: issues themselves
Dur: 00:46
2023-03-1500 minEuroParlRadioAffordable zero emissions homes “absolutely” possible – CuffeEU goals to make all of our homes carbon neutral by 2050 are “absolutely” possible. That’s according to Green MEP Ciarán Cuffe.
He was commenting on a vote in the European Parliament this week on measures to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030. MEPs supported moves to make the sector climate neutral by 2050. That’s something Ciarán Cuffe says can be achieved.
Out words: that’s affordable
Dur: 00:19
2023-03-1500 minEuroParlRadioSimpler rules & more funding needed for home energy grants – CuffeThe Green Party MEP Ciarán Cuffe is calling for simpler rules and more funding when it comes to applying for home energy upgrade grants. He was speaking in the European Parliament where MEPs this week endorsed the proposed revision of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
It aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030 with the aim of making it climate neutral by 2050.
Ciarán Cuffe says in Ireland there’s a need to simplify the rules to receive energy upgrade grants from the Su...
2023-03-1500 minEuroParlRadioFree rail travel around Europe chance for youth – MarkeyThe chance to travel around Europe by rail for free opens today for 18 year old residents of Ireland and other EU countries. Under the Discover EU initiative, up to thirty five thousand (35,000) travel passes will be given to successful applicants from the EU and other qualifying countries.
To win a travel pass, young people are invited to apply on the European Youth Portal (Youth.europa.eu/discovereu_en) and answer a few questions. Successful applicants who were born between 1 July 2004 and 30 June 2005 will be able to travel in Europe for up to 30 days during the travel period. T...
2023-03-1500 minEuroParlRadioInterview Clune MEP on Windsor Framework & EU-UK relationsThe state of EU-UK relations and the Windsor Framework were debated by MEPs in the European Parliament this week. There’s growing optimism that the Windsor deal will lead to better relations between both sides.
Well Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune spoke to EuroParlRadio’s Karen Coleman about the Windsor deal and how it’s likely to lead to greater collaboration between the UK and the bloc.
Out words: they should
Dur: 02:38
2023-03-1502 minEuroParlRadioWindsor Framework should bring better EU-UK collaboration – CluneThe recent agreement between the EU and the UK on the Windsor Framework should lead to greater collaboration between both sides. So says Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune.
Both the Framework, which replaces the Northern Ireland protocol, and the state of EU-UK relations were discussed in the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week. The Ireland South MEP says there are many issues that the EU needs to concentrate on and that collaboration with the UK will be important.
Out words: they should
Dur: 00:21
2023-03-1500 minEuroParlRadio“Better mood music” on EU-UK relations – CluneRelations between the EU and the UK have improved thanks to the recent agreement on the Windsor Framework which replaces the Northern Ireland Protocol.
That’s according to Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune. She was speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg where MEPs this week discussed the state of relations between both sides.
Out words: is protected
Dur: 00:30
2023-03-1500 minEuroParlRadioGreen buildings will help reach climate targets – CuffeDublin MEP Ciarán Cuffe says plans to make the EU’s building sector carbon-neutral by 2050 are fair, realistic and flexible. The European Parliament today voted for the proposed revision of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
It aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030 with the aim of making it climate neutral by 2050.
MEPs say national renovation plans should include support schemes to facilitate access to grants and funding. Member states may also exempt public social housing, where renovations would lead to rent increa...
2023-03-1400 minEuroParlRadioCarbon-neutral buildings will lower “sky-high” energy bills – CuffePlans to make the EU’s building sector carbon-neutral by 2050, will help tackle the root causes of energy poverty and create jobs and funding for renovations. That’s according to Green Party MEP Ciarán Cuffe.
He was commenting on today’s vote in the European Parliament where the majority of MEPs backed the proposed revision of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. It aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030 with the aim of making it climate neutral by 2050.
MEPs say national renovation plans sho...
2023-03-1400 minEuroParlRadioInterview Kelleher MEP on climate-neutral buildingsThe European Parliament today (Tuesday 14 March) voted for new plans to make the EU’s building sector climate neutral by 2050. And it says all new buildings should have zero-emissions from 2028.
MEPs were voting on the proposed revision of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. It aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030 with the aim of making it climate neutral by 2050.
MEPs say national renovation plans should include support schemes to facilitate access to grants and funding. And they want targeted grants and subsidies for en...
2023-03-1402 minEuroParlRadioGovernment imagination needed for carbon-neutral buildings - KelleherThe Government will have to be very creative and imaginative to enable people to live in energy-efficient buildings in the future.
So says Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher. He was reacting to today’s vote by the European Parliament on new plans to make the EU’s building sector climate neutral by 2050. MEPs were voting on the proposed revision of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. The measures include requiring all new buildings to have zero-emissions from 2028.
MEPs say national renovation plans should include support schemes to facilitate access to grants and funding. Here’s B...
2023-03-1400 minEuroParlRadioMEPs back climate-neutral building sector by 2050 – KelleherThe European Parliament has voted for new plans to make the EU’s building sector climate neutral by 2050. And it says all new buildings should have zero-emissions from 2028.
