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Time Running Out for November EU Brexit Summit - Hayes

Time is running out to hold a November EU summit on Brexit.

That’s the view of Dublin MEP Brian Hayes.

British Prime Minister Theresa May is updating her cabinet on the talks which she has suggested are in the ‘endgame’.

The cabinet in Dublin is also being updated on the discussions.

Britain’s efforts to exit a proposed backstop, aimed at ensuring no hard border in Ireland, is understood to be a key issue yet to be resolved in the negotiations.

Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes, says the decision on a Withdrawal Agreement may yet have to be taken at the scheduled December EU summit:

Out words: in 2018

Dur: 00:24

European Parliament Considers Tough New Renewable Energy Targets - Kelly

The European Parliament is today considering backing tough new targets for renewable energy. 

In its efforts to tackle climate change, the European Union is looking to set a binding target of 32 per cent for renewables by 2030.

The new legislation being considered will also allow EU citizens generate their own energy and sell any excess back to national grids.

Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly says new targets would be an important signal to markets:

Out words other sectors

Dur: 31 secs

Interview Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune on plastics ban & business opportunities

Karen Coleman talks to the Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune about EU moves to ban single use plastics and opportunities to avail of EU research funding for alternative eco-friendly products.

Out words: for research

Dur: 3:57

Business opportunities from Plastics ban – Clune

EU moves to ban single use plastics like cutlery, straws, cotton bud sticks and other items could lead to exciting business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

That’s according to the Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune. The European Parliament last week voted on a new law to ban the sale of single-use plastic products from twenty twenty one (2021).

The Ireland South MEP is urging manufacturers and entrepreneurs to avail of EU research funding to develop eco-friendly alternatives to damaging plastics.

Out words: set today

Dur: 00:28

Raw audio – Kelly on clock change

Raw audio – Sean Kelly on his hopes that this will be the last time we will move our clocks backwards in the Autumn.

Relates to previous clip on this.

Out words: the decision

Dur: 1:42

Clocks may be going back for final time – Kelly

Tonight we will gain an hour as we turn our clocks back. But this may be the last time we will adjust our clocks for daylight saving. 

The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says EU moves to stop the twice-yearly clock change may finally put an end to the hour going backwards in the autumn.

Out words: year around

Dur: 00:31

McGuinness “determined” principle of no hard border honoured

The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness says there’s determination to ensure the principle of no hard border remains intact following the British exit from the EU.

The Midlands North-West was speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg where MEPs this week debated the Brexit talks following last week’s EU Summit.

The British Prime Minister Theresa May caused consternation recently when she suggested there should be a time-limit on the backstop agreement for Northern Ireland.

Here’s Mairead McGuinness.

Out words: hard border

Dur: 00:38

MEPs hear Brexit concerns from Donegal to Monaghan-Louth communities – Harkin

MEPs in the European Parliament have been hearing from border communities in Ireland about their concerns over Brexit.

A delegation of people representing border communities against Brexit, visited the European Parliament this week.

The Independent MEP Marian Harkin - who facilitated the group’s visit – says it’s vital that MEPs understand how Brexit will impact on those living in border areas back home.

Out words: at home

Dur: 00:36

MEPs to vote on curbing use of antibiotics on farms – Carthy

The European Parliament will today vote on plans to curb use of antibiotics on farms.

The proposed new law will limit the use of antimicrobials in animals as a preventative measure, to halt the spread of drug resistance from animals to humans.

If implemented, giving drugs to animals will only be allowed when justified by a vet when there’s a high risk of infection.

The plans will also curb the practice of giving drugs to a group of animals when only one shows signs of infection.

The Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy explains.

Out words: or two

Dur: 00:26

Border communities against Brexit visit European Parliament - Harkin

A delegation of people representing border communities against Brexit have been visiting the European Parliament this week.

The Independent MEP Marian Harkin who facilitated the visit, said the group want to ensure there will be no hardening of the border post Brexit.

And she says they want any Brexit deal to be fully compliant with the Good Friday Agreement.

Out words: different perspectives

Dur: 00:32