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MEPs to finalise stance on CAP today

The shape of the new Common Agricultural Policy should become clearer today as the European Parliament agrees on its position.

 

It will pave the way for detailed negotiations to begin with the European Council.

 

MEPs have been voting all week on dozens of amendments, with the final votes taking place this evening.

 

Green Party MEP for Dublin Ciarán Cuffe says CAP doesn’t go far enough to support farmers and tackle climate change

 

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Fitzgerald hopeful of Brexit deal as talk resume

Dublin MEP Frances Fitzgerald is hopeful that a trade deal can be done between the EU and the UK in the coming days.
 
Face to face talks are resuming in London today but significant differences remain in areas such as fishing rights and state aid.
 
Yesterday the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier told the European Parliament that a deal was within reach if both sides were willing to compromise.
 
Frances Fitzgerald says the clock is ticking 

 

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Brexit talks entering ‘critical’ phase - Fitzgerald

EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is due in London later as talks on a trade deal with the UK resume.

 

Negotiations stalled last week after the British Prime Minister demanded a change in approach from the EU.

 

Yesterday Michel Barnier told the European Parliament that a deal could be done if both sides were willing to compromise.

 

Fine Gael MEP for Dublin Frances Fitzgerald says the next few days will be critical

 

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Member states will have a say in CAP rollout - Walsh

Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh says more flexibility will given to member states when it comes implementing the new Common Agricultural Policy.

 

The European Parliament is setting out its position on CAP this week and detailed negotiations will follow.

 

The issue has led to deep divisions, with some MEPs saying it does not do enough to tackle climate change.

 

But Maria Walsh says it's a balanced proposal 

 

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Farmers will benefit from new CAP - Walsh

Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh says there’s a lot in the new Common Agricultural Policy that will benefit farmers.

 

CAP has been the focus of debate and division within the European Parliament this week, with MEPs voting on dozens of amendments.

 

Maria Walsh admits it’s a contentious issue but says there are positives in the package

 

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EU coordination crucial during second COVID wave - Fitzgerald

Fine Gael MEP Frances Fitzgerald says it’s crucial that countries work together as Europe grapples with a second wave of COVID-19.

 

She was speaking as the Government confirmed that the EU’s rules for travel will come into effect in Ireland on November 8^th.

 

Countries will be classed as red, amber or green and the level of restrictions facing passengers will vary depending on where they’re coming from.

 

Frances Fitzgerald says cooperation between member states is key when it comes to dealing with the virus

 

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COVID travel rules give hope to Irish abroad - Walsh

The EU’s new COVID travel rules will come into effect in Ireland on November 8^th.

 

The traffic light system is aimed at re-opening international travel in a safe way.

 

Countries will be classed as red, amber or green depending on COVID incidence rates.

 

Those coming from a green country won’t have to self-isolate while those travelling from a red zone will still have to restrict their movements for 14 days.

 

Passengers arriving from an orange country will not face restrictions if they have a certified negative test.

 

Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh says it means some Irish people abroad will be able to come home for Christmas.

 

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Brexit deal needed now more than ever – O’Sullivan

The EU and the UK are back around the talks table today as efforts to reach a post-Brexit trade deal step up.

 

The British Prime Minister had threatened to walk away unless the EU changed its approach.

The breakthrough came yesterday when the EU’s chief negotiator said a deal was within reach if both sides were willing to compromise.

 

Green Party MEP Grace O’Sullivan says an agreement is needed now more than ever

 

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Brexit trade talks to resume today

Talks on a post-Brexit trade deal will resume today in London.

 

Negotiations broke down five days ago after the British Prime Minister demanded a ‘fundamental change’ in the EU’s approach.

 

Yesterday, the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier hinted that his side is willing to compromise.

 

One of the biggest sticking points remains fishing rights.

 

Green Party MEP Grace O’Sullivan is a member of Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries

 

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Brexit talks to resume tomorrow

There’s been a breakthrough in the Brexit saga with the UK inviting the EU to resume trade talks tomorrow.

 

It comes after the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier hinted that his side is willing to make compromises.

 

Fishing rights, competition rules and mechanisms for resolving future disputes are the main sticking points.

 

Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South Deirdre Clune says any deal needs to be done in the coming weeks 

 

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