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New EU terrorism committee in Ireland’s interests – Hayes

New measures to improve security against terrorism in Europe were approved today. MEPs voted to set up a temporary committee, which will operate for at least 12 months. It will examine how EU citizens can be better protected against terrorist attacks on European soil. The Fine Gael MEP says the threat of terrorism affects Ireland as well and that the establishment of the committee will not impinge on Irish neutrality. 

Out words: or Dublin

Dur: 00:33

 

European Parliament approves Terrorism committee – Hayes

The European Parliament today voted to establish a temporary committee on counterterrorism. The new committee will examine the extent of the terrorist threat in Europe and look into any potential faults and malfunctions which might have allowed recent terrorists attacks in Europe to occur. Opponents of the committee claim it will be hijacked by ‘right-wingers’ who’ll use it to propose more law enforcement and security laws. However, the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes is in favour of the committee’s establishment.

Out words: that exist

Dur: 00:40

Future EU budget under scrutiny in European Parliament – McGuinness

MEPs in Strasbourg have been looking at the future of the EU budget post Brexit. The discussions follow a recent reflection paper on EU finances that was published by the European Commission. Britain’s exit from the EU could leave a significant hole in the overall EU coffers. And MEPs have been looking at where potential cuts could be made if they were necessary.  The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness says she’s hoping there won’t be cuts to the common agricultural policy in the future.

Out words: rural Europe 

Dur: 00:34

LEADER programme ‘ridiculous’ and ‘not sustainable’

The Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada says communities in rural Ireland are losing out on valuable EU funding because of unnecessary red tape. The Ireland South MEP says administrative rules are killing the LEADER programme. It’s an EU-wide initiative that’s supposed to provide funds for projects in rural areas. However, Ms Ni Riada says applicants have to go through a 15-step process that makes it extremely difficult to complete. And she’s warning that projects are folding as a result.

Out words: the country

Dur: 00:38

Red tape killing LEADER programme – Ni Riada

Unnecessary red tape is killing the LEADER programme in Ireland. And rural communities are suffering as a result. That’s the damning verdict from the Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada. The LEADER programme is an EU-wide initiative that’s supposed to provide funds for projects in rural areas. However, Liadh Ni Riada says administrative demands are making it impossible for people to access the funds.

Out words: a standstill

Dur: 00:38

The decisions on LEADER funding are made at a local level. The Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs is the programme manager for LEADER.  

Click here for more background info on LEADER https://www.pobal.ie/FundingProgrammes/LEADER/Pages/LEADER.aspx

 

 

Marian Harkin on Jean-Claude Juncker's 'ridiculous' parliament comments

The Independent MEP gives her reaction to EuroParlRadio's editor, Karen Coleman about Jean-Claude Juncker's description of the European Parliament yesterady as 'ridiculous'.

out words: every way

Dur: 2:54  

Juncker owes European Parliament an apology – Harkin

The president of the European Commission’s description of the European Parliament as “ridiculous” is disgraceful and unjustified. That’s according to the Independent MEP Marian Harkin. She was referring to Jean-Claude Juncker’s outburst yesterday during a debate reviewing the Maltese presidency of the European Council. Mr Juncker derided MEPs when so few of them turned up to hear an address by the Maltese prime minister. He denounced the parliament as being totally ridiculous and he warned that he would never again attend a meeting of its kind. However, Marian Harkin says the busy schedules of the MEPs mean they can’t always attend every session in the chamber.

Out words: an apology

Dur: 00:26

 

Harkin lambasts Juncker for ‘ridiculous’ parliament comments

The Independent MEP Marian Harkin has lashed out at the European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker for the derogatory comments he made about MEPs yesterday. Mr Juncker berated them for failing to turn up for the address by the Maltese prime minister. The EU chief, who was in the chamber during the Maltese debate, described the parliament as being ridiculous. And he complained that there would have been a much bigger attendance if the German or French leaders were present. However, Marian Harkin says MEPs are extremely busy and can’t always attend every session in the chamber.

Out words: to say

Dur: 00:30

Interview Lynn Boylan on absence of Brian Crowley MEP from European Parliament

The Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan talks to Karen Coleman about the ongoing absence from the European Parliament of the Fianna Fail MEP Brian Crowley. 

Out words: completely absent 

Dur: 01:55

 

 

Crowley absence from European Parliament “huge” impact - Boylan

The Fianna Fail MEP Brian Crowley’s absence from the European Parliament is definitely having an impact on the party’s influence in important Parliamentary issues such as Brexit. That’s according to the Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan. Ill health has meant that Mr Crowley has been largely absent from the European Parliament since he was re-elected to it in 2014. Mr Crowley’s inability to attend the European Parliament was highlighted again following concerns raised by his substitute Kieran Hartley. Lynn Boylan says it’s crucial MEPs attend the parliament on a regular basis. 

Out words: Fianna Fail

Dur: 00:31