Boylan welcomes recommendation for broad ban on forever chemicals in the EU
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has welcomed a recommendation for the EU to introduce a broad ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ or PFAS.’ The Dublin MEP said: “Toxic forever chemicals are polluting our soils and waters across Europe. They are causing huge health impacts for local communities. The public cost of cleaning up PFAS pollution will […]
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 […]
Majority of people agree that Data Centres need to pay their fair share
Nearly nine out of ten of people say it’s time data centres started paying their fair share. That’s one of the key findings from a survey carried out by ‘Friends of the Earth’, and ‘Beyond Fossil Fuels’, which shows overwhelming support for stricter rules on Data centres. Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin’s MEP for Dublin has […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Irish Unity is best defence to climate challenge
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan today hosted a very successful conference in Dublin “examining the issue of climate change, its current and future impact on the island of Ireland and the merits of an all-Ireland strategy to meet this significant challenge.” Sinn Fein spokesperson on Climate, Pa Daly TD, gave the opening address in which […]
