Government must protect climate measures in Europe
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has urged the government to stand up and strongly oppose Ursula von der Leyen’s damaging Omnibus proposals. The Dublin MEP said: “The government needs to come out in strong and clear opposition to the disastrous Omnibus proposals released today by Ursula von der Leyen. “These proposals would scrap requirements for […]
Israel blocking MEPs from travelling to Palestine an insult to all EU members
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said that Israel’s refusal to allow MEPs to travel through Israel to Palestine, as part of an official European Parliament delegation, is an insult to all members of the EU. The Dublin MEP, and chair of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with Palestine said: “I was due to […]
Data centres devouring 50% of Dublin’s Electricity
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has raised concerns at Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) figures which show 50% of the electricity produced in the Dublin region is consumed by data centres. The Dublin MEP said: “The latest CRU report dropped the bombshell that 50% of Dublin’s energy is being used by data centres. “For […]
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael fail to vote for scrap Mercosur Deal
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has criticised both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael MEPs for not taking the opportunity to support a vote which called for the Mercusur trade deal to be scrapped. The Dublin MEP said: “Parties had two opportunities to back a vote, calling for the EU to scrap the Mercosur trade deal. […]
Lynn Boylan MEP expresses concern at suspension of hostage release due to ceasefire violations by Israel
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has expressed concern that Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire deal has led to the suspension of hostage releases by Hamas. MEP Boylan, who is the chair of the EU’s delegation for relations with Palestine, said: “It is extremely concerning to see that Israel’s constant violations of the ceasefire agreement […]
Government failures leaving families in deeper debt to energy companies
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has expressed concern at the increase in debt that the average household owes to energy companies. The Dublin MEP was responding to the latest Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) figures. MEP Boylan said: “The energy debt for average households has gone up from €412.68 last year, to €436.73 this […]
Government dithering left vulnerable people without 999 access during storm
Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin Lynn Boylan has slammed the Tánaiste, Simon Harris, for trying to duck responsibility for failing to ensure people could still call 999 during a storm, despite her warning the government about shortcomings in the system over two years ago. MEP Boylan said: “It’s really concerning that people, particularly vulnerable people, […]
Commissioner McGrath Must Question Israel’s Ability to Safeguard EU Citizens’ Data
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said that Israel should not be considered a country that is safe to handle the personal information of people living in Europe. Boylan made her comments after writing to Michael McGrath, the European Commissioner for Justice, the rule of law and Consumer Protection, to raise the issue. MEP Boylan […]
Dog Welfare Legislation needs to be passed without delay
Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin, Lynn Boylan has called for the new Government to pass her dog welfare legislation without delay. Speaking after a visit to the DSPCA animal centre in Rathfarnham, Lynn said; “It is deeply frustrating that legislation I introduced back in 2022 which passed without opposition in the Seanad has been left […]
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan calls for Ireland to stand up to intimidation and pass the Occupied Territories Bill
Sinn Féin MEP and Member of the European Parliament Committee on International Trade Lynn Boylan has urged the government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill in the first weeks of the new Dáil and to face down intimidation from both Israel and the United States. MEP Boylan said: “It is shameful that just weeks after […]
