Boylan slams EU inaction on trade with Israel
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the EU for failing to take decisive action on the EU-Israel association agreement. The Dublin MEP spoke after the EU confirmed that no decision would be made until July at the earliest. Lynn said: “Today’s decision is utter cowardice from the EU. “The EU’s own review found that […]
Boylan slams EU commission for scrapping Greenwashing laws
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the European Commission for their sudden announcement to withdraw the proposed new greenwashing law – essentially scrapping it altogether. The Dublin MEP, who is one of the MEPs negotiating the deal said: “This is outrageous behaviour form the European Commission. “After months of negotiations, this law was supposed […]
Questions raised following Von Der Leyen phone call with Netanyahu
Sinn Féin MEPs Kathleen Funchion and Lynn Boylan have questioned the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, over a telephone conversation she had with Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Ms Funchion questioned whether or not Ms. von der Leyen raised the arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Speaking from […]
Israel’s blocking of humanitarian aid ship and detaining crew a despicable act
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed Israel for intercepting a ship of humanitarian supplies from travelling to Gaza. The Dublin MEP said: “The aid ship Madleen was stopped and boarded by the Israeli Navy while carrying vital supplies for the people of Gaza. “The crew were intercepted in international waters – where the Israeli […]
MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion write to Israeli authorities demanding safe passage for the Madleen
Sinn Féin MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion have tonight written to the Israeli authorities demanding safe passage for the Madleen humanitarian vessel and all the crew on board. They reiterated to the Israeli Government that any interference with this mission, whether through interception, seizure, or detention, would constitute a serious breach of multiple bodies […]
Fully ratifying CETA deal is a senseless move
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the government moving closer to fully ratifying the CETA trade deal. The Dublin MEP spoke after cabinet approved Simon Harris’s legislation to see the deal fully ratified, despite much controversy and opposition. Boylan said: “The government’s determination to fully ratify the CETA deal is totally senseless. “They have […]
Time to renew international support for UNRWA
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has called for all countries to renew their full support for UNRWA as Israel attempts to starve the people of Gaza. The Dublin MEP said: “Yesterday I hosted a meeting with UNRWA in Brussels for an update on the situation in Gaza and the challenges they face in delivering aid. […]
Brussels meeting hears Occupied Territories Bill must be passed
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said that the government must urgently pass the Occupied Territories Bill amid the continued inaction of the EU against Israel. Speaking after hosting a meeting of MEPs and activists in Brussels, the MEP Boylan said: “Activists and MEPs came together in Brussels at this meeting to discuss the importance of the […]
Sinn Féin MEPs welcome European Court ruling in support of increased Commission transparency
Sinn Féin MEPs Kathleen Funchion and Lynn Boylan have welcomed the European Court of Justice ruling that the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen, must disclose text messages she exchanged with the Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla prior to the multibillion Covid Vaccine Deal. Speaking from Brussels, Ireland South MEP Funchion said: “This […]
MEP Boylan to hold Brussels event in support of the Occupied Territories Bill
Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin, Lynn Boylan, will hold an event in Brussels tomorrow, 14 May 2025, at 5:30pm (Irish time) in support of the Occupied Territories Bill, discussing the need to urgently pass the bill in full. MEP Boylan said: “The government must urgently pass the Occupied Territories Bill. “This evening, I will host […]
