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Thursday 22 October 2020
Colm Markey will replace Mairead McGuinness as an MEP.
European Parlaiment President David Sassoli says he’s going to push for EU investment in opportunities for young people ahead of an EU financial package.
The former Justice Minister said that “if there was a gap”, it could “of course” have an effect on prisoners held here.
A motion to veto the ‘Projects of Common Interest’ list because is contains 55 fossil fuel projects was rejected by MEPs.
Fianna Fáil’s Barry Andrews has given his first address to parliament after what he called “a tough week” for his party.
The court earlier heard that Wallace threatened to burn down the property.
Strict new coronavirus measures have come into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
Daly has hired Fionn Wallace as one of her European Parliament assistants.
When initially interviewed by Channel 4 News, she denied involvement with Cambridge Analytica.
Irish MEPs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace both wore ‘Free Assange’ t-shirts today, so is this allowed?
On the 20th count, Grace O’Sullivan, Green Party; and Deirdre Clune, Fine Gael joined Seán Kelly, Fine Gael; Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil; and Mick Wallace, Independents 4 Change.
Fianna Fáil’s Barry Andrews will take the fourth seat for the constituency once Brexit happens.
The Fine Gael candidate was first elected to the European Parliament in June 2009.
Last night, the count was suspended until 11am today.
And it’s a good start for Fine Gael.
10 Dublin candidates talked climate change, housing and the EU defence spend.
These people are on the candidates’ replacement lists.
“If people of the far-right want to run, that is there prerogative – I am not of that ilk,” he said.
Not that one though … Jacob’s sister Annunziata Rees-Mogg is running for the new party.
Intense lobbying was done by tech giants like Google, which profits hugely from the advertising generated alongside the content it hosts.
Galway TD Anne Rabbitte has also been selected as an MEP candidate for the party.
Andrews will be seeking to win back a seat for the party in the capital.
The party can contest elections in the UK – and potentially in the European Parliament.
She seeks to run in the Midlands/North-West constituency.
Due to ill-health, Crowley has missed the entire current European Parliament session.
Billy Kelleher voiced his interest in contesting the European elections today.
The 49 year-old said he made the decision for family reasons.
On average, every person in the EU consumes up to 106 litres of bottled water every year.
‘What was in There’s May’s head where she thought she could just go to a different location and make the same speech?’
“Our complacent MPs need to understand just how strongly people feel about being lied to while their wishes are blatantly ignored,” the MEP said.
Ireland’s EU commissioner said that the Irish government’s patience is wearing thin.
EU rules will be rolled out in April to clamp down on acrylamide, which is found in chips.
Farage criticised Michel Barnier after their meeting today.
A new EU study said that health research associates DST with disruption to circadian rhythm.
Conservative Party MEP Charles Tannock has been vocal in his criticism of Brexit.
MEP Seán Kelly said it is “daft” to suggest Ireland should make itself economically dependent on the UK again.
British identity can and must be accommodated in an agreed, united Ireland, writes Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy.
“I do understand national sensitivities. I’ll change it to gangsters,” Farage continued to say.
Janusz Korwin-Mikke said that women deserved less pay because they were ‘weaker, smaller and less intelligent’.
Seb Dance was caught on camera holding up the handwritten message behind Farage.
We asked a handful of Irish MEPs on what the New Year holds for Europe.
AS THE COUNTRY enters Level 5 restrictions for the next six weeks, we’ll all be finding different ways to occupy our time or take a break from work.
In April and May, many people put their trainers on and went for long walks, jogs or runs. Others took a dip in the sea.
With restrictions now in place, we want to know: Do you plan to exercise more over the next six weeks?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lecturer Maeve O’Rourke analyses the government’s nine main arguments in relation to the Bill.
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