O Donnell hopeful that recent visit of fishing delegation to Europe will make an impact
The CEO of the Irish Fish Producers Association is hopeful that the recent visit of a delegation of representatives from the fishing industry in Ireland has helped to highlight the plight of Irish Fishermen in Europe. Sligo MEP Chris MacManus and Donegal TD Padraig MacLochlainn hosted the Delegation…
Northern Ireland needs a stonger voice in Europe
A north west MEP says there’s a need for Northern Ireland to have a stronger voice in Europe. Chris Macmanus was speaking after MEPs overwhelmingly backed ratifying the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, and also overwhelmingly backing a resolution setting out current Brexit concerns. Chris MacManus says what…
McDonald’s closure to impact already struggling beef sector
The decision by fast food outlet McDonald’s to close all its Irish restaurants will have a massive impact on an already struggling beef sector. That’s according to the Chairman of the Leitrim Beef Plan Movement, Brendan Barry. McDonald’s is the biggest buyer of Irish beef, spending more than €160m on…
Calls on Taoiseach to reject proposed CAP cuts on farmers
Calls have been made to the Taoiseach to use his veto rather than accept a proposed cut to the Common Agriculture Policy budget which is being proposed by EU officials. Reports into the cuts suggest that there could be over €2,000 taken from the €14,400 average CAP payment received by…
North West MEP says says road haulage rules could threaten Irish export market
Ireland’s multi-billion euro export market could be threatened if proposed EU road haulage rules aren’t reformed. That’s according to the Independent MEP Marian Harkin. On Wednesday MEPs rejected proposed amendments to the “Mobility Package” road haulage reform proposals. Marian Harkin says the vote could scupper attempts to make road haulage…
Sligo man who won European debate stresses the importance of public speaking
A Sligo man who won a European debate for his views on Brexit is highlighting the importance of public speaking. Kieran Timmons from Sligo won first place in the ‘Europe Direct Soapbox’ debate competition arguing against Brexit saying it is not an ‘opportunity but a catastrophe’. Mr. Timmons who is…
‘Strong support for EU action for a fairer food supply chain’ – McGuinness
IFA President Joe Healy has welcomed today’s vote in the European Parliament adopting a report calling for more action to tackle Unfair Trading Practices in the food supply chain. 600 MEPs voted in favour of an internal market report as well as an EU framework legislation. Vice-President of the European…