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New EU Renewable Energy Targets Set After Overnight Agreement - Kelly

EU Member States will have to generate almost a third of their energy needs using renewables, by 2030. 

New targets for renewable energy were agreed in the early hours of this morning, at a meeting at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. 

In addition, the transport sector will face a target of 14 per cent, which includes incentives for electric vehicles and advanced biofuels. 

Ireland South MEP, Sean Kelly, says the agreement will impact on a wide range of sectors and on communities:  

Out words:   of renewable 

Interview - First Anniversary of the Signing of the Istanbul Convention Marked at European Parliament. Deirdre Clune MEP Discusses Why Ireland Has Yet to Ratify the Convention

The European Parliament has this week marked the first anniversary of the signing of the Istanbul Convention aimed at preventing and combatting violence against women. 

It sets minimum standards for a state's response to the problem but Ireland has yet to ratify the convention. 

Speaking to Irish Journalist, Eamonn Torsney, Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune discusses the importance of the convention and Ireland's progress towards ratification:  

Out words:   their state 

Ireland Making Progress Towards Ratifying Istanbul Convention - Clune

The European Parliament has this week marked the first anniversary of the signing of the Istanbul convention. 

It aims to prevent and combat violence against women, and domestic violence, by setting minimum standards for a state's response to the problem. 

Ireland has yet to ratify the convention. 

However, Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune says the Irish government is making significant progress towards ratification: 

 Out words:   for women 

Ireland Taking Measures to Facilitate the Ratification of the Istanbul Convention to Combat Violence Against Women -Clune

Ireland is making progress towards ratifying the Istanbul Convention, which aims to combat violence against women and girls globally. 

That's the message from Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune. 

It comes after the European Parliament debated the issue, marking the first anniversary of the signing of the convention. 

Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune says the Irish government is adopting policies that will allow Ireland ratify the convention soon: 

Out words:    their agressor 

Interview - European Parliament Vote Could Have Significant Implications for Irish Road Haulage Industry - Harkin

Independent MEP Marian Harkin discusses the significance of a vote taking place in the European Parliament and its implications for the Irish road haulage sector. 

Speaking to Irish Journalist, Eamonn Torsney, the Midlands North- West MEP says the issues concers new EU rules proposed for truck drivers across the European Union. 

Out words:    to happen 

 

European Parliament Vote Could Have Significance for Irish Road Haulage Sector - Harkin

Irish MEPs are being urged to vote against a proposal, that would allow further changes to new EU rules for road hauliers. 

A number of compromises have been reached that deal specifically with Irish concerns. 

However, a vote in the European Parliament today could pave the way for further changes. 

Independent MEP for Midlands North-West, Marian Harkin, outlines some of the issues which have been agreed to date, that would benefit Irish truck drivers: 

Out words:   a hotel  

Concern European Parliament Vote Could Have Significant Implications for Irish Road Haulage Sector - Harkin

An Irish MEP has expressed concern that a vote taking place in the European Parliament later, could have significant implications for Irish Road Hauliers. 
 

MEPs are considering a delay in adopting new rules governing the sector that would apply across the EU. 

Independent MEP, Marian Harkin says compromises have been reached to cover specific challenges faced by Irish truck drivers. 

The Midlands North-West representative is concerned, if further amendments are allowed, to the new regulations, they could negatively impact the sector in Ireland:  

Out words:   haulage industry 

Interview - Lynn Boylan Discusses New Report Suggesting Ireland is a "Tax Haven"

Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan reacts to a new report which calls Ireland the biggest "tax haven" in the world used by multi-nationals to shelter profits. 

The study was carried out by the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Copenhagen. 

The findings have been labelled "overly simplistic" by the Department of Finance. 

Speaking to Irish Journalist, Eamonn Torsney, the Dublin MEP believes the Irish government could do more at EU level to address Ireland's reputation as a "tax haven"   

Out words: is implemented 

Irish Government Could Do More to Address Country's Reputation as a "Tax Haven" - Boylan

It is claimed the Irish Government could do more to address the country's reputation as a "tax haven". 

The call from a Dublin MEP, comes after a new academic report claimed Ireland was the biggest "tax haven" in the world used by multi-nationals to shelter profits. 

The study was carried out by economists from the United States and Denmark. 

The Department of Finance has labelled the findings "overly simplistic". 

Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan claims the Irish Government is blocking a key measure on multi-national accounting at the EU: 

Out words: council level    

Irish Government Policies to Blame After Country Labelled 'Tax Haven' in New Report - Boylan

Dublin MEP Lynn Boylan claims Irish Government policies are to blame for the country's reputation as a "tax haven". 

It follows the publication of a report which described Ireland as the biggest "tax haven" in the world, to shelter multi-national profits. 

The study was carried out by the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Copenhagen. 

The findings have been labelled "overly simplistic" by the Department of Finance. 

However, Sinn Fein MEP, Lynn Boylan says the report shows Ireland's reputation is being damaged internationally: 

Out words:  that position