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European Parliament calls for better Sign Language support

The European Parliament is calling for better support for those who use sign language to communicate. In a vote today, the MEPs backed proposals to get official recognition of sign language used by deaf people in each EU country. The Parliament is supporting a range of proposals including better funding for sign language initiatives and training along with the introduction of legislation to ensure universal design in multimedia applications for deaf people. The Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada who voted for the proposals, says deaf people need help in many different ways.

Out words: the board

Dur: 00: 25

CETA dispute settlement system ‘much fairer’ – Kelly

A controversial investor-state dispute settlement system that’s part of the EU-Canada trade deal, is a fair system. That’s according to the Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly. The European Parliament today rejected a proposal to refer the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement - CETA - to the European Court of Justice. A number of MEPs had called for the referral over fears it may be incompatible with EU Treaties. Critics of the dispute mechanism say it gives multinationals the power to sue states if they’re unhappy with certain laws. However Sean Kelly says the dispute system is necessary.

Out words: there already

Dur: 00:33

MEPs reject referral of CETA deal to ECJ – Kelly

The European Parliament has rejected a proposal to refer the EU-Canada trade deal - CETA - to the European Court of Justice. A number of MEPs, including the Independent MEP Marian Harkin, had called for the referral over fears it may be incompatible with EU Treaties. They were concerned about the inclusion of a controversial aspect of the trade deal that provides investors with a mechanism to sue states if they’re unhappy with certain laws. However, the Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says Ireland has a lot to lose if the CETA deal doesn’t go ahead.

Out words: deal with

Dur: 00:38

 

MEPs react to Trump’s Farage Ambassador idea – Kelly

Donald Trump’s proposal that UKIP’s Nigel Farage should be made the UK Ambassador to the US has been receiving strong reaction from some MEPs in the European Parliament. The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says Trump’s idea reflects a mix of inexperience and volatility.

Out words: the moment

Dur: 00:39

 

Interview with Brian Hayes on European Parliament defence proposals

EuroParlRadio's Editor, Karen Coleman talks to the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes about European Parliament proposals for greater defence and security cooperation. The European Parliament has proposed a range of defence initiatives including the establishment of multinational forces and an EU headquarters to plan and command crisis management operations. They also want the EU to act where NATO is unwilling to do so. The proposals follow previous recommendations made by the European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker for a common EU Army. 

Out words: against that 

Dur: 4:33 

Ireland’s triple lock on neutrality has to be respected – Hayes

Ireland’s neutrality cannot be compromised by any EU moves towards greater defence and security integration. That’s the warning from the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes. He was responding to proposals voted for by MEPs yesterday to step up defence and security cooperation across the EU. The European Parliament has proposed a range of defence initiatives including the establishment of multinational forces and an EU headquarters to plan and command crisis management operations. They also want the EU to act where NATO is unwilling to do so. The proposals follow previous recommendations made by the European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker for a common EU Army. Here’s Brian Hayes.

Out words: European solidarity

Dur: 00:35

European Parliament defence proposals get lukewarm response from Fine Gael – Hayes

The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes has given a lukewarm response to European Parliament proposals to step up defence and security cooperation across the EU. A majority of MEPs today backed a resolution calling for the EU to tackle the deteriorating security situation in and around Europe. MEPs have proposed a range of defence initiatives including increased spending on defence, the establishment of multinational forces and an EU headquarters to plan and command crisis management operations. They also want the EU to act where NATO is unwilling to do so. Brian Hayes says the Fine Gael MEPs abstained from the report because of concerns over some of its proposals.

Out words: best outcome

Dur: 00:42

Sinn Fein MEP slams proposals to increase spending on defence

The European Parliament today voted for proposals to increase spending on EU defence and security measures and to create a “common Union defence policy”. A majority of MEPs backed a resolution that calls for the EU to tackle the deteriorating security situation in and around Europe. MEPs have proposed a range of defence initiatives including the establishment of multinational forces and an EU headquarters to plan and command crisis management operations. They also want the EU to act where NATO is unwilling to do so. The Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan, who is against the proposals, says they fit with the agenda of the President of the EU Commission Jean-Claude Juncker who has called for a common European army. 

Out words: public servants

Dur: 00:34

MEPs call for greater defence cooperation for Europe – Boylan

The European Parliament is calling for EU countries to step up their defence cooperation. A majority of MEPs today voted for a resolution calling on the EU to tackle the deteriorating security in and around Europe by helping its armed forces to better work together. Such a move would be seen as a first step in building a common defence policy. The MEPs have also suggested that more money needs to be devoted to European defence including the establishment of multinational forces and an EU headquarters to plan and command crisis management operations. However, the Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan, says she and her party are opposed to any such moves. 

Out words: at all levels

Dur: 00:23

Brexit impact on Ireland must factor in negotiations – Clune

The impact on Ireland of Britain’s departure from the EU must be reflected in future Brexit negotiations. That was the plea made in the European Parliament last night by the Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune. The Ireland South MEP told her fellow MEPs that the Irish economy was already suffering as a result of the Brexit vote.

Out words: move forward

Dur: 00:38