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Ni Riada pushing for digital language equality strategy for EU

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Liadh Ni Riada, Sinn Fein MEP representing Ireland South, is pushing for a resolution in the European Parliament recognising the right of internet users to interact with web sites and apps in their language of choice. She says this is particularly important for small languages like Irish.

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"...for our cultural rights"

Ni Riada wants to spread Ireland's MensSheds movement throughout Europe

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Liadh Ni Riada, Sinn Fein MEP for Ireland South, has told Ireland's Mens Sheds Association they should branch out into Europe. The association provides space for men to meet and also provides health services.

 

Outro: "...they really are terrific".

Ireland's two extra MEPs probably won't require new constituencies in the new term, says Sean Kelly

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On Monday the European Parliament's Constitutional Affairs Committee voted to fix the period for the next European Parliament elections – between 23 and 26 May 2019. But there is still no clarity over how many members will be elected from the European Parliament. The Parliament itself approved a plan last month to give Ireland two extra MEPs after Brexit, but this must still be affirmed by the Commission. Even after then, it is unclear whether Ireland's constituency borders will need to be withdrawn. Sean Kelly, Fine Gael MEP representing Ireland South, believes Ireland will probably retain the same number of constituencies, but possibly with different borders.

Outro: "...four constituencies"

 

 

 

Facebook wants EU privacy policy as a global standard, says MEP Sean Kelly

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Next month, Facebook will introduce new privacy guarantees for its users. The changes aren't a result of the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal, but a legal requirement from a new EU law called the General Data Protection Regulation, taking effect on 25 May. Sean Kelly, Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South, helped write the legislation and recently visited the big tech companies in Silicon Valley

Outro: "...global standard"

 

Brian Hayes defends Syrian missile strikes

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Leftist members of the European Parliament challenged French President Macron, during a debate on the future of Europe today in Strasbourg, on his decision to join the US and UK in launching missile strikes in Syria over the weekend, in response to the Syrian government's alleged use of chemical weapons. Brian Hayes, Fine Gale MEP for Dublin, defended Macron's handling of the situation.

Outro: "war that's coming to an end shortly"

Lynn Boylan blasts Macron for Syria intervention

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A number of leftist members of the European Parliament challenged French President Macron, during a debate on the future of Europe today in Strasbourg, on his decision to join the US and UK in launching missile strikes in Syria over the weekend, in response to the Syrian government's alleged use of chemical weapons. Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin, was one of them.

 

Outro: "...have to flee their home"

EU waste strategy empowers fishermen to help fight against plastic waste

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This week members of the European Parliament will approve new EU legislation on waste, which includes a new strategy to tackle unnecessary plastic packaging. Liadh Ni Riada, Sinn Fein MEP for Ireland South, says the EU is providing fishermen tools to wage this fight against plastic waste.

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"...help clear up our oceans"

Macron tells MEPs European and American values are diverging

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French President Emmanuel Macron gave a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg today in which he said a stronger European Union can serve as a defence against growing authoritarianism and nationalism across the world. He said that although the United States is a close ally of the EU, he would include it in the list of countries which are diverging from European values.  Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly said the French President was right to point that out.

Out words: "...and I would agree with that"

Interview Sean Kelly on post 2020 EU budget & Brexit deficit

Interview with Sean Kelly on the future EU budget post 2020. In the piece Kelly talks about potential gaps in funding the EU budget as a result of Brexit and the impact of those deficits. The European Parliament debated the post 2020-Budget during its plenary session last week.

Out words: the distribution

Dur: 1:25

Interview Lynn Boylan on presidential bid rumours

Interview with Lynn Boylan on rumours that she would run for the Irish presidency should there be presidential elections. 

Out words: the moment

Dur: 1:02