MEP rejects calls for mandatory medical exams for new or drivers renewing licenses
A Midlands North West MEP has strongly come out against plans by the EU Greens to bring in mandatory medical exams for new drivers or anyone renewing their license. Fine Gael’s Colm Markey has described the plans as ‘ridiculous’ The proposal forms part an overhaul on driving license…
Delegation from European Parliament in Donegal today investigating mica scandal
A delegation from the European Parliament will visit Donegal as part of an investigation into defective concrete blocks. MEPs from Spain, Estonia and Latvia as well as Ireland also visit Dublin. The visit follows several petitions and debates by the Committee, highlighting the issue of defective mica blocks used in…
MEP hopeful Midlands North West will be awarded extra European Parliament seat
It is hoped that the Midlands North West region will be allocated Ireland’s extra seat in the European Parliament. It was announced this week that Ireland will receive an extra seat, along with a number of other countries. This means the amount of seats in the European Parliament will now…
Clarification needed on extra MEP seat
The expected decision not to include the proposed extra MEP seat for Ireland has been described as ridiculous. That’s the view of Fine Gael Midlands North West MEP Colm Markey, who spoke out on the issue ahead of the publication of the Electoral Commission’s report tomorrow. It’s expected the report…
North West MEP issues warning to Nordic countries
A Midlands-North West MEP has warned of further attempts by Nordic countries to seek greater access to Ireland’s fish stock. Colm Markey has made the comments following a recent meeting with the Taoiseach and representatives of the Irish fishing sector. Norway has previously unsuccessfully sought unfettered access to Irelands’ blue…