Government blind to consequences of fully ratifying CETA – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the government for recklessly trying to fully ratify the CETA deal, regardless of the consequences. The Dublin MEP said: “The statement from Simon Harris that he will look to accelerate the full ratification of CETA is shocking. “They are using uncertainty created by Donald Trump to ram this […]
Israel must immediately release Freedom Flotilla volunteers – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has called for the immediate release of volunteers from Handala aid ship that were abducted by Israeli soldiers. Speaking after a press conference in London, the Dublin MEP said: “Volunteers from the aid ship Handala but be immediately released by Israel. “The Handala was part of the ‘Freedom Flotilla Coalition’, […]
Boylan raises alarm at lack of environment funding in new EU budget proposals
Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin, has raised the alarm over the lack of specific funding for nature and the environment in the EU’s new budget proposals: “The new budget proposal, announced yesterday, is heavy on militarisation and competitiveness. But the funds for climate action and the environment have disappeared without a trace. “The […]
CRU plan means households pay more while data centres get discount energy prices – Lynn Boylan MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has accused the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) of putting the interests of big businesses ahead of hard-pressed households with their draft PR6 plan. The Dublin MEP said: “It is completely unjustifiable that this plan will hit households and small businesses with higher electricity charges, while data centres are […]
Unsafe goods from Temu and Shein overwhelming customs
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has called for the EU to give customs officials the support they need to tackle the overwhelming number of unsafe goods being shipped from online giants like Shein and Temu. The Dublin MEP said: “Customs officials across the EU are being overwhelmed by the sheer volume of packages from companies like Temu […]
Lynn Boylan MEP slams government for paving way to ratifying CETA
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the government as they publish legislation to pave the way for fully ratifying the CETA deal. The Dublin MEP said: “Legislation published by the government on Friday is attempting to sidestep the Supreme Court ruling that had previously blocked the full implementation of the CETA deal. “There is […]
European Parliament recognises that Irish environment knows no borders
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has welcomed official recognition from the European Parliament that the environment in Ireland knows no borders. The Dublin MEP, and member of the EU’s Environment committee said: “I’m delighted that the Environment Committee has adopted my amendment which highlights the unique situation of the environment in Ireland. “The amendment, which […]
Debates on Climate law should focus on science and real solutions
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has called for discussions on the EU’s climate law to stay focused on scientific evidence and real solutions The Dublin MEP, and member of EU Environment Committee said: “As work begins on debating the EU climate law, we must focus on delivering a fair outcome that respects the scientific realities […]
Government blunders delay vital EU climate funding
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has criticised the government’s failure to produce a Social Climate Plan in time for the EU’s deadline. The Dublin MEP said: “It’s unbelievable that the government will delay Ireland’s access to key EU climate funding because of their own failures. “The government had a deadline of today to submit a […]
Lynn Boylan MEP slams rogue European Commission move to scrap greenwashing deal
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the rogue actions of the European Commission as it scrapped the new greenwashing laws. MEP Boylan said: “The decision by the European Commission to scrap the greenwashing laws is totally disgraceful. “It has been revealed that the European People’s Party (EPP), of which Fine Gael is a member, along with […]
