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News29 October, 2005McDonald questions motivation of those opposing Northern Representation in the Oireachtas
Sinn Féin National Chairperson and MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald has today said that there is 'space for everyone on the ground of Irish republican politics and plenty of work to be done to achieve Irish unity'. View More 28 October, 2005de Brún welcomes EU ban on exotic bird imports
Following a decision by the European Union to ban imports of captive live birds from outside the bloc to strengthen its fight against bird flu, Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún said, 'I welcome this week's move as a positive step and one of a series of sensible measures that can be taken, focussing on prevention and the supply of accurate information'. View More 28 October, 2005Irish Ferries dispute formally raised with European Commission
Sinn Féin National Chairperson and MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald has this afternoon said she had raised the Irish Ferries issue at European level in order to 'halt the exploitation of workers and their employment conditions as well as dealing with the wider flags of convenience issue.' View More 27 October, 2005EU Budget does not prioritise eradication of poverty or social exclusion - Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has today called for an EU budget which prioritises combating poverty, social exclusion and regional disparities. Speaking after the first reading of the EU budget for 2006, Ms McDonald has said that that "unfortunately, the proposed Budget does not reflect these important objectives". View More 27 October, 2005Sinn Féin vision for social and economic justice in Europe
Speaking at the start of Tony Blair's informal EU summit in Hampton Court today, Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has called for 'an end to the double speak on the issue of a social Europe and for more action on tackling the core social and economic problems which affect Europe's member states'. View More 26 October, 2005DUP MEP misleading constituents over invites to meet Sinn Féin delegations
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has this morning called upon the DUP's Jim Allister to 'stop misleading his constituents and engage with Sinn Féin for the benefit of all our people'. View More 26 October, 2005De Brún welcomes proposal on All Ireland approach to Transport and Energy
Speaking during a debate in the European Parliament last night Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún welcomed a proposal by the European Commission on developing cross border transport and energy networks. View More 25 October, 2005Mary Lou McDonald raises exploitation of Irish Ferries workers with EU Commissioner McCreevy
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Mary Lou McDonald MEP has this evening met with EU Commissioner for the Internal Market Charlie McCreevy in Strasbourg. At the meeting the Sinn Féin MEP called on Mr McCreevy to lend his support to the reintroduction of a European Ferries Directive which would deal with ships operating in European waters under flags of convenience and for minimum labour standards to be set. View More 25 October, 2005McCreevy's unsatisfactory response to EU Parliament indicative of his right wing agenda
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Mary Lou McDonald MEP has today expressed her 'deep dissatisfaction with the politics and policies of Charlie McCreevy' and said that he was 'promoting an EU which advocated social dumping.' View More 25 October, 2005Sinn Féin demand for Peace Dividend grows in wake of Budget
Commenting as the budget for the six counties is unveiled today by the British Secretary of State Peter Hain, indicating sharp rises in the regional rate, Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún said that the British government, having been responsible for historic under investment in infrastructure here, had a responsibility through a peace dividend to tackle this rather than expect ordinary citizens to pick up the bill for a failure in British policy over decades. View More 25 October, 2005de Brún highlights Human Rights abuses against irregular migrants
Speaking at a public hearing in the European Parliament in Strasbourg today, on the issue of the treatment of detained migrants and potential asylum seekers within the EU, Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has said that "the human and civil rights of migrants and asylum seekers seeking residence within the EU must be respected". View More 24 October, 2005Mary Lou McDonald to raise Irish Ferries dispute with EU Commissioner Charlie McCreevy
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Mary Lou McDonald MEP has today said that she is committed to helping resolve the ongoing Irish Ferries dispute and said that it was an issue which she believed 'could be resolved speedily'. Ms McDonald made her comments before a scheduled meeting with the EU Commissioner for the Internal Market Charlie Mc Creevy tomorrow (Tuesday 25.10.05). View More 20 October, 2005Urgent all Ireland cross departmental response needed to prepare for Bird Flu virus - Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin National Chairperson and MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald has today called for an urgent all Ireland and cross departmental strategy to be put in place to combat any possible Bird Flu outbreak in Ireland. Ms McDonald made her comments as Mary Harney is in England today for a meeting of EU health ministers to discuss plans for dealing with avian flu. View More 19 October, 2005Sinn Féin Hold Positive First Meeting With EU Parliament President
Sinn Féin MEPs Bairbre de Brún and Mary Lou McDonald this afternoon met with the President of the European Parliament Josep Borrell in Brussels. This was the first meeting between Sinn Féin and the European parliament President and follows on from last week's visit to Brussels by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams. View More 18 October, 2005We Must Protect Our Children - de Brún
Bairbre de Brún MEP today led a delegation of children's organisations the NSPCC, the ISPCC and Barnardos to meet with the British Direct Rule Health Minister Shaun Woodward. Sinn Féin Assembly member Sue Ramsey also accompanied the delegation for the meeting to discuss cross border child protection issues. View More 18 October, 2005
Sinn Féin MEPs Mary Lou McDonald and Bairbre de Brún will tomorrow (19.10.05) meet with the President of the European Parliament Josep Borrell in Brussels at 4.00pm (5.00pm Brussels). View More 17 October, 2005Full workplace smoking ban the only sensible option - Bairbre de Brún
