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28 May, 2008

Moves to reduce Co2 emissions from new cars a welcome step - de Brún MEP

From Brussels, Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has welcomed proposed new EU regulations to reduce CO2 emissions from new cars. View More

28 May, 2008

Brian Lenihan hiding from political debate on Lisbon

Responding to a statement issued today by Finance Minister Brian Lenihan on the loss of Ireland's veto on international trade agreements Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has accused the Minister of hiding behind the EU Commission who themselves are being economical with the truth on this critical element of the Lisbon Treaty. View More

26 May, 2008

Lisbon Treaty is Bad for Business

Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald today launched an information guide outlining why the Lisbon Treaty is a bad deal for Irish businesses. Dublin Cllr. Daithí Doolan and Campaign Director of Policy and Dun Laoghaire Representative Eoin Ó Broin joined the MEP who addressed the negative implications of the Lisbon Treaty on taxation, investment in infrastructure, jobs and economic development. View More

22 May, 2008

McDonald challenges Cowan to justify loss of power and influence

Sinn Fein Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald will today challenge Brian Cowan at the National Forum on Europe on how the loss of power and influence in the EU is good for Ireland. View More

22 May, 2008

Cowen refuses to clarify WTO Trade Veto

Speaking after today's National Forum on Europe debate in Dublin Castle, Sinn Fein MEP Mary Lou McDonald accused An Taoiseach Brian Cowen of "refusing to clarify whether Ireland would lose its veto on international trade agreements if the Lisbon Treaty were ratified." View More

21 May, 2008

de Brún backs comprehensive anti-discrimination package

Bairbre de Brún has today welcomed the passing of the report on equal-opportunities and non-discrimination in the European Parliament. View More

20 May, 2008

European Parliament overwhelmingly endorse Peace report

(PEACE report adopted: 603 in favour, 21 against)-Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has welcomed the European Parliament majority vote endorsing her evaluation of peace funding report. View More

19 May, 2008

EU peace report in Irish to be voted on in Strasbourg - de Brún

After submitting a report to the European Parliament on the EU-funded PEACE programme which received overwhelming support in the parliament's Regional Development committee, Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has welcomed the forthcoming vote on the report by the whole parliament on Tuesday, following a debate in the plenary session in Strasbourg today Ms de Brún's report on an evaluation of the PEACE programme and strategies for the future will be the first European Parliament report to be voted in Irish (as Gaeilge). View More

19 May, 2008

For a better deal in Europe vote no

Sinn Féin MEP Mary Lou McDonald speaking at the launch of the party's campaign against the Lisbon Treaty said 'it is possible to get a better deal in Europe if the Irish people vote no on June 12th and send the government back to the negotiations." View More

15 May, 2008

Lisbon Treaty will draw Ireland into EU Common Defence

Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald said today that any political party who suggests Ireland's position as a military neutral will not be affected by the Lisbon Treaty either doesn't understand the document or worse still doesn't care. View More

14 May, 2008

Community groups must continue to be funded after PEACE funding - de Brún MEP

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún, speaking prior to next week's European Parliament vote on her evaluation report of the PEACE programme and strategies for the future, has said that community groups that are carrying our vital work must continue to be financially supported after PEACE funding ends and that this is particularly important for those with victims and survivors of the conflict. View More

14 May, 2008

de Brún welcomes Ministers' decision to order Bluetongue vaccine

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has welcomed this week's announcement by DARD Minister Michelle Gildernew, MP, MLA who is to seek the necessary resources to order a Bluetongue vaccine. View More

13 May, 2008

de Brún updates UFU on Lisbon Treaty

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has met representatives from the Ulster Farmers Union today. View More

12 May, 2008

Death of Ivan Barr

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has expressed her shock and sadness at the death of Sinn Féin councillor and colleague Ivan Barr. View More

12 May, 2008

Lisbon Debate must be based on transparency and truth

Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has this afternoon voiced her deep concern that two senior government Ministers appear unaware of key facts relating to the Lisbon Treaty, both of which have serious implications for Irish business and farming and EU militarisation. View More

8 May, 2008

Sinn Féin MEP welcomes Gaeltacht Quarter Economic Cultural Conference

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has welcomed today's West Belfast Economic Cultural conference organised by Forbairt Feirste in St Marys University College, Falls Road. View More

7 May, 2008

SDLP must explain their support for Lisbon Treaty - de Brún

Sinn Féin MEP and European Agriculture Spokesperson Bairbre de Brún has today called for the SDLP to explain their support of the forthcoming Lisbon Treaty. View More

6 May, 2008

Sinn Féin welcomes TEEU decision on Lisbon Treaty

Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has today welcomed the Technical Engineering and Electrical Union (TEEU) decision to reject the Lisbon Treaty. Responding to the announcement the Dublin MEP said "Sinn Féin shares the TEEUs analysis that the Lisbon Treaty fails to address the biggest issue facing workers in Europe, protection of their rights and entitlements." View More