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Interview - Matt Carthy Discusses Reports of Draft Brexit Withdrawal Agreement

Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy reacts to the reported draft Brexit deal.

He tells Irish journalist, Eamonn Torsney,  the party will wait to see the detail before judging the potential Withdrawal Agreement.

Out words: been achieved

Dur: 05:11

Interview - Deirdre Clune Discusses New CO2 Emissions Cuts Targets Backed by MEPs

Fine Gael MEP, Deirdre Clune, discusses ambitious new targets to cut CO2 emissions for trucks and how they will help Ireland meet climate change targets.

The Ireland South MEP tells Irish journalist, Eamonn Torsney that under the plans, emissions will have to be cut by 35 per cent for new trucks by 2030.

An intermediate target of 20 per cent cuts by 2025 has also been supported by MEPs meeting in Strasbourg.

Out words: climate change

Dur: 02:37

European Parliament Backs Cuts to CO2 Emissions from Trucks - Clune

 

The European Parliament has backed CO2 emissions cuts for trucks.

Under the plans, emissions will have to be cut by 35 per cent for new trucks by 2030.

An intermediate target of 20 per cent cuts by 2025 has been supported by MEPs meeting in Strasbourg.

Manufacturers will also have to ensure zero or low emission vehicles will have to have a market share of 20 per cent of new sales by 2030.

Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South, Deirdre Clune, says the measures will help Ireland meet climate change targets:

Out words: is important

Dur: 00:23

House of Commons Unlikely to Back Draft Brexit Deal - Harkin

An Irish MEP doesn’t believe there will be enough support in the British House of Commons to back the draft Brexit Withdrawal Deal.

All eyes are on London this afternoon, where the British Cabinet is deciding on its approach to the agreement reached by officials.

Independent MEP for Midlands North-West, Marian Harkin says the UK Prime Minister Theresa May will struggle to get parliamentary support:

Out words: not forthcoming 

Dur: 00:31

People In North Need Opportunity to Remain in EU if Britain Fails to Back Brexit Deal - Carthy

Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy says the people in the North must be provided with an opportunity to remain in the EU, if the British Government fails to back a draft Brexit deal.

The UK Cabinet is meeting this afternoon to consider the Withdrawal Agreement.

It is reported to contain a UK wide backstop proposal to deal with the border in Ireland.

Midlands North-West MEP, Matt Carthy, says they await the detail in order to judge the deal:

Out words: and south 

Dur: 00:26

Defining Period for A Generation as Brexit Decision Looms - Carthy

Sinn Fein MEP, Matt Carthy believes this is a defining period for the island of Ireland for a generation.

His comments come as the British cabinet meets in London to discuss the draft Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.

It is understood to contain a UK wide backstop aimed at ensuring there will be no return to a hard border in Ireland when Britain leaves the EU.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the Dail, the Good Friday Agreement will be protected as a result of the deal.

Midlands North-West MEP, Matt Carthy says it’s important not to jump to conclusions:

Out words:a generation

Dur: 00:29

Interview - Diane Dodds on Reported Details of Brexit Withdrawal Agreement

Interview with Democratic Unionist Party MEP , Diane Dodds, on the reported detail of a draft Brexit deal.

She echoes her party leader’s concerns these are worrying times and suggests the UK wide backstop proposal appears to be the Northern Ireland Backstop dressed up.

and Ms Dodds tells Irish journalist Eamonn Torsney of the challenges the deal will face in the British House of Commons

Out words: worrying times 

Dur: 08:46

"Northern Ireland Backstop Perhaps Dressed Up in a Different Way" - Dodds

‘ The Northern Ireland backstop perhaps dressed up in a different way’ .

That’s the assessment of a DUP MEP, on indications of what is contained in a draft Brexit deal, being considered today by governments in Dublin and London.

It is understood to include a UK wide backstop proposal aimed at ensuring no return of a hard border in Ireland, once Britain leaves the European Union.

Northern Ireland MEP Diane Dodds doesn’t believe such a move would address her party’s concerns the North will be treated separately to Britain:

Out words: within a backstop

Dur:  00:27

'Worrying Times' as Governments Consider Brexit Deal - Dodds

DUP MEP Diane Dodds has echoed her party leader’s view that these are worrying times, as the British and Irish governments consider a draft Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.

The document is understood to propose a UK wide backstop proposal aimed at ensuring no return of a hard border in Ireland. However, there are likely to be Northern Ireland specific proposals.

If the British Prime Minister Theresa May can secure backing for the plan, it could pave the way for an EU leaders summit later this month.

Northern Ireland MEP, Diane Dodds, says the proposed deal raises economic and constitutional concerns:

Out words: 00:39 

Dur:  economically and constitutionally

Proposal to Cut CO2 Emissions from Trucks and Buses 'Significant' - Clune

MEPs will decide today on new targets for cutting greenhouse-gas emissions from trucks and buses.

A draft report from the Environment Committee recommends slashing CO2 emissions by 30 per cent for new lorries by 2030.

An intermediate target of 20 per cent by 2025 is also proposed.

Manufacturers will also have to ensure zero and low-emission vehicles represent a 20 per cent market share of sales by 2030.

Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South, Deirdre Clune says it is a significant move for Europe:

Out Words: in China

Dur: 00:25