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has today welcomed the announcement by Shaun Woodward of a complete smoking ban in all enclosed public places in the Six Counties. Commenting on the ban, Ms de Brún said that it was a 'welcome boost for public health' and that 'no other decision would have made any sense'. Speaking today the former Health Minister in the Assembly said: View More 17 October, 2005Bairbre de Brún to raise Bird Flu issue with food and veterinary officials in Co Meath today
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún will today raise the question of avian influenza during a meeting with officials from the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) in Grange, Co Meath. View More 15 October, 2005Bairbre de Brún to press for All Ireland approach to child protection at meeting with Shaun Woodward
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún and Sue Ramsey MLA, Spokesperson for Children will meet with Shaun Woodward this coming Tuesday (18.10.05) to discuss the issue of cross-border child protection. The NSPCC, ISPCC and Barnardo's will also be represented at Tuesday's meeting. View More 14 October, 2005Bairbre de Brún to travel with delegation of MEPs to Co. Meath to discuss Animal Health and Food Safety issues
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún will travel to Grange, Co Meath this coming Monday (17.10.05) as part of a delegation of MEPs from Ireland, Britain, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Slovakia for a visit to the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO). The FVO is a European Commission service. View More 13 October, 2005Most vunerable in society must benefit from European policy
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún will later this afternoon deliver a speech at the closing session of the 'Open Days on Regional Development in the EU'. View More 13 October, 2005Sinn Féin launches nationwide information campaign on the future of the EUSinn Féin spokesperson on International Affairs Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD and party representative to the Forum on Europe Councillor Daithí Doolan today launched a nationwide information campaign on the future of the European Union. View More 13 October, 2005Avian flu outbreak in Turkey requires greater urgency in Ireland and rest of EU - Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald has today called for "an all Ireland strategy to combat the most recent outbreak of the Avian Flu virus in Turkey". View More 12 October, 2005Sinn Féin to launch nationwide information campaign against EU ConstitutionSinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh will launch a nationwide information campaign against the EU Constitution tomorrow, Thursday 13th at 2pm at the top of Grafton Street next to St. Stephens’ Green Shopping Centre. He will be accompanied by members of Ógra Shinn Féin who will be leafleting the public View More 12 October, 2005Commissioner McCreevy must make himself accountable to European Parliament after attack on Swedish social model
Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald has today questioned 'whether the European Commission agrees with the latest pronouncements of Commissioner McCreevy' after he attacked the Swedish labour market model. View More 11 October, 2005PEACE III funding essential to excellent peacebuilding work of community sector - de Brún
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has today said that continued financial support for peace building and reconciliation from the EU can 'positively impact upon the peace process, on cross community initiatives and the positive involvement of marginalised groups in policy-making in the time ahead. Ms de Brún made her comments as she welcomed over 20 community activists from View More 11 October, 2005European Week of Regions and CitiesOn Thursday 13th October, Bairbre de Brún MEP will deliver a speech at the closing session of the Open Days on Regional Development in the EU. View More 10 October, 2005Bairbre de Brún to host PEACE III delegation in BrusselsSinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún will tomorrow host a delegation of people campaigning for a PEACE III programme for the Six Counties and the border regions (11-12th October). View More 10 October, 2005De Brún welcomes consultation on renewable energy
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has welcomed the launch of a consultation process by Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Jeff Rooker on recommendations for a renewable energy policy and has urged the public to become fully involved in all aspects of the debate. View More 6 October, 2005British Government dragging their feet over smoking ban in North - Bairbre de Brún
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has today demanded immediate action from Six County Health Minister Shaun Woodward on the implementation of a smoking ban in the workplace. Ms de Brún said that the British Government were 'dragging their feet' on the issue and that 'employee health will continue to suffer until the matter is dealt with decisively and definitively.' View More 5 October, 2005Mary Lou McDonald to raise Irish Ferries issue with European CommissionSinn Féin National Chairperson and MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald will raise the issue of Irish Ferries with the European Commission at the next session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg on the 24th October. Ms McDonald has submitted an oral question to the Commission asking them If they intended proposing a directive which would deal with ships operating in European waters under flags of convenience. View More 4 October, 2005Families bereaved through suicide make their voices heard in Europe
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún is today hosting an all Ireland delegation of families bereaved through suicide at the European Parliament in Brussels. Approximately 20 people travelled to Brussels this morning. View More 3 October, 2005SEU should not exist as an exclusive or elite club - Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin National Chairperson and MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald has today commented on the current impasse surrounding Turkey's accession to the EU. Negotiations are on-going although Austria is continuing to object to full EU membership for Turkey. View More 2 October, 2005Bairbre de Brún to host delegation of families bereaved through suicide at European Parliament
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún will host a delegation of families bereaved through suicide to the European Parliament this coming Tuesday (4th October). View More |
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