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Peat lands could become biofuels new economy

Peat power stations could be saved by converting to biofuels, according to Sean Kelly. The European Parliament is expected to vote through a €17.5 billion fund to help industries shift away from fossil fuels. Sean Kelly believes in Ireland some of the money could be used to convert peat areas to grasses and forests to be used for biofuels.

 

Out words: Forestry of grasses

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Billions to avoid Irish "wastelands" - Kelly

Former peat power areas of Ireland will benefit from a new EU fund for greening the economy, says Sean Kelly. The European Parliament is expected to back the so-called ‘Just Transition Fund’ in the vote this evening. The €17.5 billion package is designed to help transform areas reliant on fossil fuels by creating new green jobs and helping businesses shift to renewable technologies. Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly, says for Ireland the money will be vital for transforming our peat industry as burning is phased out.
 
Out words: Doing business
Dur: 0’24”

MEP calls for “targeted sanctions” against Israel – Cuffe

Green MEP Ciarán Cuffe says the EU should impose targeted sanctions against Israel because of its recent attacks on the Palestinians.

The Dublin MEP says Israel is using  a disproportionate level of violence against them and that they’re committing war crimes against the Palestinians.

The European Parliament will today debate the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Ciarán Cuffe is advocating the use of sanctions.

Out words: as one

Dur: 00:22

EU will fail climate targets without farming – O’Sullivan

The EU will fail to meet its 2050 zero-emission ambitions unless farmers are on board – that’s the warning from Grace O’Sullivan. The EU is in the process of reforming the Common Agricultural Policy which sets the rules for farmers. Climate activists, including Greta Thunberg, warn that the current proposals do not go far enough to help the environment. Green MEP, Grace O’Sullivan agrees. She says Europe needs to grab the chance to change farming for the better.

 

Out words: Environment that we need

Dur: 0’24”

Greta Thunberg rejects EU farming plan

Greta Thunberg has urged the EU to think again about its farming plan. The climate activist met with senior EU officials yesterday, but there is little sign that the European Commission is prepared to change its mind. The EU is in the middle of reforming the Common Agricultural Policy. Green MEP for Ireland South, Grace O’Sullivan, says it is vital farming is redesigned to meet Europe’s 2050 net-zero emission ambitions.

Out words: European Green Deal

Dur: 0’23”

Israel committing “war crimes” against Palestinians – Cuffe

Ireland’s two Green Party MEPs Ciarán Cuffe and Grace O’Sullivan are calling for targeted sanctions against Israel because of its bombing of the Gaza Strip.

Ciarán Cuffe says Israel is using  a disproportionate level of  violence against the Palestinians and that the EU should be stronger in its condemnation of that violence.

The European Parliament will today debate the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Here’s Ciaran Cuffe.

Out words: war crimes

Dur: 00:22

Young people must have say in shaping Europe’s future – Clune

Young people must be involved in a new EU-wide initiative to engage citizens in shaping Europe’s future.

So says Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune. She was commenting on the Conference on the Future of Europe which was launched in Ireland on Friday following last weekend’s European kick-off in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

The EU is particularly keen to engage young people in sharing their views about the Europe they want to live in over the next few decades.

Here’s Deirdre Clune.

Out words: their say

Dur: 00:16

EU citizens' dialogue must be easy to engage with – Clune

A major EU project to engage people across the bloc in a citizen’s dialogue must be easy for people to get involved in. So says Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune.

The Conference on the Future of Europe kicked off in Ireland yesterday (Friday morning 11:00am Irish time in Dublin and online). Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister Simon Coveney delivered online addresses during the launch.

It will involve a year-long series of conferences and consultations aimed at promoting greater citizen engagement in determining the future of the EU.

Here’s Deirdre Clune.

Out words: healthcare

Dur: 00:26

EU Citizens’ dialogue mustn’t be hijacked by politicians – MacManus

Sinn Fein MEP Chris MacManus says a new EU project that will engage citizens in shaping Europe’s future mustn’t be hijacked by politicians.

The Conference on the Future of Europe was formally launched in Ireland today (Friday May 14). It’s a collaborative initiative involving the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU. And it will involve a year-long series of conferences and consultations aimed at promoting greater citizen engagement in determining the future of the EU.

Chris MacManus says there’s a danger it will become a big talking shop that won’t deliver on its promises.

Out words: overly optimistic

Dur: 00:25

Irish unity must be part of citizens’ dialogue on Europe - MacManus

Irish unity and making the EU more democratic, are some of the issues that should be addressed in a new EU initiative to engage citizens in shaping Europe’s future.

So says Sinn Fein MEP Chris MacManus. He was commenting on the Conference on the Future of Europe which was formally launched in Ireland today (Friday 11am – Dublin and online).

It’s a joint initiative of the three EU institutions – the Council, Parliament and Commission. And it will involve a year-long series of conferences and consultations aimed at promoting greater citizen engagement in determining the future of the EU.

Chris MacManus says the Conference must tackle some fundamental issues that require proper discussion.  

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Out words: 00:44