MEPs were voting on the proposed revision of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. It aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030 with the aim of making it climate neutral by 2050.
The measures include increasing the rate of renovations of energy-inefficient buildings and improving information-sharing on energy performance. MEPs say national renovation plans should include support schem...
2023-03-1400 minEuroParlRadioInterview Andrews MEP on Brexit & Windsor FrameworkRelations between the EU and the UK are improving following the recent agreement on the Windsor Framework.
That’s according to Fianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews. The state of EU-UK relations will be debated by MEPs today (Tuesday 14 March) in Strasbourg. The debate comes three years after the Brexit agreement came into place (1st February 2020).
The new Windsor Framework will also be discussed in the European Parliament.
EuroParlRadio’s Karen Coleman caught up with Barry Andrews in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to discuss the Windsor Deal and what MEPs are saying about it...
2023-03-1405 minEuroParlRadioTrust “built up” between EU & UK – AndrewsRelations between the EU and the UK are improving following the recent agreement on the Windsor Framework.
That’s according to Fianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews. The state of EU-UK relations will be debated by MEPs today in Strasbourg. The debate comes three years after the Brexit agreement came into place (1st February 2020). The new Windsor Framework will also be discussed in the European Parliament.
Barry Andrews says the Windsor deal should pave the way for other agreements between the two sides such as energy cooperation, defence and support for Ukraine
Out words: few...
2023-03-1400 minEuroParlRadioEnormous “safeguards” on Stormont Brake – AndrewsThe state of EU-UK relations will be debated by MEPs today in Strasbourg. The debate comes three years after the Brexit agreement came into place (1st February 2020). The new Windsor Framework will also be discussed in the European Parliament.
Fianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews believes there’s broad acceptance for the Windsor Framework. But he says, MEPs are nervous about the Stormont Brake and what it actually means. The Dublin MEP says he’s reassured the Stormont Brake won’t be abused.
Out words: the brake
Dur: 00:35
2023-03-1400 minEuroParlRadioClune hoping for new committee positionThe European Parliament has voted to set up a new committee dedicated to public health. At the moment health is combined into one committee along with environmental issues. With many new green laws under consideration, there was a risk the committee could have become clogged up. Deidre Clune has put her name forward to sit on the new health committee. She says the pandemic demonstrated why public health needs its own dedicated MEPs.
Out words: European citizens
Dur: 0’20”
2023-02-1600 minEuroParlRadioEuropean Parliament demands fertiliser actionMEPs have demanded EU action to help bring down the price of fertiliser. Up to 60 per cent of potassium fertiliser was imported from Russia before the war with Ukraine, according to the European Parliament. Since then, prices have gone through the roof, and that’s had an impact on farmers and food prices too. Fine Gael MEP, Colm Markey, says there is a raft of measures the EU can take that will help to bring costs under control.
Out words: Into the market
Dur: 0’16
2023-02-1600 minEuroParlRadioMedical devices will not be removed from the marketMEPs have voted to delay a requirement to re-register medical devices. An estimated 15,000 medical devices such as heart valves, breast implants and catheters needed to be recertified by next year. The European Parliament voted this lunchtime to give the medical industry more time to complete the paperwork. Those classed as ‘high risk’ devices will now have until the end of 2027. Fine Gael MEP, Deirdre Clune, says paediatric surgeon had warned there would have been just one suitable heart value left on the market. She says it is right that more time has been granted and she is adamant the exte...
2023-02-1600 minEuroParlRadioGreen revolution may lead to job lossesThe green revolution may lead to job losses in traditional sectors, Billy Kelleher says. Earlier this week, Ford announced thousands of jobs will be cut. The car manufacturer has previously warned it needs “40 per cent less labor” to make electric cars. Under a new EU law voted through the European Parliament, all cars and vans must be CO2-free by 2035. Ireland South MEP, Billy Kelleher, says workers will need to be reskilled to adapt to new opportunities.
Out words: There as well
Dur: 0’18”
2023-02-1500 minEuroParlRadioElectric cars opportunity for Irish renewables - KelleherEurope’s transition to electric cars offers an opportunity for Ireland’s burgeoning renewables sector – that’s according to Billy Kelleher. The European Parliament has passed a new law phasing out the internal combustion engine. Cars and vans will have to be CO2-free by 2035. Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher, says electric cars should be powered by renewables generated in Ireland.
Out words: European grid
Dur: 0’21”
2023-02-1500 minEuroParlRadioDublin map show need for better air - CuffeA new Google map of Dublin has highlighted pollution hotspots. The map is based on more than 50 million data readings taken across the city over more than a year. Vehicles are a major source of urban pollution. This week the European Parliament voted through a new law that will make cars and vans CO2-free by 2035. Green MEP for Dublin, Ciarán Cuffe, says the shift will greatly improve air quality.
