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Time to remove the stigma around vocational training - Walsh

Fine Gael’s Maria Walsh says it’s time to end the stigma around vocational training and further education.

 

The Midlands-North-West MEP has been working on a file which aims to promote alternatives for school-leavers or those looking to upskill.

 

Reforming the vocational education sector was discussed in the European Parliament this week.

 

Maria Walsh outlines what’s involved

 

Out words: my career

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EU Parliament can’t be seen to block Brexit deal – Kelly

The European Parliament can’t be seen to block any Brexit deal according to Fine Gael’s Seán Kelly.

 

His comments come after some MEPs raised concerns that they might not have enough time to scrutinise an agreement before the December 31st deadline.

 

A deal could also be applied provisionally, meaning Parliament would not have to ratify it until the new year.

 

Seán Kelly says MEPs should tread carefully

 

Out words: these things

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EU stood up to ‘bullies’ in budget row - Kelly

Seán Kelly says European citizens are the winners after Parliament approved a new law linking EU funds to respecting EU values.

 

Poland and Hungary had objected to the ‘rule of law mechanism’ and threatened to block the long-term budget and COVID recovery fund as a result.

 

A compromise was reached whereby the clause could be introduced but tested in court.

 

Seán Kelly says the EU has stood up to bullies

 

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MEPs approve rule of law mechanism

The European Parliament has adopted a new law which links access to EU cash to respecting its fundamental values.

 

The rule of law mechanism came about over concerns that countries like Hungary and Poland were backsliding on democratic values.

 

Both countries objected to the clause and threatened to block the long-term budget and COVID recovery fund, but a compromise was finally reached.

 

Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South Seán Kelly believes the EU came out on top

 

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Clune says Brexit contingency measures will avert travel chaos

Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune says it’s crucial that flights remain in the air and freight can keep moving in the event of a no deal Brexit.

 

The UK will formally leaves the EU on January 1^st and there’s still no sign of a trade agreement between the two sides.

 

The European Parliament is voting on a number of contingency measures aimed at averting travel chaos in the new year.

 

Deirdre Clune says hauliers are already facing disruption  

Brexit contingency plans will keep planes in the air - Clune

Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune says Brexit contingency plans will ensure that UK flights will remain in the air in the event of a no deal.

 

The European Parliament has adopted a series of measures aimed at avoiding transport chaos in the new year.

 

They also extend the current fishing rights during any no-deal period, provided the UK agrees.

 

Deirdre Clune says the measures are needed to keep planes flying and freight moving

 

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Markey welcomes plans for smooth CAP transition

Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey has welcomed plans for a smooth transition to the next Common Agricultural Policy.

 

The European Parliament has approved a new law which extends the existing rules until the end of 2022.

 

It means farmers won’t see interruptions to their payments.

 

Colm Markey says MEPs fought to have a two-year transition

 

Out words: initiatives maybe

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Farmers will continue to get cash during CAP transition - Markey

Farmers income will be protected during the CAP transitional period according to Midlands-North-West MEP Colm Markey.

 

The new Common Agricultural Policy is not expected to come into force until 2023.

 

Agreement has been reached that payments will continue during the two-year transitional period, which begins in the new year.

 

Colm Markey says it gives some certainty to farmers

 

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“There is a path to Brexit deal” – von der Leyen

The President of the European Commission says there is a path to a Brexit deal but two issues remaining outstanding.

 

The clock is ticking for an agreement to be reached before the UK formally leaves the EU in just over two weeks’ time.

 

Urusla von der Leyen told MEPs this morning that the level playing field and fisheries remain the sticking points.

 

But the Commission Chief said there is a glimmer of hope

 

Out words: continue trying

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MEPs to vote on long term budget and recovery fund - voicer

The European Parliament will this week vote on the long-term budget and COVID recovery fund after a row with Poland and Hungary was resolved.

 

The two countries had blocked the 1.1 trillion-euro package after a clause linked access to the cash with respecting EU values.

 

Kevin Purcell reports from the European Parliament in Brussels

 

Out words: in Brussels

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