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Deal on Common Chargers reached – European Parliament

The scourge of needing different chargers for different devices may finally be coming to an end. European Parliament and European Council negotiators today reached an agreement that establishes a single charging solution for a range of electronic devices.

Under the new rules, consumers will no longer need different chargers and cables every time they purchase a new device. Instead they can use one single charger for all of their small and medium-sized portable electronic devices. By autumn 2024, there will be a common charging port for all mobile phones, tablets and cameras in the EU.

The European Parliament’s rapporteur on the deal was Alex Agius Saliba. He explained its implications for consumers and the environment.

Out words: reducing waste

Dur: 00:18

Interview with sculptor of Hume statue in European Parliament

The Taoiseach and the President of the European Parliament, jointly unveiled a new statue of the late SDLP leader John Hume in the European Parliament in Strasbourg this evening.

The bronze bust which is one of four, was donated to the Parliament by the Irish government. It was created by Irish sculptor and artist Liz O’Kane who is originally from Northern Ireland but is based in Dublin.

The statue will be permanently displayed in the European Parliament. Its presence there marks the extraordinary legacy of John Hume who was an MEP for twenty five years.

Karen Coleman, Editor of EuroParlRadio, talked with Liz O’Kane about her work on the statue and what it means to have it permanently on display in the Parliament.

Out words: very much

Dur:  05:44

Hume family influenced sculpture features – O’Kane Artist

The family of the late John Hume played a key role in influencing how a new bronze bust of the late MEP would look like. 

That’s according to painter and sculptor, Liz O’Kane whose statue of the Nobel Laureate will be on permanent display in the European Parliament in Strasbourg from today. The Taoiseach and the President of the European Parliament jointly unveiled the statue in the European Parliament in Strasbourg this evening. 

The Dublin-based artist, who’s originally from Northern Ireland, says she worked entirely from photos and video footage to create the bust of late SDLP leader.

Out words: be tidy

Dur: 00:21

“Huge honour” to sculpt John Hume for European Parliament – O’Kane

The creator of a new sculpture of the late SDLP leader and Nobel Laureate John Hume, says it’s a huge honour to have the bronze bust permanently displayed in the European Parliament.

Irish sculptor and artist Liz O’Kane was originally commissioned by the Irish Ambassador to the US to create the sculpture for the Ambassador’s residence in Washington. Three other bronze replicas were subsequently commissioned by the Department of Foreign Affairs.

And one of those will be permanently on display in the European Parliament from today. Here’s Liz O’Kane.

Out words: have that

Dur: 00:31

Interview Colm Markey on John Hume statue being unveiled in European Parliament

Taoiseach Micheál Martin along with the President of the European Parliament, will unveil a bronze bust of the late SDLP leader and former MEP John Hume in the European Parliament in Strasbourg later today (around 5pm Irish time).    

The statue was made by Dublin-based sculptor Liz O’Kane who is originally from Northern Ireland. It’s been donated to the Parliament by the Irish government.

Midlands North-West MEP Colm Markey says the placing of the statue in the European Parliament is very significant.

Out words: local tensions

Dur: 01:24

Unveiling of Hume statue in European Parliament “very very important” – Markey

The placing of a statue of the late Nobel Laureate John Hume in the European Parliament is “very very important”.  That’s according to Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin along with the President of the European Parliament, will unveil the bronze bust of the late SDLP leader and former MEP later today.  

The statue was made by Dublin-based sculptor Liz O’Kane who is originally from Northern Ireland. It’s been donated to the Parliament by the Irish government.

Colm Markey says John Hume’s twenty five years as an MEP, helped him to see the importance of being part of a bigger European family.   

Out words: local tensions

Dur: 00:16

Taoiseach to unveil Hume sculpture in European Parliament – Markey

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will unveil a statue of the late SDLP leader and former MEP John Hume in the European Parliament in Strasbourg later today.

The Parliament’s President Roberta Metsola will also be at the unveiling of the bronze bust which was made by Dublin-based sculptor Liz O’Kane who is originally from Northern Ireland.

Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey says the Parliament’s decision to honour Mr Hume’s legacy by displaying the sculpture on its premises, is “very very important”.

Out words: EU project

Dur: 00:27

Sculpture of John Hume to be unveiled in European Parliament today

A sculpture of the late SDLP leader and former MEP John Hume will be unveiled in the European Parliament in Strasbourg later today.

The bronze bust was created by Dublin-based sculptor and painter Liz O’Kane who is from Northern Ireland. Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected to join the President of the European Parliament in unveiling the bust later.

Fianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews says it is extremely significant that the Parliament decided to celebrate Mr Hume’s legacy by displaying the sculpture on its premises.  

Out words: and Ireland

Dur: 00:32

Taoiseach should address Ukraine’s EU membership during European Parliament speech – Andrews

Fianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews is hoping the Taoiseach will talk about Ukraine and its future EU membership, when he addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg tomorrow.

Micheál Martin will discuss the European Union and its future during a speech there tomorrow morning. His address will be the third in a series of debates with EU leaders on Europe’s future.

Barry Andrews says Ireland should help Ukraine to join the EU.  

Out words: European Union

Dur:00:17

Interview Chris MacManus MEP on new EU-UK Parliamentary Assembly

The first ever meeting of the new EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly will take place in Brussels this week (12/13). The Assembly was set up last year after the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement came into force. It’s made up of thirty five (35) members each from the European Parliament and the UK Parliament (including the House of Lords).

Sinn Fein’s Chris MacManus, MEP for the Midlands North-West, is a member of the EU delegation. Karen Coleman (EuroParlRadio editor) caught up with him during last week's European Parliament session in Strasbourg. She first  asked him about the new Assembly and his expectations of what it can achieve.

Out words: Protocol work

Dur: 05:30