Out words: About it
Dur: 0’20”
2023-02-1500 minEuroParlRadioEuropean Parliament votes for zero-CO2 carsCars must be zero emission by 2035 under a new law. The European Parliament has voted through the new law which will ban carbon dioxide emissions from new cars and vans. As a stepping stone, emissions must be cut by 55 per cent by 2030 for cars. It comes as a new Google map of Dublin has highlighted pollution hotspots in the capital. Green MEP for Dublin, Ciarán Cuffe, says, in his view, the green revolution will be here well before 2035.
Out words: Than that
Dur: 0’14”
2023-02-1500 minEuroParlRadioUS firms committed to Ireland - FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald is confident that US companies that have invested in Ireland are here to stay. The European Parliament has been discussing how to react to the US offering huge tax breaks to its industry. The US Inflation Reduction Act is estimated to be worth more than $300 billion. As a result, there are fears that American blue chips in Europe could shift production back across the Atlantic. Former business minister and MEP, Frances Fitzgerald, says US firms in Ireland are here to stay, but attracting new enterprise from overseas may now be more difficult.
Out w...
2023-02-1500 minEuroParlRadioIreland faces trade discrimination – FitzgeraldIreland could suffer in a trade dispute between the US and Europe, Frances Fitzgerald has warned. The US has put in place a huge multi-billion aid package for its industry. In response, the EU plans to allow member states to grant generous subsidies. But former business minister and MEP, Frances Fitzgerald, fears that will allow the big economies like France and Germany to bail out their firms whilst Ireland will be left out in the cold.
Out words: Too quickly
Dur: 0’21”
2023-02-1500 minEuroParlRadioMLAs on UK-EU assembly not enough - MacManusAllowing MLAs to sit on the UK-EU assembly would not be enough to resolve democratic concerns, says Chris MacManus. The full details of the new Northern Ireland Protocol solution will not be known for sure until a deal is done. There is some suggestion NI assembly members will be able to join the UK-EU parliamentary assembly. But Sinn Fein’s Chris MacManus - who is himself a member of the parliamentary assembly - says on its own that will not be enough to ensure fair democratic scrutiny of laws impacting Northern Ireland.
Out words: Asked for...
2023-02-1500 minEuroParlRadioDemocratic deficit must be resolved with ProtocolA deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol must also resolve the “democratic deficit” in the Brexit accords – that’s the demand by Sinn Fein MEP, Chris MacManus. Both the British government and EU sides have been optimistic in recent weeks at movement toward a new solution for the protocol. Chris MacManus says EU laws impact Northern Ireland, so the people in the North must have some way of having a say on what is enacted.
Out words: As legislators
Dur: 0’23”
2023-02-1500 minEuroParlRadioSpyware firms need greater scrutiny - AndrewsIreland must decide whether we want spyware firms to be based here – that’s the view of Barry Andrews. In recent years various scandals have come to light about software being used to hack into or spy on people and politicians. The European Parliament will discuss the use of spyware in a debate this afternoon. Press reports have suggested at least one spyware company may be registered here in Ireland. Fianna Fáil MEP, Barry Andrews, says there should be stronger EU-wide rules controlling the sector.
Out words: A uniform way
Dur: 0‘22”
2023-02-1500 minEuroParlRadioBrexit sanctions encourage Protocol deal - KellyEU armour against Brexit breaches may drive the UK to a deal on the Protocol – that’s according to Sean Kelly. This lunchtime the European Parliament backed new rules which will allow the EU to sanction the UK for breaking the Brexit deal in future. Sanctions could include imposing costly trade tariffs on the UK or other similar countermeasures. Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly, was in charge of getting the rules through parliament. He says the British Prime Minister can now tell his party what will be at stake if they don’t come to an agreement on the Northe...
2023-02-1400 minEuroParlRadioMEPs back Kelly’s Brexit lawThe European Parliament has voted through safeguards in case UK breaches the Brexit deal in future. The sanctions mechanism would allow the EU to react with trade tariffs and other countermeasures. Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly, was tasked with getting the new rules through the European Parliament. He says even if relations with the UK are currently more positive, it makes sense for the EU to be prepared for the future.
Out words: Not be tolerated
Dur: 0’19”
2023-02-1400 minEuroParlRadioWhy was Irish Rapid corps not deployed to Turkey?Ireland’s Rapid Response Corps should have been deployed to Turkey, says Barry Andrews. The Fianna Fáil MEP was previously chief exec of aid charity GOAL. In a speech last night in the European Parliament, he said 28 of the charity’s staff had been killed in last week’s earthquakes. Speaking this morning, Barry Andrews criticised the government for not sending a humanitarian team to Turkey and Syria as other European countries have done. He says Irish defence is underfunded and risk-averse.
Out words: Are missing
Dur: 0’20”
2023-02-1400 minEuroParlRadioIreland failed to send earthquake help - AndrewsBarry Andrews has criticised the government for failing to send an emergency team to Turkey and Syria. It is now estimated that 37,000 were killed in the earthquakes last week. That horrific figure may still rise further. In the aftermath, 21 EU member states sent rescue teams coordinated by the EU’s Civil Protection Mechanism. Ireland was not one of them. Fianna Fáil MEP, Barry Andrews, is demanding answers.
