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Farmers in Northern Ireland ‘fed up’ of EU regulations - Dodds

Farmers in Northern Ireland will face an uncertain future if the UK remains in the EU. That’s according to the Democratic Unionist Party MEP Diane Dodds who is in favour of a Brexit. The Northern Ireland MEP says the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy or CAP will provide less funding for the North’s farmers as time goes on.

Out words: Eastern European Countries

Dur: 0.40

MEP hits out at ‘scaremongering’ from Government on Brexit - Dodds

A Northern Ireland MEP has hit out at what she’s calling ‘scaremongering’ tactics by the Government in its efforts to persuade UK citizens to vote to remain in the EU. The DUP MEP Diane Dodds says Irish politicians are needlessly raising alarm over threats to peace and stability in Northern Ireland if Britain votes to leave the EU on June 23^rd. She says the Irish government does not have the right to interfere in the lives of citizens in the North. 

Out words: for scaremongering

Dur: 0.24

Time for EU Commission to act in farmers’ interests – Carthy

The European Commission must immediately bring forward laws to ensure farmers are treated equally in the food supply chain. So says the Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy who is calling for EU legislation to ensure farmers receive fair treatment and a proper income. 600 MEPs voted today for a resolution urging the Commission to bring forward rules to end practices that are unfair to farmers, such as delayed payments, market access restrictions and being forced to sell below production cost. However Mr Carthy is concerned that the Commission will not stand firm against the interests of retailers and processors.

Out words: as possible

Dur: 0.37

European Parliament votes to end unfair practices in food supply chain - Carthy

The European Parliament today overwhelmingly voted through a resolution urging the European Commission to bring forward proposals to end unfair practices in the food supply chain. MEPs want to see fair and transparent relations among food suppliers, distributors and producers. It’s hoped that practices such as delayed payments, unilateral changes to contracts and restrictions to markets will be consigned to the past. The Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy says he hopes that income imbalances in the food supply chain will be tackled 

Out words: a huge profit 

Dur: 0.22

Interview with Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes on Trump

The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes talks to Owen Stafford about Enda Kenny’s criticism of Donald Trump’s comments on immigration, which the Taoiseach described as racist and dangerous.  Relates to 2 stories previously files on this.

Out words: support him for it

Dur: 3.05

Trump needs a taste of his own medicine - Hayes

The Taoiseach should not be diplomatic with the words he uses to describe controversial comments made by US Presidential hopeful Donald Trump. That’s the advice from the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes. Mr Hayes was reacting to suggestions from the Chairman of Republicans Abroad Ireland, Tom Plank, who said the Taoiseach needed to better phrase his words about Mr Trump. Last week in the Dail Enda Kenny described Mr Trump’s views on immigration as “racist and dangerous”. Brian Hayes says Donald Trump needs to be told up front that his inflammatory comments are wrong. 

Out words: straight up

Dur: 0.35

Interview with Brian Hayes on CAB-like agencies across EU

Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes talks to Owen Stafford about the need for other EU countries to use Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) as a model in pursuing criminal assets. Relates to 2 stories previously filed on this

Our words: these criminals 

Dur: 4.14

MEP urges Kenny not to meet Trump during his Irish visit - Hayes

The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes is urging the Taoiseach Enda Kenny not to meet the US Presidential hopeful Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to Ireland. The presumptive Republican nominee is due to visit his golf resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare later this month. Last week in the Dail, Mr Kenny described Mr Trump’s views on immigration as “racist and dangerous.” Mr Hayes says the Taoiseach was standing up for European values against racism and xenophobia.

Dur: 0.22

Criminal activities in Ireland directed from the Costa del Sol - Hayes

Decisions on who lives and dies in the Irish criminal underworld are being taken in places like the Costa del Sol. That’s according to the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes. He’s claiming that Irish gangs are exploiting the EU’s freedom of movement to direct their criminal activities in Ireland from oversees. The Dublin MEP says the EU is not doing enough to tackle international criminal syndicates. And Mr Hayes is calling for stronger EU-wide cooperation to bring down crime bosses. This week the European Parliament will debate the need to improve information exchange between national law enforcement authorities in EU member states.

Dur: 00:35 

EU-wide version of CAB needed to tackle international crime - Hayes

An EU version of the Irish Criminal Assets Bureau is needed to take down criminal kingpins. That’s according to the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes, who criticised the EU for being too relaxed in tackling international crime. He was speaking in the European Parliament where MEPs will this week debate the need for better EU-wide information exchange to deal with crime and terrorism. Mr Hayes says other EU states should follow the example set by the CAB especially those countries where Irish criminals are based.  

Dur: 0.21