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No concerns internationally yet about lack of government - Harkin

The Independent MEP Marian Harkin has dismissed fears that Ireland’s failure to form a government is damaging its reputation.  The Midlands North West MEP says Ireland is not alone in Europe in taking its time to put together a government following an election.

Out words: worry about

Dur: 0.31

FG/FF coalition conversation 'quite far' - McGuinness

The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness says that Fine Gael and Fianna Fail have a way to go yet before they can start negotiating to potentially form a coalition government. Ms McGuinness, who is a Vice-President of the European Parliament, says the establishment of trust is the first step for any negotiations between any of the political parties or groups.  

Out words: will unfold

Dur: 0.21

Adams will continue on as Sinn Fein Leader- Carthy

The Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy has rejected suggestions that Gerry Adams will be relinquishing the leadership of Sinn Fein.  Mr Carthy, who was Sinn Fein's director of the 2016 elections, says that he expects Mr Adams to continue on in his position as Sinn Fein leader adding that his role in the Northern Ireland peace process cannot be discounted.

Out words: one also

Dur: 0.36

McGuinness strongly defends Enda Kenny as FG leader

The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness has strongly defended Enda Kenny in his role as Taoiseach and leader of the Party. Ms McGuinness says she has no doubts about Enda Kenny remaining on as Fine Gael leader. Speaking from the European Parliament Ms McGuinness says Mr Kenny is in a position to form a government.

Out words: to do that

Dur: 0.40 

People want things done ‘in a different way’ - Harkin

The Independent MEP Marian Harkin is urging the political groups and independents to do everything possible to form a government. Speaking from the European Parliament, Ms Harkin said the Irish electorate voted for change in the workings of the political system and that politicians must take this into account.

Out words: different way

Dur: 0.40

Ireland should look to Denmark for political governance – Harkin

Denmark could be a role-model for Ireland when it comes to divergence in political governance. That’s the advice from the Independent MEP Marian Harkin. The Midlands-North West MEP who was speaking in the European Parliament, says in Denmark smaller parties play a leading role in government.

Out words: parties and independents

Dur: 0.23

Sinn Fein won’t enter government for the “smell of political power” - Carthy

As the Dail reconvenes today, the Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy is insisting his party won’t enter into government simply to gain political power. Speaking in the European Parliament Mr Carthy rejected suggestions that Sinn Fein were “sitting on the fence” during on-going negotiations to form a government following the elections.

Out words: the election

Dur: 0.20

Interview with Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes on elections, Kenny & new government

Interview with the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes on his role as Director of Elections 2016, the fallout of the elections and the challenge in forming a new government. Interview conducted by Owen Stafford, EuroParlRadio, Strasbourg. 

out words: Enda Kenny

Dur: 6:33 

Halawa’s deteriorating health requires immediate medical assessment - Boylan

The Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan is calling on the Irish government to demand an immediate independent medical assessment of the Irish citizen Ibrahim Halawa. The twenty-year old is on a phased hunger strike in an Egyptian prison. He has been detained there since August 2013, after authorities claimed he took part in violent protests in Cairo. His trial has been postponed 13 (thirteen) times with the next hearing re-scheduled to June. Ms Boylan says Mr Halawa’s health is  deteriorating.  

Out words: fruit and water

Dur: 0.21

MEP calls on Foreign Minister to secure better prison conditions for Halawa - Boylan

The new Irish government must intervene at the highest level to obtain the release of Ibrahim Halawa, the Irish national detained in Egypt since 2013. So says the Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan. The Dublin MEP’s calls come after Mr Halawa’s trial for alleged involvement in violent protests in Cairo, was recently postponed for the 13^th  (thirteenth) time. Mr Halawa’s prison conditions, as well as the continuous postponement of his trial, have been widely condemned both in Ireland and internationally. Ms Boylan is calling on the outgoing Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan to secure better prison conditions for Mr Halawa whilst he awaits trial.

Out words: better conditions

Dur: 0.35