Out words: Defence forces
Dur: 0’22”
2023-02-1400 minEuroParlRadioMidlands North West lagging behind, warns MarkeyThe Midlands North West region is falling behind economically, Colm Markey has warned. When EU regional funding was calculated for the period 2021 to 2027, the Midlands North West was classed in the middle, with a below-average GDP. But according to Fine Gael MEP, Colm Markey, the region is now lagging even further behind. He says experts need to be recruited to bring in more EU cash and help level up with the rest of Ireland.
Out words: Significant difference
Dur: 0’21”
2023-02-1400 minEuroParlRadioCounty council EU expert to bring in cashCounty councils across Ireland could bring in more EU cash with an expert on board – that’s according to Colm Markey. The Fine Gael MEP wants every council to recruit an EU funding officer. He has raised it with the new local government minister who is said to be interested in the idea. MEP for Midlands North West, Colm Markey, says there is millions of Euro available in EU funds that should be better harnessed.
Out words: In Europe
Dur: 0’14”
2023-02-1400 minEuroParlRadioIreland needs fair and efficient asylum systemAsylum seekers need an efficient and fair way to seek refuge in Ireland, says Grace O’Sullivan. The Green MEP saw first hand the pressure at Europe’s border. Last month she travelled to Greece where migrants are desperately trying to enter the European Union every day. She is critical of the idea of making Europe into a fortress. Instead, the Ireland South MEP says those in genuine plight should be able to come and live here in Ireland.
Out words: Granted asylum
Dur: 0‘17“
2023-02-1300 minEuroParlRadioFar right spreading asylum misinformation – O’SullivanA wave of “far-right agitators” are fuelling false rumours about asylum seekers in Ireland – that’s according to Grace O’Sullivan. Ireland received 13,000 asylum applications last year, but those come on top of the estimated 70,000 Ukrainians seeking temporary shelter here from the war. Ireland South MEP, Grace O’Sullivan, says misinformation is fueling discontent. But she accepts that local people have also been let down.
Out words: A huge problem
Dur: 0‘20“
2023-02-1300 minEuroParlRadioMidlands North West needs EU cash to arriveThe Midlands North West region needs the money which has been agreed, but has not yet arrived, says Chris MacManus. To respond to the economic blow of the covid crisis, the EU created a multi-billion Euro fund. €915 million in grants was allocated to Ireland. But the government admits that it has only recently made a request for the first tranche to be sent. Sinn Fein MEP, Chris MacManus was critical of the fund when it was approved by the European Parliament. At the time he called it poor value for money for Ireland. But he now says, since the mo...
2023-02-0200 minEuroParlRadioIrish cash “sitting on a shelf” - MacManusMillions of Euro which was supposed to be used to help the Irish economy recover from covid is “sitting on a shelf in Brussels”, that’s according to Chris MacManus. Ireland was allocated €915 million in grants from the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility. The money is supposed to be used for investment projects and advancing the green economy. So far none of the cash has arrived. In a statement, the government said it has now made a “first payment request”, but Sinn Fein MEP, Chris MacManus, says other countries have already spent millions by now.
Out words: It...
2023-02-0200 minEuroParlRadioEU must help Afghan women - KellyThe EU must try to help women in Afghanistan despite the difficulties – that’s the message from Sean Kelly. The repression and violence against women in Afghanistan has been discussed this week in the European Parliament. The EU does not recognise the Taliban as the de facto government. But Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly, insists there are things the EU can do to help women who want to come to Ireland and elsewhere.
Out words: They’ll be safe
Dur: 0’23”
2023-02-0200 minEuroParlRadioKelly trying to rescue Afghan lecturerSean Kelly has revealed he has been working to try and help a woman and her family to escape Afghanistan. Since the Taliban swept back to power in 2021, women’s rights have been gradually dismantled. Laws now restrict women’s right to education, jobs, and liberty. In December last year, the de facto government (which is not recognised by the EU) banned women from attending universities. Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly, has been struggling to help a female lecturer escape and get to Ireland. He says she is in a particularly dangerous situation.
Out words: The s...
2023-02-0200 minEuroParlRadioCuffe’s law to renovate leaky and damp homesA new law spearheaded by an Irish MEP aims to make old buildings warm and dry. Ciarán Cuffe has been put in charge of getting the new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive through the European Parliament. This week he reached a compromise with the different political players ahead of a vote expected in the coming weeks. The directive will demand EU governments, including Ireland, ensure homes and offices are better insulated and are more energy efficient. The Green MEP says too many of Ireland’s old buildings are not up to standard.
Out words: What...
2023-02-0100 minEuroParlRadioProgress but no deal yet - AndrewsA Brexit deal is not close and imminent, says Barry Andrews. British and EU negotiators are working on resolving difficulties with the Northern Ireland protocol. British press reports this morning in The Times and the Financial Times have raised speculation that an agreement is near. That idea is rubbished by Fianna Fáil MEP, Barry Andrews. He welcomes that work is underway, but warns that all Northern Ireland parties must be on board before a deal is reached.
