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MEPs call for an end to the ‘throwaway culture'

MEPs want to make it easier for consumers to have products repaired.

 

The European Parliament is voting of measures aimed at promoting a culture or reuse.

 

The plans include clamping down on companies who intentionally shorten the lifespan of a product or block its repair.

 

Green MEP for Dublin Ciarán Cuffe says it’s all about ending the ‘throwaway culture’

 

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MEPs to debate efforts to eliminate violence against women

The European Parliament will hold a debate this morning on how to tackle violence against women.

 

It comes on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

 

Figures show that domestic violence cases have soared across Europe since COVID-19 lockdown measures started.

 

Green Party MEP Grace O’Sullivan says women need to know that help is available

 

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European Parliament to highlight violence against women

Ireland South MEP Grace O’Sullivan says much more needs to be done to tackle violence against women.

 

She was speaking as the European Parliament marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

 

MEPS are due to debate the Istanbul Convention, which has been ratified by Ireland and 44 other countries.

 

Grace O’Sullivan says a recent rise in cases of domestic violence is particularly concerning

 

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Fine Gael MEP warns of “vaccine disinformation attack”

A Fine Gael MEP is warning of a “disinformation attack” ahead of the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccines.

 

Deirdre Clune says the EU needs to step in with a factual awareness campaign to ensure consumer confidence.

 

The Ireland South MEP says the pandemic has exposed how false information can spread quickly

 

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EU should fight back against vaccine disinformation - Clune

A Fine Gael MEP says the EU needs to step up to counter any vaccine disinformation online.  

 

Deirdre Clune is calling for a factual, online awareness-raising campaign ahead of the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.

 

She says the pandemic has already exposed the danger of false information on online platforms.

 

The Ireland South MEP says it’s crucial that people have confidence in the vaccine

 

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MEPs call for an end to homelessness by 2030 - Voicer

MEPS are calling for an end to homelessness in the EU by 2030.

 

They’ve backed a series of recommendations to achieve the ambitious goal.

 

Kevin Purcell reports from the European Parliament in Brussels

 

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Irish MEP presents fundamental rights report to Parliament

An Irish MEP has presented a major report on the state of fundamental rights in the EU to the European Parliament.

 

Clare Daly negotiated with all parties on the Civil Liberties Committee to agree a text.

 

The Parliament will vote on the report this week and the findings will feed into the work of the European Commission.

 

Clare Daly says it covers everything from racism to housing

 

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COVID passport stamp will ensure safe travel – Kelleher

A Fianna Fáil MEP says the Government should introduce a COVID passport stamp ahead of the rollout of vaccinations.

 

Billy Kelleher was speaking after Australian airline Qantas said international passengers will need to be vaccinated before flying.

 

Kelleher believes it could be the only way to resume safe travel

 

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Fundamental rights at risk in the EU – Daly

Dublin MEP Clare Daly is warning that fundamental rights are at risk across the EU.

 

She presented a report on the issue to the European Parliament today on behalf of the Civil Liberties Committee.

 

It warns about austerity, racism, and an attack on women’s rights and LGBTI rights in some member states.

 

Clare Daly says not all MEPs were on board with the report’s findings

 

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Ireland should introduce passport COVID stamp - Kelleher

Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher believes some countries will insist that incoming visitors are vaccinated against COVID when travel resumes.

 

It comes after the airline Qantas said passengers travelling internationally will need to have the vaccine before getting on board.

 

Billy Kelleher says Ireland should get ready to do the same.

 

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