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Irish windfall must go to most in need - Kelly

An energy windfall tax must be used to benefit those struggling the most, says Sean Kelly. The Irish government is expected to sign off on the tax today. The EU put forward the idea of skimming excessive profits back in September. Since then prices have started to fall, but it is feared many companies and households are struggling with their bills. Some reports suggest the windfall tax could bring in €1 billion for the Irish government. Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly, says ministers must be honest and open about how the cash is shared out.

 

Out words: Need it most

Dur: 0’19”

Brave footballers praised, England criticised

Iranian footballers “showed incredible courage” compared to their English counterparts, says Barry Andrews. Iran’s national team refused to sing their national anthem. It is thought they were showing solidarity for anti-regime protests. Meanwhile, England players backed down from their plan to wear armbands in support of LGBT people. In a speech to the European Parliament, Dublin MEP, Barry Andrews, said Iran may have been defeated in the match, but their action was a victory.

 

Out words: Itself is forgotten

Dur: 0’30”

COP deal will hit our pockets – O’Sullivan

We’ll all be paying billions or even trillions for climate change, according to green campaigner and MEP, Grace O’Sullivan. Over the weekend, rich countries including the European Union agreed to set up a fund to offset the ‘loss and damage’ caused by climate change on developing countries. Green MEP for Ireland South, Grace O’Sullivan, says that means we have all accepted that we have to contribute.

 

Out words: Of global warming

Dur: 0’21”

O’Sullivan urges fossil fuel end despite COP

The failure of the COP climate conference to agree an end to fossil fuels is “desperately disappointing”, says Grace O’Sullivan. At Glasgow last year, negotiators watered down the deal, committing only to “phase down”, not “phase out” fossil fuels. But this year’s conference in Egypt didn’t even get that far. Green MEP, Grace O’Sullivan welcomes the agreement on ‘loss and damage’, but is frustrated that there is no end in sight globally on fossil fuels.

 

Out words: As possible

Dur: 0’19”

Interview Kelleher on EU Industrial Emissions Directive

European Commission proposals to revise the Industrial Emissions Directive could jeopardise farmers’ livelihoods and make their businesses unviable. So says Fianna Fail MEP Billy Kelleher. The Industrial Emissions Directive sets EU rules for the prevention and control of pollution from industrial activities. Last April the European Commission proposed a revision of the Directive to fit with the goals of the European Green Deal.

The proposals include making changes to permit requirements for some farming activities including the poultry, pork and cattle sector. Billy Kelleher says these proposals could be very damaging for farmers.

He spoke to Karen Coleman in the European Parliament about the Directive and the proposed changes to it.

Out words: Irish agriculture

Dur: 03:32

MEP calls for revision of EU Industrial Emissions Directive – Kelleher

EU proposals to control pollution from industrial activities “could have a fundamental impact on the viability of farms”.

That’s the warning from Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher. He was referring to the EU Industrial Emissions Directive which sets the rules for the prevention and control of pollution from industrial activities. Last April the European Commission proposed a revision of the Directive to fit with the goals of the European Green Deal.

But Billy Kelleher says the changes could mean stringent regulations and extra costs for a range of farming activities including the poultry, pork and dairy sector.

Out words: dynamic

Dur: 00:20

Livestock permit proposals could jeopardise “viability of farms” – Kelleher MEP

European Commission proposals to revise the Industrial Emissions Directive could jeopardise farmers’ livelihoods and make their businesses unviable. So says Fianna Fail MEP Billy Kelleher. The Industrial Emissions Directive sets EU rules for the prevention and control of pollution from industrial activities. Last April the European Commission proposed changes to it to fit with the goals of the European Green Deal.

The proposals include making changes to permit requirements for some farming activities including the poultry, pork and cattle sector. Billy Kelleher says these proposals could be very damaging for farmers.

Out words: must watch

Dur:  00:30

Interview Clune MEP on increased EU Health cooperation

MEPs voted this week to strengthen the EU’s capacity to prevent and control communicable diseases and tackle cross-border health threats.

Fine Gael MEP Deidre Clune says EU countries need to cooperate much more when it comes to improving the bloc’s capacity to deal with major health issues such as the Covid pandemic.

Karen Coleman (EuroParlRadio) met Deirdre Clune in the European Parliament in Strasbourg and talked to her about the need for much more cross-border cooperation between EU countries on health.  

Out words: in future

Dur: 2:21

More EU cross-border cooperation needed on health – Clune

EU countries need to cooperate much more when it comes to improving the bloc’s capacity to deal with major health issues such as the Covid pandemic. That’s according to Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune who was speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

MEPs voted this week voted to strengthen the EU’s capacity to prevent and control communicable diseases. They also agreed to a series of measures that will allow the EU to better anticipate and respond to serious cross-border health threats.  

Deirdre Clune says the Covid pandemic highlighted weaknesses in Europe’s health systems.

Out words: share expertise

Dur: 00:33

Interview Kelly MEP on energy crisis

The European Parliament this week voted for a range of measures to tackle soaring energy costs and ease the pressure on European households and businesses.

They’re calling for a number of ways to deal with the energy crisis including better protection of vulnerable consumers and an immediate and full embargo on oil, coal, nuclear fuel and gas from Russia. MEPs also backed EU proposals to impose windfall taxes on companies making massive profits from electricity produced at low cost such as renewables, nuclear and lignite.

Well Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly spoke to Karen Coleman (EuroParlRadio) about the energy crisis and the Parliament’s proposals on how to deal with it.

Out words: pressed consumer

Dur:  03:54