Out words: Be sustainable
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2023-02-0100 minEuroParlRadioBrexit speculation is ‘British kite-flying’Press reports about an imminent Brexit deal are overblown speculation – that’s according to Barry Andrews. The Times reports that the EU might be prepared to offer new concessions on customs and the role of the European Court of Justice in relation to Northern Ireland. Fianna Fáil MEP, Barry Andrews, who sits on the UK-EU parliamentary assembly, says whilst progress is being made, difficulties still have not been resolved. He says the newspaper stories are more about the British government testing the water for a possible deal.
Out words: In Northern Ireland
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2023-02-0100 minEuroParlRadioIrish Green leading energy efficiency lawA new EU law will mandate housing and office blocks to become increasingly energy efficient – that’s according to Ciarán Cuffe. It is estimated 40 per cent of Ireland’s energy-related carbon emissions come from buildings. Irish Green, Ciarán Cuffe, has been tasked with getting the law through the European Parliament. This week he reached a deal with negotiators made up of MEPs and EU governments on the basis of the draft law. Ciarán Cuffe says it will lead to buildings becoming more energy efficient and a step towards the 2050 net-zero target.
Out words: Nee...
2023-02-0100 minEuroParlRadioWalsh urges policymakers’ transparencyMaria Walsh has urged policymakers to be transparent in their dealing with lobbyists. Her comments come as allegations of corruption continue to hang over the European Parliament. Earlier this week authorities requested two more MEPs be stripped of their immunity from prosecution. Parliament also voted in a new Vice President to replace another member currently under investigation. Speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Fine Gael MEP, Maria Walsh, said politicians must show integrity and openness.
Out words: To its citizens
Dur: 0’21”
2023-01-1900 minEuroParlRadioPreventing violence against women EU-wideThe EU will make “major progress” in protecting women in the coming months – that’s according to Frances Fitzgerald. The Fine Gael MEP has been told that the EU will sign up to the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence, also known as the Istanbul Convention. Ireland is already a signatory, but Frances Fitzgerald says it needs to apply right across the EU.
Out words: Is everywhere
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2023-01-1900 minEuroParlRadioMarkey demands video games protectionsThe European Parliament has demanded video games come with sufficient child protections. MEPs are worried that video games can be manipulative, violent and addictive. The European video game sector is worth around €23 billion per year. Around one-quarter of players are aged under 18, according to the industry. Fine Gael MEP, Colm Markey, would also like Ireland to follow the example of other countries like the Netherlands and ban so-called ‘loot boxes’. Essentially these allow players to buy a ‘cheat’ to skip certain difficult features or gaming levels. Colm Markey, who has young children himself, says it is about reassuring parents that games...
2023-01-1800 minEuroParlRadioAll sides must give for “messy” NI dealBoth the UK and the EU are going to have to move in order to get a Brexit deal, says Barry Andrews. Overnight the US underlined that it wants to see a negotiated settlement to the Northern Ireland Protocol that's “acceptable to all sides”. That’s adding to the pressure to reach a deal. Fianna Fáil MEP, Barry Andrews, says trust is key.
Out words: In Northern Ireland
Dur: 0’21”
2023-01-1800 minEuroParlRadioBrexit: ’We’re in the tunnel’ - AndrewsWe’re “very close to a deal” on the Northern Ireland protocol – that’s according to Barry Andrews. The Fianna Fáil MEP has been following Brexit developments closely. He also sits on the EU-UK Parliamentary Assembly. Following last week’s agreement on data – one of the outstanding issues – expectations have been raised. A joint UK-EU statement promised “scoping work” towards a potential solution. Barry Andrews believes we’re on the home straight.
Out words: Of the tunnel
Dur: 0’22”
2023-01-1800 minEuroParlRadioPharma law to be reformed following shortagesThe laws overseeing the pharmaceutical industry will be reformed in the coming months, the European Commission has announced. In a debate in the European Parliament, MEPs raised concerns about the current shortages of medicines in many countries, including Ireland. The EU’s health commissioner promised that new rules will demand pharmaceuticals have stronger supply chains and give earlier warnings if there is a risk of shortages. Fine Gael MEP, Deidre Clune says the EU also wants to encourage more drug manufacturing within Europe and to avoid overreliance on countries like China for vital products and materials.
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2023-01-1800 minEuroParlRadioEU working to ease medicine shortages - CluneThe EU is trying to help ease medicine shortages, says Deirdre Clune. Reports suggest there are currently 224 medicines out of stock in Ireland. Many other European countries, including France, Germany and Greece, are experiencing shortages too. Fine Gael MEP, Deirdre Clune, has been following the issue in a debate in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. She says the European Commission is in contact with the industry and is trying to coordinate supplies as best as possible.
