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We’d fight ‘tooth and nail’ against European Army – Boylan

EU calls for a single military headquarters for civilian and military missions have been getting mixed reactions from MEPs in the European Parliament. Yesterday, the President of the European CommissionJean-Claude Juncker said the EU needed to move towards having common military assets. Mr Juncker has previously called for the establishment of an EU army which he’s said would help the EU to persuade Russia it’s serious about defending the values of the EU. However, the Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan said her party was absolutely opposed to the idea of a European Army.

Out words: fight it

Dur: 00:38 

MEP rejects Juncker’s plan for EU army – Boylan

The Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan has strongly rejected calls being made for a European army. Ms Boylan was reacting to statements made by the President of the EU Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker fora common military force. During his State of the Union Address to the EuropeanParliament yesterday, Mr Juncker told MEPs the EU needs a single military headquarters. Mr Juncker is also proposing the establishment of a European Defence Fund to boost research and innovation in Defence capabilities. However Lynn Boylan says Sinn Fein are opposed to such a move.  

Out words: neutral position

Dur: 00:28 

Apple Tax ruling ‘vague’ and ‘unknown’ – Harkin

The recent EU Commission ruling on Apple’s tax arrangements with Ireland leaves many unanswered questions that need to be dealt with in the European Court of Justice. That’s the verdict of the Independent MEP Marian Harkin who was speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. MEPs yesterday debated the Apple ruling with the EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager. However, the Midlands North-West MEP believes Ms Vestager’s ruling on Apple requires further clarification. 

Out words: Irish people

Dur: 00:38 

Harkin slams EU Commission for refusing to answer €13bn question

The Independent MEP Marian Harkin has strongly criticised the European Commission for refusing to answer a question about the thirteen billion euro in back taxes the Commission claims Apple should pay to Irish taxpayers. The Midlands North-West MEP had questioned the EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager about her recent ruling on Apple during a debate in the European Parliament yesterday. Marian Harkin asked Commissioner Vestager to provide assurance that the €13 billion ‘Apple tax’ would be available for use in Ireland.  However,the Commissioner never addressed her query.

Out words: we get

Dur: 00:41 

Kelly/Flanagan spat in Parliament debate on Apple Ruling

The following audio clip is of Sean Kelly debating the Apple Tax ruling in the European Parliament today. It’s followed by a response by Luke Ming Flanagan to his comments. 

Out words: very much

Dur: 4:39 

Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy debates the Apple Tax Ruing in the European Parliament

The Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy gives his response to the recent EU Commission ruling on Apple's tax arrangements with Ireland. The EU Competition Commissioner Margarethe Vestager addressed MEPs in the Parliament today on her recent decision that alleged that Ireland granted Apple illegal tax benefits.  

Out words: agat 

Dur: 2:14 

Harkin calls on Commissioner Vestager to clarify €13bn Apple windfall

The Independent MEP Marian Harkin hascalled on the EU Competition Commissioner to clarify what will happen to the€13billion Apple tax rebate if the European Court of Justice finds against Ireland and Apple. Ms Harkin was speaking during a debate in the European Parliament today on the Apple tax ruling. The EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager addressed MEPs on her recent ruling.

Out words: that Commissioner

Dur:  00:36 

EU Apple decision doesn’t call into question Ireland’s tax rates – Vestager

The European Parliament has been debating the recent Apple Tax ruling by the EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager. During her address to the Parliament, Commissioner Vestager defended her ruling that Ireland had allegedly granted Apple illegal tax benefits. She told MEPs the EU Commission would defend its robust decision in court.

Out words: head office

Dur: 00:43 

EU Commission will defend ‘robust decision’ on Apple in court – Vestager

The EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager addressed the European Parliament today on the reasons behind her recent ruling that found Ireland gave illegal tax benefits to the technology giant Apple. Commissioner Vestager insisted the ruling did not call into question Ireland’s general tax system or its corporate tax rate. And she told MEPs the EU Commission would defend its decision in court.

Out words: in Ireland

Dur: 00:40 

Good Friday means EU citizenship for Northern Irish citizens – Carthy

The Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy says the Scottish government has been much more forceful than Ireland in making the case to remain within the EU. The majority of people in Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to stay in the EU during the Brexit referendum. However Matt Carthy says the Scots are showing much more unity when it comes to getting the EU to respect the outcome of the Scottish vote. The Midlands North-West MEP also warns that the EU needs to abide by the Good Friday Agreement when it comes to recognising EU citizenship of people from Northern Ireland.    

Out words: own wishes

Dur: 00:30