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Chilcot shows Shannon used to facilitate ‘illegal war’ – Boylan

The damning findings of the long-awaited Chilcot report highlight the need to ensure Shannon airport is not used for stop-overs by US military forces. That’s the conclusion of the Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan. The report, which was published today, concluded that the invasion of Iraq in 2003 was based on “flawed intelligence and assessments” that went unchallenged. And, it found that the UK went to war with Iraq before peaceful options were exhausted. Here’s Lynn Boylan.

Out words: military troops

Dur: 00:24 

Foster has responsibility to ensure Brexit vote ‘respected’ – Carthy

The Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy is calling on Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Arlene Foster to respect the majority Brexit vote to remain within the EU. Mr Carthy says people across Northern Ireland will be worse off as a result of the Brexit vote. And,the Midlands North-West MEP says he was extremely disappointed with the leave stance the DUP took on Brexit.

Out words: is respected

Dur: 00:28 

Prospective Tory leaders ‘don’t give a damn’ about Ireland – Carthy

The four remaining British politicians contending the leadership of the Tory party don’t care about Ireland – North or South. So says the Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy who was speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg where the Brexit fallout has dominated proceedings. Mr Carthy says the lack of discussion about the impact of a Brexit on Northern Ireland highlights the need for people North and South of the border to work towards an acceptable Brexit agreement.

Out words:  of negotiations

Dur: 00:40 

Ireland can be ‘voice of reason’ on Brexit – Hayes

Ireland can play a pivotal role in helping to secure an amicable trade deal between the EU and the UK. That’s the view of the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes. The Dublin MEP says it’s vital an EU-UK trade deal is negotiated swiftly once the British trigger Article 50.  

Out words: we’re in

Dur: 00:32

 

British under pressure to invoke Article 50 – Hayes

The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes says he understands pressure is being put on the British government to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty to trigger British withdrawal from the EU. The Dublin MEP was speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg where Brexit has dominated debates this week. Mr Hayes says the EU want the British to trigger exit negotiations once the new leader of the Tory party is decided which is likely to be sometime in September.

Out words: in September

Dur: 00:40 

Swift progress on British-EU trade deal ‘vital’ for Ireland– Hayes

It’s critical that a trade deal between Britain and the EU does not take years to conclude. That’s the warning from the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes. Mr Hayes, who was speaking in the European Parliament, referred to the current trade deal that’s being brokered between Canada and the EU. He said the CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement) deal has taken 8 (eight) years to conclude. And the Dublin MEP warns, the Canada deal would pale in significance to a future EU-UK deal. 

Out words: the Parliament

Dur: 00:40 

Harkin warns against lenient Brexit trade deal

A lenient trade deal that would give Britain access to the EU single market while allowing them some concessions could have grave implications for the Republic of Ireland. That’s the warning from the Independent MEP Marian Harkin. She says some people in Ireland have been calling for a so-called soft landing deal. But the Midlands North-West MEP says such a deal could give Northern Ireland a trading advantage over the Republic.

Out words: as well

Dur: 00:38 

‘Soft landing’ Brexit deal ‘double-edged sword’ – Harkin

The Independent MEP Marian Harkin is warning against any so-called soft landing deal with the British during Brexit negotiations. The Midlands North-West MEP says there have been calls for a light deal for Northern Ireland. She says any kind of light regime for Northern Ireland, while they maintain access to the single market, would significantly disadvantage business and agriculture in the Republic.

Out words: edged sword

Dur: 00:40 

Brexit MEPs legally entitled to attend European Parliament – Kelly

British MEPs who campaigned for a Brexit vote are entitled to remain on as MEPs even though they want Britain to leave the EU. That’s according to the Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly. He says they have every right to complete their terms in office even though they could end up voting on EU laws that could come into being after Britain leaves the EU.

Out words: be recognised

Dur: 00:35 

No clarity on Brexit Article 50 timeline – Kelly

The impact of the recent Brexit vote was debated at length this morning in the European Parliament. The President of the European Commission condemned Britain’s leading leave campaigners Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage for their lack of patriotism in quitting ahead of Britain’s withdrawal negotiations from the EU. Jean-Claude Juncker told MEPs patriots don’t abandon ship when the going gets tough. The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says it’s still very unclear when the British are going to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty which will trigger the withdrawal process

Out words: might happen

Dur: 00:30