Government must protect climate measures in Europe
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has urged the government to stand up and strongly oppose Ursula von der Leyen’s damaging Omnibus proposals. The Dublin MEP said: “The government needs to come out in strong and clear opposition to the disastrous Omnibus proposals released today by Ursula von der Leyen. “These proposals would scrap requirements for […]
Urgent action needed to help tackle energy poverty
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said that the staggering number of people in energy arrears shows the urgent need for the government to take real steps to help lift workers and families out of energy poverty. The Dublin MEP spoke after the latest CRU figures showed the highest number of people in energy arrears […]
Boylan calls out Mercosur double attack on Deforestation law
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the Mercosur agreement’s double attack on the EU’s efforts to prevent deforestation. Speaking in Strasbourg, the Dublin MEP said: “Many MEP’s, including those from Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Labour, have just voted to delay the Deforestation regulation for another year. “This will leave forests and rainforests at […]
Member states must block implementation of damaging Mercosur deal – Boylan & Funchion
Sinn Féin MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion have slammed the decision by the European Commission to finalise the Mercosur deal, and have called on member states to work together and block the deal. Lynn Boylan, MEP for Dublin said: “The Mercosur deal is bad for Ireland, and for the planet as a whole. “Ursula […]
Boylan welcomes progress on EU law to stop Greenwashing
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has welcomed progress in the EU’s new greenwashing law. The Dublin MEP is one of the negotiators on this law, which will ensure companies and products that claim to be ‘green’ are actually sustainable. Lynn said: “I welcome that the parliament voted to progress the new Greenwashing law to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
