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Interview - Lynn Boylan on proposals for an EU Border Force

Interview with Lynn Boylan MEP on the prospect of an EU Border Force being deployed to deal with the migrant crisis.

The issue is expected to be dealt with when the EU Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker makes his state of the union address in the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week.

The Dublin MEP was speaking to Irish Journalist Eamonn Torsney at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Out words: EU Institutions 

"Stakes High in Brexit Talks" - Hayes

The language relating to the Irish backstop in Brexit talks might require some alteration in order to secure a Withdrawal Agreement.

That’s according to Dublin MEP Brian Hayes.

He was speaking after meeting British Cabinet Minister David Lidington in Strasbourg earlier.

Talks have intensified in recent weeks between EU and UK negotiators as the deadline approaches to strike a Brexit deal.

Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes admits there is a lot of work to do in the coming weeks :

Out words: realises that

Reassurance on British Government Approach to Brexit - Hayes

MEP Brian Hayes says he is reassured there is a determination to secure a Brexit deal in the UK.

It is after he met with the British Cabinet Minister David Lidington in Strasbourg this morning.

Talks on securing a Withdrawal Agreement intensified in recent weeks between EU and UK negotiators.

The Irish backstop proposal has been a key issue in discussions to date.

Fine Gael MEP for Dublin , Brian Hayes says Minister David Lidington indicated a deal could achieve support in the House of Commons:

Hard Border Can Be Avoided in Brexit Deal - Kelly

Ireland South MEP, Sean Kelly, believes there is a desire to complete a deal on Brexit and avoid a hard border in Ireland.

Yesterday, the EU’s Chief negotiator on the issue, Michel Barnier,  indicated an agreement could be reached in six to eight weeks with the UK.

The issue of the Irish border has been one of the key stumbling blocks in discussions to date.

Talks to secure a Withdrawal Agreement intensified in recent weeks.

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says a hard border can be avoided:

Border Force Not the Way to Deal With Migrant Crisis - Boylan

Proposals for an EU Border Force to deal with the migrant crisis have been criticised by a Dublin MEP.

It’s expected to be one of the issues to feature in the state of the union address by the EU Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker in Strasbourg this week.

Members of the force would be tasked with intercepting new arrivals and protecting the European Union’s external borders.

However, MEP Lynn Boylan says the EU needs to engage with people over the issue of migration:

Concern Over Proposals for EU Border Force - Boylan

Proposals to introduce an EU border force are being criticised by a Dublin MEP.

It is widely expected the EU Commission President-Jean Claude Junker, will reveal details of the plans in a state of the union address this week, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Guards could be deployed aimed at intercepting new arrivals, prevent unauthorised travel and protect the European Union’s external borders.

The move is seen as an attempt to deal with the migrant crisis.

However, Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan says it is not the correct approach to deal with the issue:

Interview Deirdre Clune on new EU rules on drone safety

Eamonn Torsney talks to the Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune about the new EU rules on drone safety that were approved by the European Parliament this week. 

Out words: to fly

Dur: 2:17

New rules to crack down on ‘nuisance’ and dangerous drones - Clune

People who own or operate drones will have to adhere to new EU rules in the future. The European Parliament this week backed EU-wide rules to ensure the safe use of drones and to update aviation safety laws.

Under the new rules, drones will need to be designed so that they can be operated without putting people at risk. And drone users must be able to control a drone safely, without endangering people or other airspace users.

The Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune, who is on the European Parliament’s Transport Committee, explains what the new regulations will mean.   

Out words: the drone

 

Dur: 00:31

Interview - Sean Kelly MEP Discusses Overnight Agreement on Renewable Energy Targets for EU Member States

Following an agreement overnight in Strasbourg, a renewable energy target of 32 per cent by 2030 has been set for EU member states. 

The agreement reached at 4am, will also require Member States to aim for a target of 14 per cent renewable energy in the transport sector. 

Speaking to Irish Journalist, Eamonn Torsney, Ireland South MEP, Sean Kelly, discusses what it means for businesses and governments into the future: 

Out words:   an end 

EU Member States Face New Renewable Energy Targets After Overnight Agreement - Kelly

A renewable energy target of 32 per cent by 2030 has been set for EU member states following overnight discussions in Strasbourg. 

The agreement reached at 4am, will also require Member States to aim for a target of 14 per cent renewable energy in the transport sector. 

That includes incentives for electric vehicles and advanced biofuels. 

Ireland South MEP, Sean Kelly, says a clear message is being sent to industry and businesses: 

Out words:   to change