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European Leaders Need to be Ambitious Over Climate Change - Boylan

European leaders are being called on to raise climate change ambition.

MEPs will today vote on a resolution in relation to the EU’s new 2050 Climate Strategy.

Climate activists from across Europe, including from Ireland, attended the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week, to voice their concerns over the issue.

Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin, Lynn Boylan says politicians need to act:

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Extension to Article 50 Should Have A Purpose and Specific Time Period - McGuinness

A request from Britain to extend Article 50 should have a purpose and a specific time period, according to the Vice-President of the European Parliament.

It comes as British MPs face another vote today to decide whether the UK Government should look for a delay to Brexit beyond March 29th.

It’s in the wake of the vote last night in the House of Commons, which ruled out a no-deal Brexit.

MEP for Midlands North-West, Mairead McGuinness says an extension to Article 50 opens up the prospect of the UK taking part in the upcoming European Elections:

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Interview - Deirdre Clune Discusses Measures Backed by MEPs to Mitigate Impact of No-Deal Brexit

Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune discusses measures backed by the European Parliament, designed to avoid disorder and chaos in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

MEPs meeting in Strasbourg voted for the measures which cover areas such as road freight and air travel, as well as social security benefits.

Speaking to Irish Journalist Eamonn Torsney the Ireland South MEP says they will be in place for a limited time period in the event the UK leaves the EU without an agreement.
 

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MEPs Back Measures to Limit Impact of No-Deal Brexit - Clune

The European Parliament has today backed measures aimed at mitigating the impact of a no-deal Brexit on European Citizens.

They give legal safeguards for a limited time period in a number of areas including,  basic air, road freight and bus services between the UK and EU.

They also ensure the continuation of European cross-border cohesion and cooperation programmes between the North and South of Ireland and Scotland.

Today's vote is also designed to ensure EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens in the EU 27, keep their social security benefits.

There are also measures to deal with fishing in EU and UK waters.

Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South, Deirdre Clune, says the measures are aimed to avoid disorder and chaos in the event Britain leaves the EU without a deal:

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Interview - Liadh Ni Riada Describes Prospect of No-Deal Brexit as Frightening

Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada describes the prospects of a no-deal Brexit as ‘frightening’ and says Ireland would suffer hugely if that was to materialise.

The Ireland South MEP says the uncertainty surrounding Brexit is having a disastrous impact on all sectors in Ireland.

Speaking to Irish journalist Eamonn Torsney, she says it’s time to talk about a United Ireland within the EU, as the uncertainty continues.

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Prospect of 'No-Deal' Brexit "Frightening" - Ni Riada

The prospect of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit is frightening.

That's the view of Ireland South MEP Liadh Ni Riada.

Earlier, the British Government revealed the tariffs that would apply in the event the UK leaves the EU without agreement.

While the EU’s Chief Brexit Negotiator, Michael Barnier, has told MEPs in Strasbourg that the risk of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit has never been higher.

Sinn Fein’s Liadh Ni Riada says Ireland would suffer hugely if Britain crashed out of the EU by accident:

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Interview - Brian Hayes on Britain's No Deal Tariffs Plan as British MPs Vote on No Deal

Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes discusses the latest developments on Brexit. The Dublin MEP says Britain’s no-deal tariffs plan has been a long time coming and no surprise.

Speaking to Irish journalist Eamonn Torsney, he also says he believes the ball is in the court of soft Brexiteers and Remainers in the British House of Commons, ahead of a vote on the government’s stance on a possible no-deal scenario.

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Soft Brexiteers and Remainers in the Ascendancy - Hayes

The ball is in the court of British MPs who want a soft Brexit and Remainers, according to a Dublin MEP.

A vote in the House of Commons is due later which will decide if the British government will rule out a no-deal scenario.

Meanwhile, MEPs in Strasbourg have been told that the risk of Britain leaving the EU without agreement has never been higher.

The EU’s Chief Brexit Negotiator, Michel Barnier’s told the European Parliament,that the current deal is the only one available.

Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes believes those who want a softer Brexit are in the ascendancy in the UK parliament:

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Brexit Situation ' Shambolic' After Two Years of Talks - Ni Riada

Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada says the EU could not be any clearer that there will not be any further negotiations on the Brexit deal.

The EU’s Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier’s told MEPs that if the UK still wants to leave the European Union in an orderly manner, the current deal is the only one available.

He also told the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the risk of no deal has never been higher.

British MPs will vote later on whether to rule out the possibility of a no deal outcome.

Ireland South MEP, Liadh Ni Riada says after two years of negotiations the situation is shambolic:

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British Tariff Plan "No Surprise"

British plans for tariffs in the event of a no-deal Brexit come as no surprise.

That’s the view of Dublin MEP Brian Hayes.

While no EU goods arriving from the south of Ireland, that remain in the North will be subject to tariffs, Irish exports to Britain will feel the impact.

The Irish Farmers Association say it would be a disastrous scenario if the regime was introduced.

Fine Gael MEP for Dublin , Brian Hayes believes the EU will likely impose similar tariffs on UK goods, in the event there is no deal.

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