Carthy dismisses reports of threats to fuel welfare payments
Claims that inter fuel payments could be scrapped next year if MEP’s back a vote in the European Parliament this week have been dismissed by a midlands West MEP With several resolutions to tackle climate change due to be discussed by Europe this week Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly…
Now the time for Irish Politicians to unite on Brexit
Following the appointment of Boris Johnson as the new British Prime Minister, Irish politicians need to be united and resolved in the face of challenges that will present in the Brexit process over the coming weeks and months. That’s according to the Midlands North West MEP, Matt Carthy. …
Killavoggy locals oppose windfarm construction
Residents living near Killavoggy in Co Leitirim are opposing plans for the construction of a windfarm in the area. Coillte is proposing to develop a commercial scale wind farm located on the northeastern slopes of Carrane Hill, Garvagh, Killavoggy which is situated in north Leitrim. Sinn Féin MEP, Matt Carthy,…
Carthy blasts Government over brexit
Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy has accused the government of trying to avert attention away from their own failings over brexit and blame the beef farmers for possibly needing a bailout in the event of a no deal Brexit. Speaking earlier to Ocean FM, Mr Carthy described the move…
Business as normal for haulers until end of 2019
Haulers along the border will now be able to carry out business as normal until the end of the year in the event of a no-deal Brexit. New legislation passed by the European Parliament will permit road hauliers to operate in the UK and the EU as normal after…
Western Rail Corridor included on EU prioritised list
The Western Rail Corridor has been included on a list of prioritised transport networks in the EU. The European Parliament has voted on the Connecting Europe Facility programme, which grants EU funding for transport and energy projects. The development of a section of rail line –…
MEP calls on all parties to outline policies on United Ireland
A North West/Midlands MEP is calling on all parties across the Island of Ireland to set out their policies on a United Ireland. Sinn Fein’s Matt Carthy says the impact of Brexit is making a referendum on a United Ireland a much more real prospect. He’s welcomed Micheál Martin’s promise…