Northwest MEP says Dublin-centric Transport Ministers contributing to inflation
Rural Ireland is being left behind by a Dublin-centric approach taken by successive Transport Ministers. That’s the view of Midlands-North-West Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey. It’s after the ESRI found increased costs of some transport modes are contributing to a higher rate of inflation amongst rural households. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202022/MarkeyTransport.mp3
North west MEP critical of decision to reopen schools
A Midlands North West MEP has hit out at the decision to reopen schools with Covid-19 figures soaring in the community. MEP Luke Ming Flanagan is predicting that the decision ultimately lead to schools being forced to shut in the next couple of weeks. He said measures such as the…
North West MEP says government reopening plan ‘unfair’ to some sectors
A Midlands/North West MEP has criticised the government’s reopening plan saying it’s unfair to certain sectors. Restrictions are to be eased for nightclubs, however, Maria Walsh feels the same does not apply to cultural venues. According to a resolution passed today in the European Parliament, the cultural and creative sector…
Major EU vote on fishing fund to take place today
Fishermen from Donegal will be waiting to see the outcome of an EU vote that could pave the way for a new fund that will benefit European Fishermen. MEPs are expected to give the go-ahead to six billion euro fund. The vote in Strasbourg is taking place this lunchtime…
North West MEP calls for EU wide ban on gay conversion therapy
Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh is calling for an EU-wide ban on gay conversion therapy. She was speaking during a debate on the first LGBTI equality strategy in the European Parliament. The Irish government has promised to ban conversion therapy during its term. Maria Walsh wants the entire EU to do…
North West MEP believes EU can do a lot to help Europe with COVID-19
The European Parliament will hold a special session in Brussels today to deal with the COVID-19 crisis. MEPs are to vote on three major issues to help ease the impact the coronavirus is having on all of us. In an unprecedented move, many MEPs will vote remotely as travel restrictions…
Brexit is my main concern – Sligo’s Sinn Fein’s new MEP Chris McManus
Brexit is the number one concern for Sligo’s Sinn Fein’s new MEP Chris McManus. Although the UK and EU agreed the terms in the Withdrawal Agreement, the Irish protocol needs to be put into practice in time for next year. Sinn Fein’s new Midlands Northwest MEP arrived in Brussels this…