Out words: On its own
Dur: 0’17”
2023-01-1800 minEuroParlRadioKelly says Ireland’s energy security threatenedIreland will become increasingly vulnerable unless new renewable projects are sped up, Sean Kelly has warned. Ireland has agreed to far-reaching EU emission targets by 2030. Now less than seven years away. Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly, says we will fail unless there is a radical overhaul of planning rules.
Out words: They’re doing
Dur: 0’23”
2023-01-1800 minEuroParlRadioAutomatic consent for wind farms - KellyRenewable energy projects should be automatically approved if the planning process takes more than two years – that’s the view of a Fine Gael MEP. Sean Kelly is frustrated that wind farms are being held up by lengthy planning and licensing rules. The government is due to put forward a bill shortly to streamline the process. Sean Kelly says we will fail to reach our EU climate goals if we don’t get on with new installations.
Out words: By default
Dur: 0’18”
2023-01-1800 minEuroParlRadioMEPs vote for plastics export banThe European Parliament has voted to stop millions of tonnes of rubbish being sent to other parts of the world. MEPs want to see a ban on sending hazardous waste and plastics to developing countries. Ministers from EU 27 countries need to agree before it can become law. Green MEP, Ciarán Cuffe, says it is going to incentivise better packaging, create jobs and encourage a circular economy.
Out words: Online shopping
Dur: 0’21”
2023-01-1700 minEuroParlRadioEU creating integrity-based rules - KelleherRules to prevent the misuse of shell entities for tax purposes have been voted through by the European Parliament. At the consultation stage, the Irish investment fund industry complained new EU rules “could have a substantial and widespread adverse impact on investors in regulated entities”. But Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher, says it is about striking the right balance.
Out words: Shell company
Dur: 0’18”
2023-01-1700 minEuroParlRadioKelleher backs letterbox crackdownThe European Parliament has voted in favour of new rules to try to crack down on so-called letterbox firms. These are companies that have no real employees or premises. Instead, they are simply shell entities for tax purposes. The new rules will try to identify which companies are real and which are fake, as Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher, explains.
Out words: Shifting through
Dur: 0’17”
2023-01-1700 minEuroParlRadioJoint purchasing fertiliser could cut costsThe EU should organise the joint purchasing of fertiliser to bring down the costs, says Colm Markey. Fertiliser prices have soared since Russia invaded Ukraine. The Fine Gael MEP says rising costs are also being fueled by speculation. He is calling for the EU to get a grip on the issue now and also work on more sustainable solutions for the future.
Out words: Food inflation
Dur: 0’20”
2023-01-1700 minEuroParlRadioEU can bring down food prices - MarkeyFood prices in the shops could be brought down if the EU helps farmers – that’s the view of Colm Markey. MEPs are worried the rising food prices are putting pressure on families and contributing to inflation. The issue will be raised this afternoon in a debate in the European Parliament with the Agriculture Commissioner. Speaking from Strasbourg ahead of the debate, Fine Gael MEP, Colm Markey, said the EU should intervene to bring down soaring farm costs so that the benefits can be passed on to consumers.
Out words: In the shops
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2023-01-1700 minEuroParlRadioO’Sullivan demands all Binder charges droppedGrace O’Sullivan has arrived in the European Parliament promising to redouble attempts to get all the charges against Sean Binder dropped. The Green MEP was in court in Lesbos last week to hear the case. The judge threw out the most serious espionage accusations, but Sean Binder could still face further legal action. Speaking in Strasbourg this afternoon, Grace O’Sullivan said she is still fighting on his behalf.
Out words: All the charges
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2023-01-1600 minEuroParlRadioBinder case costing lives – O’SullivanMigrant rescue workers' “fear and intimidation” as a result of the Sean Binder case is costing lives – that’s according to Grace O’Sullivan. The Irish Green MEP has just returned from Lesbos. She was in court with Sean Binder to hear the most serious charges against him being dropped. But Grace O’Sullivan says the case has had a "chilling effect" on NGOs and is scared away rescuers from doing vital work saving people from the sea.
Out words: Definitely cost lives
Dur: 0’13”
2023-01-1600 minEuroParlRadioBinder case costing lives – O’SullivanMigrant rescue workers' “fear and intimidation” as a result of the Sean Binder case is costing lives – that’s according to Grace O’Sullivan. The Irish Green MEP has just returned from Lesbos. She was in court with Sean Binder to hear the most serious charges against him being dropped. But Grace O’Sullivan says the case has had a "chilling effect" on NGOs and is scared away rescuers from doing vital work saving people from the sea.
Out words: Definitely cost lives
Dur: 0’13”
2023-01-1600 minEuroParlRadioBinder’s “life is on hold” – MEP O’SullivanIreland South MEP Grace O’Sullivan says the criminalisation of humanitarian work is “very concerning”. The Green Party MEP has been highlighting the case of Irish man Sean Binder who’s facing years in jail for his voluntary work with a Greek search and rescue NGO.
Mr Binder, who was born in Germany but grew up in Kerry, went to Greece in 2018 to work as a volunteer with search and rescue boats assisting migrants and refugees from drowning off the Greek island of Lesbos. But he was arrested by the Greek authorities and charged with several offences includin...
