Lynn Boylan MEP to host trade justice event in Dublin
“Never waste a good crisis” is the theme of a trade event being hosted by Lynn Boylan MEP in Dublin The event, which takes place at the EPLO on Balfe Street, will feature a panel of experts discussing the EU’s trade policy, and the impact it has on ordinary people. “The event is called “never […]
Boylan welcomes ICJ opinion on Israel’s aid obligations to Gaza
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has welcomed an opinion from the International Court of Justice on Israel’s aid obligations to Gaza. The Dublin MEP said: “I welcome the ICJ opinion that Israel is under an obligation to agree to, and facilitate relief schemes provided by impartial aid groups, and that they must meet the ‘basic […]
‘Gallant allies’ in Europe are complicit in genocide
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed Heather Humphreys for failing to recognise, or call out the role of the EU in facilitating Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Speaking after the Fine Gael presidential candidates speech on Friday, MEP Boylan said: “It’s abundantly clear that the EU is complicit in Isreal’s genocide in Gaza, spending the […]
Budget fails to address key issues for people
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the government for delivering a budget that fails to address the key issues for ordinary people across the state. The Dublin MEP said: “It’s clear that the election is firmly in Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil’s rear-view mirror when looking at this budget. “Despite sky high energy costs […]
No confidence in Ursula von der Leyen – MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion
Sinn Féin MEP’s have again voted no confidence in Ursula von der Leyen in the European Parliament this afternoon. Both Von der Leyen and her commission have consistently acted against the best interests of people across Europe. It’s time for them to step down. Lynn Boylan MEP said: “Both Kathleen Funchion and I have once again […]
Reported plans to drop services from Occupied Territories bill are utterly shameful
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed reports that the government is preparing to drop services from the Occupied Territories Bill. The Dublin MEP said: “I’m really concerned at the reports that the government is preparing to drop services from The Occupied Territories Bill amid pressure from businesses. “If this true, then it it will […]
Government energy policy serving corporations, not people – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has accused the government of handing over Ireland’s energy grid to big businesses at the expense of households, our climate and neutrality. Speaking after addressing a protest outside the Dáil, the Dublin MEP said: “Twenty years ago, Ireland had some of the lowest energy costs in Europe. Today we have […]
Government backing data centres over delivering homes – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the government for their clear choice to back data centres, over delivering the affordable homes that people desperately need. Speaking after the Taoiseach said that Ireland would need more offshore wind farms to handle future data centres, the Dublin MEP said: “Micheál Martin’s comments this week make it […]
Taoiseach must pull back from fully ratifying CETA deal – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has urged the Taoiseach to pull back from fully ratifying the CETA deal, which would leave Ireland exposed to corporate courts. Speaking as the Taoiseach travelled to Canada to meet the Canadian Prime Minister, the Dublin MEP said: “The CETA deal will likely be one of the issues discussed when […]
EU must call for safe passage of aid flotilla after latest drone attacks – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan will write to the EU commission to demand they call for safe passage of the Sumud aid flotilla after it was attacked again last night. The Dublin MEP said: “There was 11 attacks on ships in the Sumud aid flotilla last night. “One ship, ‘The Spectre’ – the ship carrying […]
