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Transnational EU electoral lists “ludicrous” – Carthy

MEPs will vote today on the future composition of the European Parliament post Brexit. The exit of the British MEPs will see the Parliament shrink from seven hundred and fifty one (751) MEPs to seven hundred and five (705). It’s proposed that Ireland should gain two extra MEP seats once a proportion of the British seats have been re-distributed. MEPs are also going to vote on proposals for transnational EU electoral lists which will make up the entire territory of the European Union. The Sinn Fine MEP Matt Carthy says that’s a preposterous idea.

Out words: the EU

Dur: 00:42

Interview Sean Kelly on EU fund for low-carbon innovation

EuroParlRadio's Editor Karen Coelman talks to the Fine Gale MEP Sean Kelly about the vote today (Tuesday 6/2) in the European Parliament on emissions trading. MEPs voted on laws to strengthen greenhouse gas emission curbs via the EU Emissions Trading System. They also voted to establish an innovation fund to support renewable energy, carbon capture and storage and low-carbon innovation projects.

Out words: kick in

Dur: 3:35

New fund for EU low-carbon innovation approved by MEPs – Kelly

The European Parliament today called for a big increase in EU financing of clean air energy projects. MEPs also voted for an EU innovation fund that will provide financial support for renewable energy, carbon capture and storage and low-carbon innovation projects. Today’s vote is all part of a drive to get European citizens to understand how to innovate and use digital tools to produce, consume and preserve more sustainable and cleaner energy. The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly, who is on the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee, says the innovation fund could yield exciting opportunities for Irish businesses.

Out words: go green

Dur: 00:37

Interview with Brian Hayes on Mario Draghi & Oireachtas

EuroParlRadio's Editor, Karen Coleman talks to the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes about the ECB President Mario Draghi’s comments that he would be glad to accept an invitation from the Irish Parliament to discuss monetary policies if he were to receive one.

Out words: be underestimated

Dur: 4:49

ECB needs to be as accountable to smaller EU states – Hayes

The President of the European Central Bank has indicated that he would be willing to appear before the Oireachtas to discuss monetary policies. Mario Draghi made the remarks during a debate in the European Parliament last night. The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes put it to Mr Draghi that he should appear before the Oireachtas Finance Committee to discuss the ECB’s activities in revitalising the euro and the economies of the Eurozone countries. Mr Draghi responded by saying he would be glad to accept an invitation from the Irish Parliament if he were to receive one. Brian Hayes says Mr Draghi needs to be as accountable to smaller EU countries as he is to the bigger member states.

Out words: see developments

Dur: 00:28

MEP welcomes ECB chief’s openness to visit Oireachtas – Hayes

The ECB chief Mario Draghi says he would be glad to accept an invitation from the Irish Parliament to discuss monetary policies if he were to receive one. Mr Draghi made the comments following remarks that were put to him by the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes during a debate in the European Parliament last night. The Dublin MEP urged Mr Draghi to come before the Oireachtas Finance Committee to discuss the ECB’s activities in revitalising the euro and the economies of the Eurozone countries.

Out words: of accountable

Dur: 00:41

Interview Deirdre Clune on Geo-Blocking ban vote in European Parliament

Interview with the Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune on the vote today in the European Parliament to ban unjustified geo-blocking. She says it should be in place for next Christmas. 

Out words: European consumers

Dur: 3:24

MEPs vote to end barriers to online shopping

The European Parliament today voted to end barriers to online shopping across the EU. Under the new rules that will ban unjustified geo-blocking, consumers will be able to choose which website they wish to buy goods or services from without being blocked or automatically re-routed to another website. That can happen because of their nationality, place of residence or even their temporary location. Traders will have to treat online shoppers from another EU country in the same way as local ones giving them access to the same deals and prices. The Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune welcomed today’s vote.

Out words: from Ireland

Dur: 00:36

Interview with the Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune on time clock change

Interview with the Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune on the European Parliament’s likely call this week on the European Commission to propose ending the twice-yearly switch between summer and winter time. Vote on the resolution on this takes place on Thursday.

Out words: winter months

Dur: 3:18

MEPs likely to call for end to Summer/Winter clock change – Clune

The European Parliament is this week likely to call on the European Commission to propose ending the twice-yearly switch between summer and winter time. The move is a response to a European citizen’s initiative and petitions that cite health concerns about the effects of the bi-annual time change. The Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune says there’s no justification for maintaining the time changes.

Out words: as well

Dur: 00: 22