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Self-driving cars coming our way – Clune European Parliament

We may soon be sharing our roads with cars that don’t have anyone behind the steering wheel.

According to the European Parliament, driverless vehicles will be on the EU market from twenty twenty (2020).

Those in favour of self-driving cars and trucks say they’ll help to drastically reduce road traffic accidents which are largely the result of human error.

However, there are few rules controlling the way autonomous vehicles can operate in the EU. And today MEPs in Strasbourg voted for a range of proposals aimed at governing their use in Europe.

The Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune who is on the European Parliament’s Transport Committee explains.

Out words: in place

Dur: 00:19

Europe & Ireland preparing for a “No Deal” – McGuinness

There’s huge uncertainty in the EU over what to do if, as expected, MPs in the House of Commons reject Theresa May’s Brexit deal.

It’s expected that the majority of MPs will later today vote against Mrs May’s withdrawal deal for leaving the EU.

A rejection will raise all sorts of questions about what happens next. The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness says Europe has to prepare for a no deal.

Out words: particularly Ireland

Dur: 00:28

Huge uncertainty facing EU after today’s HOC vote – McGuinness

MEPs in the European Parliament will tomorrow debate the outcome of today’s Brexit vote in the House of Commons.

It’s expected that the majority of British MPs will vote against Theresa May’s Brexit deal. But there’s huge uncertainty over what to do next following a rejection of her deal.

The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness says a lot will depend on the numbers of MPs who vote against it.

Out words: that process

Dur: 00:32

Interview with FG MEP Mairead McGuinness on Brexit HOC vote

Karen Coleman talks to the Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness about today's crucial vote in the House of Commons on Theresa May's Brexit deal. 

Interview comes before tomorrow’s debate in the European Parliament on the Brexit vote.

Out words: negotiated settlement 

Dur: 5:51 

May Brexit vote causing “real concern” in Europe – Kelly

Today’s vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal in the House of Commons is creating real concern in EU circles.

So says the Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly who was speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

The Ireland South MEP this morning met the EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. Sean Kelly says he believes there’s very little capacity to change the Brexit agreement that the EU recently struck with Mrs May.

And he says today’s vote could create even more uncertainty.

Out words: to diminish

Dur: 00:42

Raw audio – Ni Riada on running again for European elections

Raw audio – Ni Riada on her intentions to run again for the European Parliament elections in 2019.

Relates to previous clip filed on this.

Out words: into Europe

Dur: 1:25

Ni Riada won’t be deterred by bruising presidential campaign

The Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada says she won’t be deterred from running in next year’s European elections by the bruising presidential campaign she recently experienced.

The Ireland South MEP says she’s hoping to run again in the Ireland South constituency in next May’s European Parliament elections.

Out words: into Europe

Dur: 00:23

Raw audio -Matt Carthy on why he thinks the EU is facilitating vulture funds

Raw audio - Matt Carthy slamming the EU commission’s proposals for a banking reform package.

The commission says its comprehensive package is needed to further strengthen the resilience of the EU banking sector.

However, Matt Carthy says elements of it could facilitate so-called vulture funds and put at risk vulnerable people who may have trouble repaying their loans.

Out words: every happens

Dur: 4:50

EU needs to better protect people from vulture funds – Carthy

EU plans for a banking reform package have been slammed by the Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy.

The EU Commission says its comprehensive banking reform package is needed to further strengthen the resilience of the EU banking sector.

However, Matt Carthy says elements of it could facilitate so-called vulture funds and put at risk vulnerable people who may have trouble repaying their loans.

Out words: EU level

Dur: 00:36

Interview FG MEP Sean Kelly on new EU-Japan Trade Deal

Interview with the Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly on the new EU-Japan trade deal that was endorsed by the European Parliament this week.

The Parliament says it’s the largest bilateral trade agreement ever negotiated by the EU.  

The deal will make it easier for European companies to export goods to Japan. And the meat, dairy and spirts industries will be among the biggest winners of the deal according to the Parliament.

Out words: need it

Dur: 2:23