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Commission President's Strong Commitment on Ireland Welcomed - Sean Kelly

The European Commission President says the EU wants to find a creative solution that prevents a return of a hard border in Ireland after Brexit.

Jean-Claude Juncker has delivered the State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

He insisted the Commission, the Parliament and the other 26 member states will always show loyalty and solidarity with Ireland when it comes to the border.

Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South, Sean Kelly has welcomed the commitment and has called for financial support for Irish businesses affected by Brexit:

Out words: brexit 

Dur: 25'

European Parliament to Vote on Copyright in the Single Digital Market - Clune

The European Parliament will decide today if it will back a new directive on copyright for material uploaded on the internet.

Artists have been looking to ensure they receive payment for their creative work shared on internet platforms.

However, those opposed to the new rules, believe they could impact on other areas of online activity, including the use of memes and background music in videos.

Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune outlines what the new rules, if approved, could mean for internet sites that share online content:

Out words: creators

Dur: 27'

MEPs to Vote on Copyright in the Digital Single Market - Clune

MEPs will decide today whether to back new rules on copyright in the digital single market.

Leading artists have backed the proposals in order to ensure payment is received for their work appearing online.

Critics argue it could impact on a range of internet use such as memes and background music in personal videos.

The issue will be put to a vote at the European Parliament in Strasbourg today.

Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune says a balance needs to be struck to make sure artists are paid for their work:

Out words: more materials

Dur: 28'

Hayes Outlines Expections from State of the Union Address

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will deliver the State of the Union address in Strasbourg this morning.

It will be the last before Brexit, and comes at a time when the EU faces the challenge of migration and the rise of populism in Europe.

Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes, outlines what issues he expects the Commission President to address:

Out words: new vien  

Dur: 36'

Interview - Matt Carthy Welcomes Parliament Backing to Extend Conhesion Funding in the North

Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy welcomes the decision by MEPs at the European Parliament in Strasbourg to back a report calling for continued access to cohesion funding for the North post-Brexit.

He told Irish Journalist Eamonn Torsney MEPs voted overwhelmingly in Strasbourg in support of the move:

Out words: Quite yet 

Dur: 3" 24'

Mc Carthy Welcomes Parliament Support to Extend Cohesion Funding in the North Beyond 2020

Sinn Fein MEP, Matt Carthy’s welcomed European Parliament backing for the continued access to cohesion funds for the North post-Brexit.

The Midlands North-West representative says it is recognition of the special status of the North once the UK leaves the European Union.

The report also calls for young people in Northern Ireland to have continued access to Erasmus+ programmes to allow students study abroad after Brexit.

Matt Carthy says MEPs backed the report by a large margin:

Out words: the North

Dur: 37'

MEPs Back Report Calling for Extension to Cohesion Funding in the North Post 2020

The European Parliament has backed a report calling for the extension of cohesion funding to the North beyond 2020. 

MEPs also want to allow young people from the North to continue to avail of the Erasmus+ programmes to allow them study abroad, even after Brexit.

The report received overwhelming backing from MEPs in Strasbourg today, who see it as crucial to continuing peaceful development in Northern Ireland.

Sinn Fein MEP, Matt Carthy says communities throughout the island would benefit from the continued funding especially in border areas:

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" Real Desire to Strike Brexit Deal" - Kelly

Irish MEP Sean Kelly believes there is a real desire to strike a Brexit deal between the EU and the UK.

His comments come after the European Union’s Chief negotiatior, Michel Barnier, indicated agreement could be reached in six to eight weeks.

The Irish border has been a key issue in discussions to date on Britain’s departure from the EU.

Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South, Sean Kelly, says the chances of a deal appears to have improved:

Out words: very earliest

Interview - Sean Kelly MEP on Brexit Negotiations

Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly discusses the latest developments in Brexit negotiations with Irish Journalist Eamonn Torsney.

The Fine Gael MEP’s comments come after the EU's Chief Negotiator indicated a Brexit deal could be reached in six to eight weeks

Out words: is finished

Interview - Brian Hayes on Brexit Discussions Following Meeting with British Cabinet Minister

Brian Hayes Fine Gael MEP for Dublin discusses the latest state of play in relation to talks on Brexit. 

He spoke to Irish Journalist Eamonn Torsney following a meeting with British Cabinet Minister David Lidington in Strasbourg earlier today.

Out Words: European Parliament