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Relax State-aid rules for Knock/Donegal Airports – MacManus

The Government needs to petition the European Commission to relax State-aid rules to help regional airports like Knock and Donegal to develop and expand.

That’s the call from Sinn Fein’s MEP Chris MacManus. He was speaking in the European Parliament where MEPs are voting this week on whether to keep some pandemic-era exceptions for the aviation sector. But Chris MacManus says those rules only benefit bigger airports.

The Midlands North-West MEP argues regional airports like Knock and Donegal need more State aid support. But the EU rules need to be changed to enable that to happen.

Out words: North West

Dur: 00:23

Interview Clune on common charger

The introduction of a common charger for a range of portable electronic devices by the end of 2024 will benefit consumers and the planet.

So says Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune. She was speaking in the European Parliament where MEPs this week overwhelmingly voted for new rules to make USB type-C the common charging standard for small electronic devices by the end of 2024.

The legislation covers mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, e-readers and other portable devices. Laptops will have to be adapted to the requirements 40 months after the law enters into force.

Well Deidre Clune spoke to Karen Coleman (EuroParlRadio) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg shortly after MEPs voted for the new rules.

Out words: as that

Dur: 02:06

Common charger will end drawer of “tangled cables” – Clune

The introduction of a common charger for a range of portable electronic devices by the end of 2024 will benefit consumers and the planet.

So says Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune. She was speaking in the European Parliament where MEPs this week overwhelmingly voted for new rules to make USB type-C the common charging standard for small electronic devices by the end of 2024.

Having different chargers for different devices is a major headache for many people and it leads to tonnes of unnecessary e-waste. Deidre Clune says a common charger for multiple devices will be very welcome.  

Out words: common charger

Dur: 00:29

Mason death “shocking news” – Markey LONG

Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey says the death of the County Meath man Rory Mason in Ukraine is “a shock”. The twenty three year old was killed while fighting as a volunteer with the International Legion for the Defence of Ukraine.  

The Midlands North-West MEP says his heart goes out to Mr Mason’s parents and siblings.

Out words: that reason

Dur: 00:51

Death of Meath native in Ukraine “a shock” – Markey

Midlands North-West MEP Colm Markey says his heart goes out to the parents and siblings of the young Dunboyne man who was killed while fighting as a volunteer with the Ukrainian armed forces.

Rory Mason was killed in action in the Kharkiv region near the Russian border. Colm Markey says his death is “shocking news”.

Out words: that reason

Dur: 00:21

Mason death “shocking news” – Markey MEP

Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey says the death of the County Meath man Rory Mason in Ukraine is very sad news. The twenty three year old was killed while fighting as a volunteer with the International Legion for the Defence of Ukraine.  

The Midlands North-West MEP says his heart goes out to Mr Mason’s parents and siblings.

Out words: very difficult

Dur: 00:21

Kelleher MEP “hopeful” on Brexit talks

Fianna Fail MEP Billy Kelleher says he’s hopeful the EU and UK can resolve outstanding issues related to Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Ireland South MEP says there’s been “very little meaningful” engagement from the UK on the technical aspects of the Protocol that are causing difficulty. Mr Kelleher says he believes solutions can be found to resolve the issues causing problems for the UK.

Out words: the protocol

Dur:  00:21

Sean Kelly on abuse of GAA referees

The former GAA president Sean Kelly is calling for a policy of zero tolerance when it comes to verbal and physical abuse of referees at matches. He says more controls are needed on the sidelines to change the culture of abuse which can start as soon as the match begins.

The Fine Gael MEP says he was horrified at the recent cases of abuse of referees on the pitches.

Out words: they are

Dur: 01:34

“Zero tolerance” of abuse of GAA referees – Kelly MEP

A former president of the GAA says a policy of “zero tolerance” should be taken to stamp out the abuse of GAA referees during matches.

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says more controls are needed on the sidelines to change the culture of abuse which can start as soon as the game begins.

Out words: it more

Dur:  00:30

Interview Grace O’Sullivan MEP on common charger

The European Parliament today voted for a new law establishing a common charger for a whole range of mobile devices including phones, tablets, digital cameras and other portable electronics in the EU.

By the end of 2024, small and medium-sized portable electronic devices will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. The law is part of a broader effort to make products in the EU more sustainable, and to reduce electronic waste.

Green Party MEP Grace O’Sullivan spoke to Karen Coleman (EuroParlRadio) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg about this law on common chargers.

Out words: as well

Dur: 02:18