ICC Arrest Warrants must be enforced across the EU
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has welcomed the decision of the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant and called on all European leaders to ensure the warrants are fully enforced The Dublin MEP said: “I welcome the decision from the International Criminal Court to issue these warrants for […]
COP29 must be the start of fairer approach to funding for tackling climate crisis
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said that the EU must use the COP29 negotiations to prioritise a fairer approach to funding global climate change efforts, particularly those of low-income countries. The Dublin MEP said: “Ensuring that countries have the proper financial support to help them to decarbonise and tackle climate change must be a […]
Sinn Féin plan will help lift workers and families out of energy poverty
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said the latest figures from the CRU on customers in energy debt show the need for Sinn Féin’s plan to transform the energy market and help lift workers and families out of debt. The Dublin MEP said: “It’s a real concern that the latest figures show that as many […]
Boylan slams Fine Gael for abstaining from key vote on deforestation law
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the decision by Fine Gael MEP’s to abstain on vital deforestation votes in the European Parliament. The Dublin MEP said: “It is utterly shameful for Fine Gael to abstain from this key vote, on the Deforestation legislation that was unfortunately passed by the smallest of margins. “This law […]
Government talking out of both sides of their mouth on Mercosur deal
Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Lynn Boylan has accused the Government of talking out of both sides of its mouth over its supposed opposition to the Mercosur trade deal. MEP Boylan said: “Following pressure from climate activists, farmers and Sinn Féin, the Government claimed in the Dáil that it was opposed to the Mercosur trade deal. […]
Ireland lagging behind in meeting climate and energy targets
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has expressed concern at reports that Ireland is the only country in the EU that is behind in all four key climate and energy targets. The Dublin MEP spoke after the publication of a report by the European Environment Agency. “I am deeply concerned at the report that Ireland is […]
Israeli aggression leaves children with 10 days to get Polio vaccinations
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed Israel for leaving innocent children with just 10 days to safely receive their polio vaccine. The Dublin MEP spoke after chairing her first meeting of the EU Delegation for Palestine. Lynn Boylan said: “It is absolutely outrageous that Israeli aggression has left innocent children in northern Gaza with […]
Community organisations can make a huge difference for local people – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said that community groups and CO-OP’s can make a real difference in transforming local communities and tackling climate change. The Dublin MEP spoke after hosting a delegation from Bohemian’s football club to meet community co-op and investment groups from across Europe Lynn said: “Community groups and local CO-OP’s can […]
