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“We could run out of gas due to Brexit” - Kelly

Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly is warning that we might run out of gas due to the UK leaving the EU.

He was speaking after voting against a Green objection to a list of priority energy projects across the EU.

It includes the controversial Shannon LNG terminal which can now be fast-tracked and receive EU funding.

The Greens say it goes against climate targets and will lead to fracked gas being imported to Ireland.

Seán Kelly says Ireland needs security of supply

Out words: transport

Dur: 0:38

Shannon LNG terminal a step closer after EU vote

The controversial Shannon LNG gas terminal is a step closer.

MEPs today voted down a motion objecting to a list priority nergy projects.

The Shannon project is included and is eligible for EU funding and fast tracking.

Critics say it goes against climate targets and will lead to fracked gas being imported from the US.

Green Party MEP for Ireland South Grace O’Sullivan says it’s a backwards move

Out words: regressive path

Dur: 0:30

Fine Gael MEP defends supporting Shannon LNG project

Ireland South MEP Seán Kelly has defended supporting a list of priority energy projects across the EU.

They include the Silvermines hydro-electric plant in Tipperary and the Shannon LNG in North Kerry.

Critics of the Shannon project say it will lead to fracked gas being imported to Ireland from the US.  

MEPs today voted against a Green Group objection to the list.

Seán Kelly says these projects are hugely important

Out words: at all

Dur: 0:18

MEPs approve energy projects including Shannon LNG

MEPs have given their backing to an EU list of priority energy projects which includes the controversial Shannon LNG terminal in North Kerry.

If means the facility could be fast-tracked and is eligible for EU funding.

Critics say it would lead to the importation of fracked gas from the US which is contrary to Ireland’s climate targets.

This morning, parliament voted to reject a Green Party objection to the list.

Grace O’Sullivan represents the Greens in Ireland South

Out words: wrong way

Dur: 0:31

Calls for EU strategy to end female genital mutilation - voicer

The European Parliament will today (Wednesday Feb 12th) vote on a resolution calling for an EU strategy to end female genital mutilation around the world.

The practice is recognised internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women.

Kevin Purcell reports from Strasbourg

IN: female genital

DUR: 0:40

OUT: in strasbourg

EU wants to stop pet trafficking - voicer

MEPs are calling for an EU action plan to end pet trafficking.

They’re looking for tougher sanctions for smugglers and a mandatory registration system for cats and dogs.

Kevin Purcell reports from Strasbourg

 

DUR: 0:41

OUT: in Strasbourg

Kelleher: “The sooner we have a stable Government, the better”

Ireland needs a stable Government to ensure our voice is heard in the upcoming trade negotiations between the EU and the UK.

That’s according to Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South Billy Kelleher.

He was speaking as MEPs debated the future relationship between the EU and the UK.

However when it comes to Government formation talks, Billy Kelleher says it’s up to the Sinn Féin leader to make the first move

Dur: 0:31

Out: a government

Kelleher describes US Middle East peace plan “a farce”

Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher says the Middle East peace plan put forward by the US is a farce and simply won’t work.

MEPs are debating the proposal which foresees both a future Palestinian state and recognition of Israeli sovereignty over settlements in the occupied West Bank.

The Palestinian leadership and the EU Foreign Policy Chief have both rejected the plan.

Fianna Fáil’s Billy Kelleher will speak at the debate

Dur: 0:34

Out: under pressure

Sinn Féin Brexit stance could pose problems - Andrews

A Sinn Féin led Government could cause problems when it comes to ratifying any trade agreement between the EU and the UK.

That’s the view of Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews who is attending his first plenary session of the European Parliament.

Sinn Féin voted against the Withdrawal Agreement in Stormont but backed it in the European Parliament.

Barry Andrews says the issue could further complicate Government formation talks:

Dur: 0:34

Out: party situation

Ireland needs a stable Government as UK trade talks begin - Kelly

Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly says it’s crucial that a stable Government is formed as the EU begins trade talks with the UK.

This morning, the European Parliament set out its position for upcoming negotiations.

Seán Kelly says the next few months will decide the entire future relationship between the EU, UK and Ireland.

The Ireland South MEP says we need a voice at the negotiating table

Dur: 0:33

Out: represent us