Israel cannot continue to enjoy preferential trading arrangements
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan today, alongside other MEPs and civil society organisations, called on World Trade Organization (WTO) members to suspend Israel from enjoying Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) treatment until Israel ends its illegal occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) and fulfils its obligations under international law. The call from 25 international and regional coalitions… Continue Reading Israel cannot continue to enjoy preferential trading arrangements
European Commission trying to exclude MEPs from vote on changing dangerous chemical rules
The EU looks set to change its rules on dangerous chemicals – without giving MEPs a vote on the issue. It was reported in recent weeks that the European Commission is planning to exclude the parliament from a reform of this important safety law. This law was supposed to focus on how a number of… Continue Reading European Commission trying to exclude MEPs from vote on changing dangerous chemical rules
Record number of families in energy debt shows real need for energy credits – Boylan
Just under 320,000 households were in energy debt as of December, according to new figures released by the CRU. The figure, which is well above the previous record of 307,862 is the highest figure ever recorded by the CRU. The fact that the government still refuses to introduce energy credits or supports while figures continue… Continue Reading Record number of families in energy debt shows real need for energy credits – Boylan
Households paying twice as much for electricity as compared to data centres
Households are paying twice as much for their electricity as data centres according to new figures published by Eurostat. The figures show that households are paying an average of 36.8c/Kwh for electricity generation, and 7.6c/Kwh for their network costs. By comparison, big energy users such as Data Centres are paying just 19.1c/Kwh for electricity generation, and… Continue Reading Households paying twice as much for electricity as compared to data centres
Average house price in Dublin hits €500,000
The average price for a home in Dublin is now at €500,000 according to figures from the Central Statistics office. According to Lynn Boylan MEP, these figures will be another blow to many ordinary people watching the dream of home ownership drift further out of reach. The Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin insists that repeated… Continue Reading Average house price in Dublin hits €500,000
Anti-poverty strategy can make a real difference in peoples lives – Boylan & Funchion
MEPs have voted for the EU to set up a dedicated anti-poverty strategy. The plan, which was led by The Left group, sets out clear goals such as dedicated funding for governments to tackle poverty, improving workers rights and calling for a fairer distribution of wealth across society. The plan was welcomed by Lynn Boylan,… Continue Reading Anti-poverty strategy can make a real difference in peoples lives – Boylan & Funchion
Stardust compensation scheme breaks commitments to victims
The compensation scheme for victims of the Stardust disaster has been slammed as an absolute shambles. A number of key commitments given to victims and survivors have been reneged on by the Government. This is utterly disgraceful according to Lynn Boylan MEP. The Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin has long been a supporter of the… Continue Reading Stardust compensation scheme breaks commitments to victims
Energy debt gap between households and businesses growing wider
Families are falling further into energy debt while companies are coming out of their arrears according to a new report. The latest figures from the CRU clearly show a two-tier system for energy arrears under Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael according to Lynn Boylan MEP. The Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin has said that the… Continue Reading Energy debt gap between households and businesses growing wider
Government’s failure to quit Energy Charter Treaty leaves Ireland facing fines and fossil fuel lawsuits
Ireland could be hit by EU penalties for failing to withdraw from the energy charter treaty. Despite an EU-wide decision to exit the treaty in 2024, the Irish government have failed to take any steps at all to withdraw, resulting in the EU launching proceedings against Ireland for non-compliance. This failure to act has been… Continue Reading Government’s failure to quit Energy Charter Treaty leaves Ireland facing fines and fossil fuel lawsuits
Supreme Court ruling leaves CRU data centre policy legally untenable
Lynn Boylan says the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities must rewrite its data centre connection policy to comply with Climate Act in light of today’s Coolglass ruling by the Supreme Court. The Dublin MEP said: “The regulator will have to go back to the drawing board on its legally untenable data centre policy in… Continue Reading Supreme Court ruling leaves CRU data centre policy legally untenable
