Sligo MEP calls for discussion on implications of CETA trade deal



A Sligo MEP says she’s ‘horrified’ that the Dail is not discussing a very important planned deal between the EU and Canada.

The European Parliament will vote this week on a resolution on whether or not to refer the EU-Canada trade deal known as CETA to the European Court of Justice.

A number of MEPs are concerned about the inclusion of a controversial aspect of the trade deal that provides investors with a mechanism to sue states if they’re unhappy with certain laws.

Critics of the proposed investor protection courts say they give too much power to multinationals.

The Independent MEP Marian Harkin says she’s horrified that the Dail is not debating the deal which she claims could leave Ireland vulnerable to multi-million euro claims by foreign investors:



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