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Fishermen must be incentivised to collect marine litter – Ni Riada

Fishermen need to be better incentivised to gather marine litter while they’re out at sea. That’s the advice from the Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada, who’s on the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee. Her calls follow proposals published by the European Commission last Monday to ban single-use plastic products such as cotton buds and plastic plates and straws by 2021. The commission wants to ban ten products that together with discarded plastic fishing gear, account for around seventy percent (70%) of all marine litter.

Plastic waste in the world’s oceans has become a major issue with scientists warning of their effect on the food chain. Liadh Ni Riada wants fishermen to be given a single boat payment to incentivise them to collect marine litter.

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European Commission publishes CAP post-2020 proposals

The European Commission has today published new legislative proposals on the future of food and farming. The Commission is proposing a cut to CAP funding of around 5% percent. And it’s set out nine objectives which it says will ensure the future CAP will continue to ensure access to high-quality food and strong support for the unique European farming model with an increased focus on the environment and climate.

The new proposals follow a vote in the  European Parliament this week on the future of EU farming. MEPs called for the post-2020 EU farm policy to be smarter, simpler, fairer and more sustainable while also ensuring it would be well financed and truly common. The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness says the European Parliament will fight hard to ensure vital funds such as CAP are not slashed in future EU budgets.  

Out words:  very directly

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Interview: Independent MEP for Midlands North-West Marian Harkin Discusses European Parliament Priorities On CAP Reform

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Speaking to Irish Journalist, Eamonn Torsney, Independent MEP for Midlands North-West, Marian Harkin, outlines the priorities for the European Parliament in relation to CAP reform. 

Out Words: That direction

MEPs in Call for Fair Funding Ahead of CAP Reform Proposals

 
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MEPs have outlined their priorities for CAP reform. 

It comes ahead of a major announcement by the Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan tomorrow. (Friday) 

The European Parliament wants fairer funding across the EU and within member states. 

While there is also a call for more options to attract new entrants and help farmers deal with crises. 

Independent MEP for Midlands North-West, Marian Harkin, believes it is important to ensure a fairer distribution of funds: 
 

Out words: that direction 

 

European Parliament Outlines Priorities Ahead of CAP Reform Proposals

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Ahead of a major announcement on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy on Friday, the European Parliament has outlined its priorities for the sector.

MEPs want member states to be able to adapt the CAP to their needs and reject any ‘renationalisation’ , saying that could distort competition in the Single Market.

Parliament is also looking for direct payments to continue to be fully financed from the EU budget.

Independent MEP for Midlands North-West Marian Harkin outlines some of the issues members are looking to have addressed:

 

Out words: little bit

Interview - Sean Kelly, Fine Gael MEP, Ireland South Discusses Differences Between the US and EU on a Number of Issues

Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly, spoke to Irish Journalist Eamonn Torsney, about concerns over the impact policies pursued by US President Donald Trump are having globally. 

The Ireland South MEP is concerned over the threat of sanctions and tariffs, as well as the different approach the US and EU are taking on Iran.  

Out Words: maintain dialogue

 

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says Decisions by Made by US President Donald Trump Can Have A Huge Effect on Jobs and Stability Globally

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A decision is expected today on whether the US will impose tariffs on EU steel and aluminium imports. 

The EU, along with a number of other countries, was granted a temporary exemption from the tariffs imposed in March. 

That exemption to due to expire tomorrow and could lead to a 25 per cent tax on European steel and 10 per cent on aluminium. 

Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South, Sean Kelly, says the US President does not appear concerned over the impact some of his trade policies are having globally: 

Out words: but globally   

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly Expresses Concern Over EU-US Disagreements on Trade

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The European Union is waiting on a decision from the US, over the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminium from Europe. 

A temporary exemption is due to expire tomorrow and could see a tax of 25 per cent imposed on EU steel and 10 per cent on aluminium. 

An announcement is expected today on the Trump administration's plans. 

Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South, Sean Kelly, says the decision is one of a number of areas of disagreement between the EU and US: 

 

Out words:  detrimental effect 

Interview - European Parliament Backs New Rules on the Posting of Workers

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Under new rules, backed by the European Parliament, workers posted temporarily to another EU country will be entitled to equal pay and working conditions. 

The new system will apply where there is an existing collective agreement in place. 

Speaking to Irish Journalist, Eamonn Torsney, Independent MEP for Midlands North –West discusses the new rules: 

Out Words:become stronger

 

 

Independent MEP Welcomes New Rules on Posting of Workers Pay and Conditions

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Independent MEP for Midlands North-West , Marian Harkin, has welcomed the European Parliament's decision to back new rules on Posting Workers. 

Under the measures, workers posted temporarily to another EU country will be entitled to equal pay and working conditions. 

The new system will apply where there is an existing collective agreement in place. 

Governments now have two years to transpose the rules into their national laws. 

Marian Harkin Independent MEP for Midlands North –West outlines the goal of the new legislation: 

Out Words: same place