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News31 January, 2008EU Directive will lead the way to privatisation of postal services - de Brún
Responding to a EU directive on opening the market in postal services, Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has said that this will be detrimental to Royal mail workers, local post offices and the public and will pave the way to privatisation in public services. View More 31 January, 2008Sinn Féin says name the date for Treaty referendum
Sinn Féin MEP Mary Lou McDonald speaking at the launch of the National Forum's on Europe's guide to the Lisbon Treaty called on the government to set the date for the referendum so that a proper debate can take place. View More 30 January, 2008The Lisbon Treaty is a bad deal for Ireland - de Brún
Responding to the SDLPs announcement that they intend to support the Lisbon Treaty vote in Westminster tonight Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brun has said that she "is not surprised by the SDLP's willingness to uncritically accept the Lisbon Treaty". View More 30 January, 2008de Brún backs European Parliament call on Climate Change
Sinn Féin MEP and member of the European Parliament's Climate Change committee has backed MEPs' calls for the EU to become a world leader in the fight against climate change. Ms de Brún was speaking as the parliament discussed the outcome of the recent climate change talks in Bali. View More 30 January, 2008de Brún urges Assembly to embrace new cross-border potential
The European Parliament Regional Development committee have taken an initiative in Brussels today to push for action in releasing the potential of the proposed European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC). View More 29 January, 2008Sinn Féin MEP calls for a Climate Protection Bill
Speaking at a debate hosted by the organisation 'People Against Climate Change' in the Cultivate Centre in Temple Bar Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brun said, "climate change is not only the major political challenge of our time; it is also one of the greatest social, environmental and economic threats that society has experienced in recent history." View More 28 January, 2008Sinn Féin tell government - Stop Stalling & Set a Date for the Lisbon Treaty Referendum
Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has this morning demanded that government stop stalling and set a date for the Lisbon Treaty referendum on its return to the Dáil this week. View More 28 January, 2008National Forum on Europe Must Provide Unbiased Information on Treaty
Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has today called on the National Forum on Europe to provide unbiased information during the forthcoming campaign on the Lisbon Treaty. Her comments come as the Forum is preparing an information guide to the Treaty. View More 28 January, 2008Sinn Féin to speak at ‘People Against Climate Change’ Debate
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún will tomorrow take part in a debate hosted by the organisation ‘People Against Climate Change’ in the Cultivate Centre in Temple Bar. View More 28 January, 2008Sinn Féin MEP defends the use of the Irish language in the EU
In a response to a statement by Jim Nicholson MEP on the use of the Irish language in the European Parliament, Sinn Féin MEP, Bairbre de Brún has said, View More 26 January, 2008Sinn Féin - Lisbon Treaty Irish Times poll must act as a wakeup call - McDonald
Responding to this morning's Irish Times poll on the forthcoming Lisbon Treaty referendum Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald said that "the rise in don't knows must act as a wakeup call to the Yes Campaign who have to date engaged in fact-less scaremongering rather than debating the content of the Treaty." View More 22 January, 2008Governments urged to legislate on targets for energy and climate change - de Brún MEP
Speaking as European Commission President Barroso announced the Commission's proposals on energy and climate change, Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has called for the Irish government to have legislation with targets, timeframes and monitoring in order to ensure that commitments are fulfilled. A similar process is needed to ensure targets are met in the North of Ireland the MEP said. View More 21 January, 2008Sinn Féin invites Greens to give Lisbon Treaty the red light - McDonald
Following the Green's Lisbon Treaty conference at the weekend where the party failed to secure a two-thirds majority in favour of the treaty Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has invited those seeking a No Vote in the referendum to join with Sinn Féin in securing a better deal for Ireland. View More 20 January, 2008Sinn Féin MEP to attend vigil in support of East Belfast family
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún and Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey shall attend a vigil in support of East Belfast residents Comfort Adefowoju and her family, Monday @12pm, outside Belfast City Hall. View More 19 January, 2008Gerry Adams- Lisbon Treaty a bad deal for Ireland, we deserve better
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams speaking at a meeting of young republicans from across Ireland called on them to come out and engage in a robust, energetic and vigorous campaign against the Lisbon Treaty. Mr. Adams described the Treaty as a bad deal for Ireland and said the people deserve better. View More 17 January, 2008Le Pen will damage the no campaign - McDonald
Reacting to news that Jean Marie Le Pen is to come to Dublin next month to campaign against the Lisbon Treaty Sinn Féin MEP Mary Lou McDonald said Mr. Le Pen's politics is not welcome in the no campaign and he will most likely end up helping the yes campaign. View More 17 January, 2008Irish businesses right to be worried about Lisbon Treaty - McDonald
Speaking at a meeting of the Oireachtas European Affairs Committee in Leinster House this morning which was also attended Chambers Ireland and the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association, Sinn Féin MEP Mary Lou McDonald said Irish businesses are right to be worried about the implications of the Lisbon Treaty if it is ratified. View More 16 January, 2008Government must be held to account for school water charges - McDonald
Following her meeting yesterday in Strasbourg with the European Environment Commissioner Dimas to discuss the Irish governments decision to charge schools for water Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has today written to Education Minister Hanafin and Environment Minister Gormley seeking an urgent meeting to discuss the matter. View More 16 January, 2008McDonald questions Slovenian EU President on Lisbon treaty
Speaking during a debate on the Slovenian EU Presidency Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald put a number of questions to Slovenia Prime Minister Dr. Janez Drnovšek following his comments in last week's Irish media that the EU should avoid contentious issues until after the Lisbon Treaty Referendum to be held in Ireland later this year. View More 16 January, 2008MEP backs major European Road Safety initiative
Sinn Féin MEP Ms Bairbre de Brún has urged motorists to choose ESC (Electronic Stability Control), a new technology which could save hundreds of lives by preventing skids which often lead to accidents on our roads. View More 15 January, 2008de Brún pushes for Irish language rights in Europe and at home
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has welcomed the UN's designation of 2008 as the International Year of Languages and promised to continue the fight for the rights of Irish speakers at home and in Europe. View More 14 January, 2008Lisbon Treaty would result in a loss of power for Ireland
Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald speaking in Strasbourg this afternoon said that contrary to what MEP Brian Crowley is suggesting proposals in the Lisbon Treaty would result in a loss of power for Ireland. View More 10 January, 2008Sinn Féin MEP welcomes 'positive and worthwhile' northern Executive delegation visit to Brussels
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún, speaking after a successful northern Executive delegation visit to Brussels, has welcomed a positive and worthwhile trip by the First and Deputy First Ministers and the OFM/DFM Junior Ministers. View More 9 January, 2008EU ruling scuppers plans for free Wi-Fi project in Dublin - McDonald
Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has responded to Dublin City Council management's decision to cancel plans for a free Wi-Fi service for the city due to an EU ruling limiting government involvement in the supply of broadband. She said the decision is another example of EU policy impacting negatively on member states' national interests. View More 2 January, 2008Government continue to mislead public on EU Reform Treaty – McDonald
Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou has today described the newly launched government public information EU Reform Treaty website as a slap in the face for democracy. View More |
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