2022-12-1700 minEuroParlRadioGreek jail one of ”worst experiences of my life” Sean BinderAn Irishman facing years in jail, says his pre-trial detention in a Greek prison was horrendous.
Back in 2018 Sean Binder, who grew up in Kerry, went to volunteer on search and rescue boats off the Greek island of Lesbos. He wanted to help people at risk of drowning as they made their way from the Middle East and North Africa to seek asylum in Europe.
He was arrested and charged with several crimes including facilitating smuggling, money laundering, forgery and even spying. Mr Binder who says he is entirely innocent, is due to stand trial for some...
2022-12-1700 minEuroParlRadioKerry man facing jail for rescue work highlights case in European Parliament
A Kerry man, facing imprisonment for assisting migrants and refugees from drowning off the Greek island of Lesbos, has been highlighting his case in the European Parliament.
Sean Binder, who grew up in Kerry, went to Greece in 2018 to work as a volunteer with search and rescue boats. But he was arrested by the Greek authorities and charged with several offences including facilitating smuggling, money laundering and even spying.
Mr Binder, who is one of twenty four charged with similar offences, is due to stand trial for some charges in January. He says he’s in...
2022-12-1700 minEuroParlRadioIrish man “desperate” for trial in Greece – BinderAn Irish man, facing years of imprisonment for volunteering with search and rescue boats in Greece, says he is desperate for his trial to begin to Greece.
In 2018 Sean Binder, who was born in Germany but grew up in Kerry, went to volunteer with an NGO helping rescue migrants and refugees off the Greek island of Lesbos. The Trinity graduate says he wanted to help people at risk of drowning as they made their way from the Middle East and Africa to seek asylum in Europe.
He was arrested and charged with several crimes including...
2022-12-1700 minEuroParlRadioMEP “delighted” at Galway Port’s TEN-T inclusion
Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey says the inclusion of Galway Port in the revised Trans-European Transport network (TEN-T) regulation will mean enormous potential to develop the Port and off-shore renewable energy projects off the West of Ireland.
The Port of Galway was recently added to the TEN-T Network following a decision at the European Transport Council in Brussels. The network supports transport infrastructure projects including rail, inland waterways, shipping routes, ports and airports.
Here’s Colm Markey.
Out words: Galway Port
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2022-12-1601 minEuroParlRadioGalway Port’s EU TEN-T inclusion ”good news” – MarkeyThe inclusion of Galway Port in the revised Trans-European Transport network (TEN-T) regulation means significant potential for the Port and the development of off-shore renewable energy projects. So says Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey.
The Port of Galway was recently added to the TEN-T Network following a decision at the European Transport Council in Brussels. The network supports transport infrastructure projects including rail, inland waterways, shipping routes, ports and airports.
Colm Markey explains the significance of Galway Port’s inclusion in the TEN-T network.
Out words: as a whole
Dur: 00:12
2022-12-1600 minEuroParlRadioFine Gael MEP Kelly on EP bribery allegations
The European Parliament this week insisted all work related to Qatar should be suspended and Qatari representatives banned from accessing the Parliament. MEPs are also calling for an inquiry committee to investigate cases of corruption by third countries and a special committee on transparency.
The calls follow the recent arrest of Greek MEP Eva Kaili and three others on suspicion of accepting bribes from Qatar trying to buy influence in Europe.
Karen Coleman (EuroParlRadio) talked to Sean Kelly during this week’s European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg. She asked him about the spiralling corruption sc...
2022-12-1603 minEuroParlRadioTransparency “key” to eliminating backhands & bribery – KellyFine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says it’s important to get to the bottom of a corruption scandal that’s gripping the European Parliament.
He was commenting on the arrest of Greek MEP Eva Kaili and three others on suspicion of accepting bribes from Qatar trying to buy influence in Europe.
The European Parliament this week insisted all work related to Qatar should be suspended and Qatari representatives banned from accessing the Parliament. MEPs are also calling for an inquiry committee to investigate cases of corruption by third countries and a special committee on transparency.
2022-12-1600 minEuroParlRadioInterview MEP Cuffe on faster permits for renewable energyGetting permits for renewable energy projects such as off-shore wind power installations should become faster following a vote in the European Parliament. MEPs in Strasbourg have endorsed a proposed law which will accelerate the procedure to grant permits for new renewable energy projects such as windmills or solar panel installations.
The aim is to help reduce the EU’s dependence on fossil fuels imported from Russia and speed up the rollout of clean energy supplies. Well Green Party MEP Ciarán Cuffe spoke to Karen Coleman (EuroParlRadio) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg after MEPs voted on the...
2022-12-1504 minEuroParlRadioIreland’s wind energy potential could be boosted by EU vote – CuffeIreland’s wind energy projects could be speeded up thanks to a vote in the European Parliament this week. MEPs supported moves for a faster rollout of permits for renewable energy initiatives. The proposals also include an obligation for EU countries to ensure that permits to install solar energy equipment on buildings are delivered within one month.
