Cross-party group to host event this afternoon to scrutinise government’s plans to ratify CETA
A cross-party group will host an event this afternoon, Thursday December 4, at 3pm to scrutinise the government’s Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025, the legislation designed to allow this government to ratify CETA and any future government to ratify further agreements with investor courts. This event is even more timely as the Dáil debate on the… Continue Reading Cross-party group to host event this afternoon to scrutinise government’s plans to ratify CETA
Government scrapped energy credits despite their own data showing record energy bills
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said that households will need to fork out an extra €321 to cover energy bills this winter as a result of the government scrapping energy credits in the budget – despite their own data showing record energy bills. Figures discovered by the Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin through Freedom… Continue Reading Government scrapped energy credits despite their own data showing record energy bills
Tainted Brazilian beef recalled from shelves by EU
Brazilian beef that was imported to the EU has been pulled from shelves as it emerged the beef was treated with hormones that are banned in Europe for decades. The issue of tainted beef entering our food chain has been a major concern for opponents of the Mercosur deal. One of these opponents, Lynn Boylan… Continue Reading Tainted Brazilian beef recalled from shelves by EU
Boylan welcomes new EU rules ban toxic chemicals from children’s toys
A number of dangerous chemicals will be totally banned from children’s toys after new EU rules were voted on in the EU. Cancers, immune system disorders and developmental delays for children are all symptoms that these PFAs and bisphenols can cause. One of the MEPs who negotiated these new rules was the Sinn Féin MEP… Continue Reading Boylan welcomes new EU rules ban toxic chemicals from children’s toys
Record Energy Arrears Expose Government Failure as 308,000 Households Fall Behind
Newly released CRU data paints a stark picture of the pressure families are under, and the Government’s failure to act in the budget. These figures show a crisis that is getting worse, not better. The CRU must commit to publishing the data in a reliable schedule. Lynn Boylan MEP said: “In a new low for… Continue Reading Record Energy Arrears Expose Government Failure as 308,000 Households Fall Behind
Parliament blocking legal opinion on Mercosur sets a dangerous precedent
The European Parliament has blocked a request for a legal opinion on the Mercosur deal. The opinion was being sought by a group of MEPs which included Sinn Féin’s MEP Lynn Boylan. The Parliament says that the request for the legal opinion was “inadmissible” because the Parliament has “not yet submitted its request for the… Continue Reading Parliament blocking legal opinion on Mercosur sets a dangerous precedent
Boylan slams government moves to fully ratify CETA deal
The Irish government is planning to push ahead with the full ratification of the CETA deal, and opening Ireland up to the controversial corporate courts system. The supreme court previously found that the full ratification of CETA was not only unconstitutional, but would require a referendum. The legislation that they have published today is an… Continue Reading Boylan slams government moves to fully ratify CETA deal
Shein must prove its goods are safe enough to be imported
If Shein cannot guarantee the safety or suitability of their goods, then they should be barred from selling their goods into the European market. This is the thoughts of Sinn Féin’s MEP for Dublin, Lynn Boylan. MEP Boylan was speaking after it was discovered that Shein had been selling weapons and child-like sex dolls on… Continue Reading Shein must prove its goods are safe enough to be imported
EU Trade deals under the spotlight at Dublin event
EU trade deals were under the spotlight at a trade event hosted by Lynn Boylan MEP in Dublin last week. Concerns about workers rights, public health, the environment and even international law were discussed by all those at the event in the EPLO office on Balfe Street in the city centre. The event was held… Continue Reading EU Trade deals under the spotlight at Dublin event
MEPs to seek legal opinion on Mercosur deal – Boylan & Funchion
A number of MEPs will ask a top European court to rule on whether the EU–Mercosur trade deal is legal under EU law. This comes as concerns continue to be raised by MEPs about many aspects of this deal, including climate, workers rights and public health. Sinn Féin’s Lynn Boylan MEP and Kathleen Funchion MEP,… Continue Reading MEPs to seek legal opinion on Mercosur deal – Boylan & Funchion
