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Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
MEPs meeting in Strasbourg will today assess the outcome of the Brexit deal vote in the UK House of Commons last night.
They will discuss the consequences of the British Parliament’s decision to reject the deal for a second time.
In addition, a series of votes are set to take place to mitigate the effects of a no-deal scenario.
The areas covered include travel, air and road transport, Erasmus, social security and fishing.
Meanwhile, British MPs in London will today vote on whether to rule out a no-deal outcome.
Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy, says an extension to Article 50 is needed , even if MPs decide against crashing out of the EU:
Out words: of March
Dur : 30 secs
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy criticises measures backed by the European Parliament to outlaw unfair trading practices in the agriculture and food sector.
Speaking to Irish journalist Eamonn Torsney, the Midlands North-West MEP says the measures do not go far enough for Irish Farmers and he criticised other Irish MEPs who voted for the new rules.
They outlaw practices such as the use of hello money, the refusal of a buyer to sign a written contract with a supplier and the misuse of confidential information.,
Out words: revisit
Dur : 4 mins 39 secs
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
A Sinn Fein MEP says new EU rules to protect farmers from unfair trading practices are a missed opportunity.
Members of the European Parliament meeting in Strasbourg backed the measures today by an overwhelming majority.
They outlaw practices such as the use of hello money, the refusal of a buyer to sign a written contract with a supplier and the misuse of confidential information.
Midlands North-West MEP, Matt Carthy voted against the proposals.
He says some key issues have not been addressed in measures adopted by the parliament:
Out words: will continue
Dur : 27 secs
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South, Sean Kelly, discusses with Irish Journalist Eamonn Torsney, measures to tackle unfair trading practices in the agriculture and food sector that have been backed by the European Parliament.
MEPs meeting in Strasbourg backed new rules, dealing with the issue, that are designed to protect farmers from the actions of some buyers.
Out words: from there
Dur : 2 mins 28 secs
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Members of the European Parliament have backed measures to protect farmers from unfair trading practices by buyers.
The new rules, ban practices such as late payments for delivered products, refusal of a buyer to sign a written contract with a supplier and the use of hello money.
The European Parliament has repeatedly called for new measures to deal with UTPs since 2010.
Commission estimates for the agriculture and food processing SMEs in the EU show they lose between 2.5 and 8 billion euro per year.
Ireland South MEP, Sean Kelly says the interest of the individual farmer is for once being put before the multiples:
Out Words : In Ireland
Dur: 29 secs
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Independent MEP Marian Harkin discusses the build up to the vote in the British House of Commons and the legal advice from the UK Attorney General on the new assurances given in relation to the backstop in the Withdrawal Agreement.
Speaking to Irish Journalist, Eamonn Torsney, the Midlands North-West MEP says any glimmer of hope the development would help win support for the deal in the UK parliament, now seems unlikely.
Out words: have made
Dur : 8 mins 40 secs
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
The British Prime Minister needs to deliver commitments made on additional votes on Brexit, in the event MPs reject the Brexit deal for a second time in the House of Commons this evening.
That’s the view of Independent MEP Marian Harkin, as it emerged the ERG Group of MPs and the DUP are set to oppose the Agreement.
Assurances on the Irish border, agreed between the EU and Britain in late night discussions in Strasbourg , appear to have failed to win over the support the MPs who opposed the deal in Parliament earlier this year.
Theresa May had set out a series of steps to be taken if Parliament voted against the deal.
That included allowing MPs to vote to exclude a no-deal outcome and also on the possibility of extending Article 50.
Midlands North-West MEP, Marian Harkin says Mrs May must follow through with those commitments:
Out words: extension for
Dur : 26 secs
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Independent MEP Marian Harkin says the dominoes are falling in relation to the Brexit deal, which is due to be voted on by British MPs tonight.
Assurances on the backstop do not appear to have won enough support ahead of the vote in the UK House Of Commons later.
Events in London are being watched closely by MEPs meeting in Strasbourg.
Despite the late night agreement between British Prime Minister Theresa May and EU Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, Midlands North-West MEP, Marian Harkin doesn’t believe the deal will get the backing needed:
Out words: support it
Dur : 35 secs
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthty reacts to the latest developments on Brexit and its impact on Ireland.
Speaking to Irish journalist Eamonn Torsney The Midlands North-West MEP says there is no such thing as a good Brexit when it comes to Ireland’s interests.
Out words: short term
Dur : 4 mins 58 secs
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
A Sinn Fein MEP insists there is no such thing as a good Brexit for Ireland.
It comes as British MPs face a crucial vote in the House of Commons on the deal struck between the EU and Britain.
Fresh assurances have been given on the backstop, aimed a preventing a hard border in Ireland.
However, the measures may not get the approval needed in the UK parliament this evening.
Midlands North-West MEP, Matt Carthy says recent developments have just added to the confusion surrounding Britain’s Departure form the EU:
Out words: entire Island
Dur: 41 secs