The measures are all part of the EU’s REpowerEU package, which aims to cut European dependence on fossil fuel imports from Russia, following its war on Ukraine.
Green Party MEP Ciarán Cuffe says there’s huge potentia...
2022-12-1500 minEuroParlRadioMEPs endorse faster permits for renewables – CuffeGetting permits for renewable energy projects such as off-shore wind power installations should become faster following a vote in the European Parliament.
MEPs in Strasbourg have endorsed a proposed law which will accelerate the procedure to grant permits for new renewable energy projects such as windmills or solar panel installations.
The aim is to help reduce the EU’s dependence on fossil fuels imported from Russia and speed up the rollout of clean energy supplies. Here’s the Green Party MEP Ciaran Cuffe.
Out words: is protected
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2022-12-1500 minEuroParlRadioInterview MEP Andrews on Brexit Protocol talksThe EU’s Brexit negotiator is due to meet the British Foreign Secretary today to try resolve concerns about the Northern Ireland protocol.
Maroš Šefčovič will meet James Cleverly in Brussels. The meeting comes amid reports that the UK’s contentious Northern Ireland protocol bill has been put on ice to allow more time for the negotiations.
Well Fianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews believes a deal on the disputed protocol issues can be reached within the next couple of months. Karen Coleman (EuroParlRadio editor) spoke to Barry Andrews in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. She first...
2022-12-1503 minEuroParlRadioDeal on Brexit protocol “can be done” – AndrewsFianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews is optimistic a deal on the Northern Ireland protocol concerns can be reached within the next couple of months.
EU Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič is due to meet the British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in Brussels today. Barry Andrews says the protocol’s contentious problems are “very resolvable”.
Out words: be done
Dur: 00:29
2022-12-1500 minEuroParlRadioBrexit protocol talks today in Brussels – AndrewsThe EU’s Brexit negotiator is due to meet the British Foreign Secretary today to try resolve concerns about the Northern Ireland protocol.
Maroš Šefčovič will meet James Cleverly in Brussels. The meeting comes amid reports that the UK’s Northern Ireland protocol bill has been put on ice to allow more time for negotiations on contentious Protocol issues.
Fianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews says relations between the EU and the UK have improved since Rishi Sunak became British Prime Minister.
Out words: European Union
Dur: 00:16
2022-12-1500 minEuroParlRadioInterview MEP Andrews on Ukraine winning Sakharov prizeThe people of Ukraine including its president were today awarded the European Parliament’s annual prize that honours those defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.
In a ceremony in Strasbourg, the Sakharov prize was given to representatives of Ukraine who were present in the European Parliament. The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Parliament by video. During his speech he held a minute’s silence for all the Ukrainian men, women, children, military and civilians who have been killed in the war.
Well Karen Coleman (EuroParlRadio) met Barry Andrews in the European Parliament and talked to h...
2022-12-1401 minEuroParlRadioUkrainian people awarded EP Sakharov prize – AndrewsThe people of Ukraine including its president, were today awarded the European Parliament’s annual prize that honours those defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.
In a ceremony in Strasbourg, the Sakharov prize was given to representatives of Ukraine who were present in the European Parliament. The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Parliament by video. During his speech he held a minute’s silence for all the Ukrainian men, women, children, military and civilians who have been killed in the war.
Fianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews says the award reflects the EU’s ongoing suppor...
2022-12-1400 minEuroParlRadioInterview MEP Clune on EP corruption scandalThe growing scandal involving a Greek MEP and other people in allegations of bribery and corruption have left the European Parliament reeling.
MEPs this week voted to strip Eva Kaili of her position as one of the vice-presidents of the Parliament. Ms Kaili was arrested with three others on suspicion of accepting bribes from Qatar which has been accused of trying to buy influence in Europe.
EuroParlRadio editor Karen Coleman caught up with Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune in the European Parliament in Strasbourg and talked to her about the spiralling scandal.
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2022-12-1404 minEuroParlRadioMEP “shocked and surprised” at EP corruption allegations – CluneThe growing scandal involving a Greek MEP and other people in allegations of bribery and corruption have left the European Parliament reeling.
MEPs this week voted to strip Eva Kaili of her position as one of the vice-presidents of the Parliament. Ms Kaili was arrested with three others on suspicion of accepting bribes from Qatar which has been accused of trying to buy influence in Europe.
Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune gave her reaction to the spiralling scandal.
Out words: for reporting
Dur: 00:40
2022-12-1400 minEuroParlRadioInterview MEP Markey on surplus solar energy on farmsFine Gael MEP Colm Markey says farmers in Ireland should be able to benefit from excess energy produced from solar panels on their farm buildings. He was commenting on EU rules that prevent farmers from selling surplus energy to the national grid if it comes from certain grant-aided solar panels.
The Fine Gael MEP says moves are underway to try to get those rules changed. Karen Coleman (EuroParlRadio editor) spoke to Colm Markey about the current rules and the efforts to change them.
Out words: the system
Dur: 01:39
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