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Taoiseach should set out his vision for Europe – McGuinness

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is set to address MEPs in the European Parliament at around 9.30 (Irish time) this morning. He’ll be debating the future of Europe in what will be the first in a series of debates on the future of the European Union between EU government leaders and MEPs. The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness, who is the vice president of the European Parliament, says she’s hoping it will be a lively debate. 

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Dur: 00:40

Varadkar should show how Ireland can help Europe’s future – Hayes

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will debate the future of Europe in the European Parliament in Strasbourg this morning. His address will be the first in a series of debates between EU government leaders and MEPs on the future of the EU. Mr Varadkar will take questions from MEPs during this morning’s session. The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes says he should use the opportunity to show how Ireland can shape Europe’s future.

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Dur: 00:38

Taoiseach to address European Parliament this morning

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will address the European Parliament in Strasbourg this morning. Mr Varadkar will debate the future of Europe with MEPs. His address will be the first in a series of debates on the future of the European Union between EU government leaders and MEPs. The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes says he expects the Taoiseach to acknowledge the European Parliament’s role in helping Ireland during the first phase of the Brexit negotiations.

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Dur: 00: 33

Sporting background a “great opportunity” for presidential hopeful – Kelly

The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says he’s been asked by “many people” from both within Fine Gael and outside the party to think about going forward for the presidency. That’s if Michael D. Higgins decides not to serve a second term. The Ireland South MEP says he’s ready to throw his hat in the ring if President Higgins chooses not to run again for office. The former GAA president, believes he has the right mix of skills and background to qualify for the big job in the Aras.

Out words: role relevant

Dur: 00:39

Interview with SF MEP Liadh Ni Riada on electric pulse fishing

EuroParlRadio's editor, Karen Coleman talks to the Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada about calls from MEPs to ban electric pulse fishing and new common EU rules on how, where and when one can fish in the EU. In the European Parliament today, an amendment calling for a total ban on the use of electric current for fishing (e.g. to drive fish up out of the seabed and into the net) was passed by 402 votes to 232, with 40 abstentions.  

Out words: my view

Dur: 2:30

MEPs demand ban on electric pulse fishing – Ni Riada

The European Parliament today voted for moves to ban the use of electric currents for fishing. Electric pulse fishing which is practiced by some European fishing trawlers, is used to drive fish up out of the seabed and into fishing nets. Critics says it’s unnecessary, cruel and distructive. The Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada, who is on the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee, says there’s no justification for electric pulse fishing.

Out words: with this

Dur: 00:30

Interview with FG MEP Brian Hayes on phase 2 of Brexit talks

EuroParlRadio's editor, Karen Coleman talks to the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes about phase 2 of the Brexit negotiations. 

 

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Dur: 3:16 

Ireland needs to prepare for “worse possible scenario” on Brexit – Hayes

The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes is warning that Ireland will need as many allies as possible during the next phase of Brexit negotiations. MEPs this morning concluded that the hardest part of the Brexit talks is yet to come. During a debate in the European Parliament MEPs warned the UK government not to take a Brexit transition deal for granted. And they called on Britain to clearly lay out its vision for the UK’s future relationship with the EU. Brian Hayes says Ireland needs to start building alliances to secure the best possible outcome for the country.

Out words: next year

Dur: 00:30

MEPs say Hardest part of Brexit talks yet to come – Hayes

The hardest part of the Brexit negotiations are yet to come. That was the conclusion of MEPs this morning during a debate on the Brexit talks. MEPs warned the UK government not to take a Brexit transition deal for granted. And they called on Britain to clearly lay out its vision for the UK’s future relationship with the EU. The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes says phase two of the Brexit talks are going to be very difficult and that Ireland will need allies to secure a proper Brexit deal with the UK.

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Dur: 00:39

McElduff’s actions can’t be justified on any level – Ni Riada

The Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada says the actions of the former Sinn Fein MP Barry McElduff cannot be justified on any level. The Ireland South MEP says that in hindsight, Mr McElduff should have resigned after the controversy arose following his tweeting of the video of himself in a shop with a loaf of Kingsmill bread on his head. She said that the initial decision to only suspend Barry McElduff from party activities for three months, was a collective decision taken by the Sinn Fein party.

Out words: at that

Dur: 00:33