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Carthy calls on MEPs to force ECB’s cooperation on Bank inquiry

A Sinn Fein MEP is calling on his European colleagues to put pressure on the European Central Bank to cooperate with the Irish Banking inquiry. Last week the ECB president Mario Draghi said he wasn’t going to engage in any such inquiry. Matt Carthy, who represents the Midlands North West Constituency, says such a stance reflects the ECBs disregard for democratically elected Parliaments.

Out words: Member states

Dur: 00:29

Provide services for victims of sexual abuse – ni Riada

Victims of sexual abuse by members of Sinn Fein or the IRA must be provided with proper services. That’s according to the Sinn Fein MEP Liadh ni Riada who was responding to the ongoing fallout from the Mairia Cahill stories. She was speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Out words: for them

Dur: 00:42

Sexual abuse must be tackled – Ni Riada

The Sinn Fein MEP Liadh ni Riada says that the cases of those alleging they were sexually abused by Sinn Fein and IRA members must be dealt with. Ms ni Riada says she supports the establishment of a unit that is victim based. She says those with any information about abuse should go forward to the proper services.

Out words: collective responsibility

Dur: 00:40

Interview Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan on water charges protests

Full interview Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan on water charges protests.

Out words: certificates

Dur: 4:17

Media exaggeration & hysteria blew Burton protests out of all proportion - Boylan

The Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan says that media exaggeration and hysteria have distorted the true facts behind the recent anti-water protests in Jobstown. Ms Boylan, who was speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg says the media and others have focused too much attention on the protests in Tallaght.

Out words: all proportion

Dur: 00:37   

Water charges concerns haven’t ‘gone away’ warns MEP

The Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan is warning that recent disputes over the water charges haven’t gone away. She says the new charges recently announced by the government haven’t resolved the concerns that ignited the anti-water charges protests across the country.

Out words: the most

Dur: 00:27

Interview Brian Hayes on new EU investment fund

Interview with FG MEP Brian Hayes on new plans for EU investment fund.

Out words: the money

Dur: 4:31

Ireland needs to move swiftly to avail of EU investment fund – Hayes

A proposed EU investment fund could provide a boost to the Irish economy and hope to the unemployed. This morning the EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker outlined plans for a €315billion investment fund that’s designed to give a much-needed injection of hope to EU countries. Mr Juncker told the European Parliament that the fund would offer hope to millions of Europeans disillusioned after years of stagnation. The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes says Ireland should get an advantage because of its Troika bailout history.

Out words: get behind

Dur: 00:20

EU investment fund could boost jobs in Ireland – Hayes

A proposed new EU investment fund could offer hope to millions of disillusioned Europeans. That was the promising declaration made by the EU Commission president this morning. Jean-Claude Juncker was outlining proposals for a new EU fund that’s designed to boost EU economies and create jobs. The European Commission’s investment plan proposes leveraging €21billion which is made up of EU budget and European Investment Bank monies to generate a €315 billion investment fund. Mr Juncker wants the funds to be used for a range of projects including infrastructural investments, renewable energy projects and education and training. The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes says Ireland could benefit greatly from the proposed fund.  

Out words: big difference

Dur: 00:25

Juncker outlines EU investment fund

The President of the European Commission has been outlining details of a €300billion three hundred billion euro investment plan for the EU. Jean Claude Juncker this morning gave the European Parliament more details of the EU investment fund.  The European Commission’s investment plan proposes leveraging €21billion EU monies to generate a €315 billion investment boost for the EU. It’s supposed to boost European economies and create job opportunities. The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes gave his views on the proposals.

Out words: those projects

Dur: 00:40