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Nuacht30 June, 2005McDonald tells Barosso "it's time for the EU Commission to reflect"
Sinn Féin National Chairperson and MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald has today said that 'the European Union is running scared of the electorate'. Today's session of the Forum on Europe was addressed by the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso. View More 30 June, 2005Sinn Féin meet Jeff Rooker to press for PEACE III programme
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has today led a party delegation to meet with Direct Rule Minister Jeff Rooker to push for a PEACE III programme. View More 29 June, 2005Sinn Féin MEP congratulates Toireasa Ni Fhearaiosa on election as Mayor of Kerry County Council
Sinn Féin National Chairperson and MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald has today said that the election of party colleague, Councillor Toireasa Ni Fhearaiosa is 'an indicator of the change which is sweeping through Irish politics.' View More 28 June, 2005Delay on smoking ban decision unacceptable - Bairbre de Brún
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has this morning reacted to the delay in the announcement of the smoking ban by expressing her disappointment. View More 27 June, 2005Momentum towards Irish unity is unstoppable - Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin National Chairperson and MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald, will this evening deliver the keynote speech at a public meeting in Portlaoise on Irish unity. View More 27 June, 2005de Brún travels to Italy to attend conference on migration and refugees
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún is today taking part in a conference at the Regional Assembly of Sicily in Palermo, Italy, on the subject of "Europe and its Migrants". View More 23 June, 2005Sinn Féin TDs, MPs and MEPs to meet in Dublin to begin preparations for General ElectionSinn Féin's TDs, MPs and MEPs will meet in Dublin tomorrow, Friday 24th, for the first in a series of meetings to begin preparations for the next General Election. This is the first time the party's Parliamentary representatives from both sides of the border have met since the recent Westminster election when five Sinn Féin MPs were elected. View More 23 June, 2005Bairbre de Brún becomes first MEP to address EU Parliament in Irish since official recognition of language
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún became the first person to address the European Parliament in Irish since the European Council agreed to give it the status of official working language of the EU. Ms de Brún spoke in Brussels yesterday evening. View More 22 June, 2005Bairbre de Brún helps launch Europe wide E-Learning initiative in Brussels
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has this morning helped to launch a major e-learning initiative at the European Parliament in Brussels. Ms de Brún said that such projects "can reach out to some of the most excluded sectors of society and is testament to their contribution to the local community". View More 22 June, 2005McDonald supports proposals to stop inflated expenses for MEPs
Sinn Féin National Chairperson and MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald will today support a report before the European Parliament to bring to an end the practice of MEPs being able to claim inflated expenses. Under current rules an MEP can claim in excess of four times actual costs incurred. View More 21 June, 2005Sovereignty of each nation state must be respected in relation to EU ConstitutionWelcoming the votes against the draft EU Constitution by France and Holland during Statements on the European Council Sinn Féin spokesperson on International Affairs, Aengus Ó Snodaigh said the sovereignty of each nation state should be respected in relation to the national ratification processes. View More 21 June, 2005Sinn Féin MEP welcomes recommendations to protect children across the EU
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has today welcomed proposals on ensuring that adults who work with or volunteer to work with children and young people are suitable. View More 20 June, 2005Sinn Féin MEP backs calls for Government to keep promises on aid for poorer nations
Sinn Féin National Chairperson and MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald has today called upon the government to "hold to its original promise of meeting 0.7% of GDP by 2007". View More 17 June, 2005Re-negotiating CAP would be devastating for Irish farmers - Bairbre de Brún
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has today warned British Prime Minister Tony Blair "not to destroy the livelihoods of farmers in the 6 Counties". View More 17 June, 2005Electorate must be given choice to support or reject EU ConstitutionSinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP has today called the suspension of the EU Constitution referendum as a 'con Job' and called for the electorate to 'be given the opportunity to either support or reject the EU Constitution'. View More 16 June, 2005Sinn Féin MEP calls for EU Council commitment on Development Aid for poorer nations
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has today called upon European leaders "to make firm commitments on supporting some of the world's poorest nations, by pledging to meet their obligations on Overseas Development Aid". View More 16 June, 2005Case of autistic child highlights government indifference and lack of compassion - Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin National Chairperson and MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald has today criticised the government for failing to protect some of the most vulnerable people in society and of having a "black and white approach to its responsibilities". View More 15 June, 2005Mary Lou McDonald calls for action on Irish AIDS Day
Mary Lou McDonald has today called for a global response to tackle the AIDS pandemic spreading across the globe. View More 15 June, 2005Bairbre de Brún calls for EU Council commitment on Development Aid for poorer nations
Bairbre de Brún has today called upon European leaders "to make firm commitments on supporting some of the world's poorest nations, by pledging to meet their obligations on Overseas Development Aid". View More 15 June, 2005Case of autistic child highlights government indifference and lack of compassion - Mary Lou McDonald
Mary Lou McDonald has today criticised the government for failing to protect some of the most vulnerable people in society and of having a "black and white approach to its responsibilities". View More 14 June, 2005South Armagh residents inform EU conference about continuing British military presence
A number of South Armagh residents today informed participants at an EU conference in Brussels about the continuing British military presence in their area. The conference was organised to discuss military bases in Europe. The event was also attended by Bairbre de Brún MEP. View More 13 June, 2005EU Irish language recognition is a victory for campaigners - Bairbre de Brún MEP
Ms de Brún made her comments after the Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern announced that the language had been accorded official status, albeit with a derogation sought by the Irish government. View More 8 June, 2005EU Commission light on clarity and high on rhetoric regarding EU Constitution
Bairbre de Brún has today said that the European Commission is 'still in denial regarding the defeat of the EU Constitution in France and the Netherlands'. View More 7 June, 2005Government have still not told us why they are holding an EU referendum -Mary Lou McDonald
Mary Lou McDonald has today said that Sinn Féin is ready to lead a campaign opposing the constitution. Ms McDonald also said that the government must accept that the unanimity required for this constitution to take effect is not forthcoming. They must be upfront on this matter with the electorate. View More 7 June, 2005Bairbre de Brún addresses European Parliament on support for rural communities
Bairbre de Brún has delivered a speech in the European Parliament calling for measures to enhance the 'quality of life in rural areas and promote diversification of economic activities through measures targeting the farm sector and other rural actors'. View More 6 June, 2005British decision on EU referendum highlights need for real consultation with the people - Bairbre de Brún
Bairbre de Brún has today said that the no votes in France and the Netherlands open up the possibility for 'real and meaningful dialogue between national governments and citizens on the future direction of Europe'. View More 3 June, 2005PEACE II extension must pave way for new programme for 2007 - 2013 period
Bairbre de Brún has today welcomed the extension of the PEACE II programme until 2007 and called for a comprehensive PEACE III programme to cover the period 2007 to 2013 View More 3 June, 2005Government in disarray over EU Constitution referendum - Mary Lou McDonald
Mary Lou McDonald MEP has today said that the Government is "in complete disarray over the EU Constitution". View More 1 June, 2005Dutch 'No' would put another nail in the coffin of EU Constitution - Mary Lou McDonaldMEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald has today said that another No vote in the forthcoming referendum in Holland would 'put to rest the argument that somehow the wounded constitution can stagger on'. View More |
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