Suspected drone attack is blatant attempt to intimidate aid flotilla – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed a suspected drone attack on a ship in the aid flotilla to Gaza. The Dublin MEP said: “It’s clear that the suspected drone attack last night is a blatant attempt to intimidate those taking part in the flotilla. “The ship ‘family’ was struck late last night, while no […]
Boylan to travel as independent observer of latest freedom flotilla
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan will travel as part of a team of independent observers, monitoring the latest freedom flotilla to Gaza. The Dublin MEP said: “I will be travelling as independent observer of the latest freedom flotilla attempting to bring aid supplies to Gaza. “The team of observers includes law makers and other experts […]
Government must immediately end role of Irish data centres in surveillance of Palestinians
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has demanded that the government take action over the role of data centres here in handling Israeli military information. The Dublin MEP spoke after leaked internal Microsoft documents raised concerns about the role of data centres here. Lynn Said: “The government must urgently step in and ensure that no businesses […]
Israel must immediately release Freedom Flotilla volunteers – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has called for the immediate release of volunteers from Handala aid ship that were abducted by Israeli soldiers. Speaking after a press conference in London, the Dublin MEP said: “Volunteers from the aid ship Handala but be immediately released by Israel. “The Handala was part of the ‘Freedom Flotilla Coalition’, […]
Boylan slams EU inaction on trade with Israel
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the EU for failing to take decisive action on the EU-Israel association agreement. The Dublin MEP spoke after the EU confirmed that no decision would be made until July at the earliest. Lynn said: “Today’s decision is utter cowardice from the EU. “The EU’s own review found that […]
Questions raised following Von Der Leyen phone call with Netanyahu
Sinn Féin MEPs Kathleen Funchion and Lynn Boylan have questioned the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, over a telephone conversation she had with Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Ms Funchion questioned whether or not Ms. von der Leyen raised the arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Speaking from […]
Israel’s blocking of humanitarian aid ship and detaining crew a despicable act
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed Israel for intercepting a ship of humanitarian supplies from travelling to Gaza. The Dublin MEP said: “The aid ship Madleen was stopped and boarded by the Israeli Navy while carrying vital supplies for the people of Gaza. “The crew were intercepted in international waters – where the Israeli […]
MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion write to Israeli authorities demanding safe passage for the Madleen
Sinn Féin MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion have tonight written to the Israeli authorities demanding safe passage for the Madleen humanitarian vessel and all the crew on board. They reiterated to the Israeli Government that any interference with this mission, whether through interception, seizure, or detention, would constitute a serious breach of multiple bodies […]
Time to renew international support for UNRWA
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has called for all countries to renew their full support for UNRWA as Israel attempts to starve the people of Gaza. The Dublin MEP said: “Yesterday I hosted a meeting with UNRWA in Brussels for an update on the situation in Gaza and the challenges they face in delivering aid. […]
Brussels meeting hears Occupied Territories Bill must be passed
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said that the government must urgently pass the Occupied Territories Bill amid the continued inaction of the EU against Israel. Speaking after hosting a meeting of MEPs and activists in Brussels, the MEP Boylan said: “Activists and MEPs came together in Brussels at this meeting to discuss the importance of the […]
