Fine Gael MEPs vote against stopping the sale of weapons to Israel
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed Fine Gael MEPs for voting against stopping the EU selling weapons to Israel. The Dublin MEP said: “It is utterly appalling that the Fine Gael MEPs voted against stopping the EU from continuing to sell weapons to Israel. “Day and night, we see the very real human cost […]
Illegal Israeli settlers must be sanctioned for violent attacks
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has called for the EU to expand the minimal sanctions it has in place on illegal Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Speaking after an Oscar-winning Palestinian director was arrested by the Israeli army, despite being the victim of an attack from masked settlers, the Dublin MEP said: “The EU […]
Israel blocking MEPs from travelling to Palestine an insult to all EU members
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said that Israel’s refusal to allow MEPs to travel through Israel to Palestine, as part of an official European Parliament delegation, is an insult to all members of the EU. The Dublin MEP, and chair of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with Palestine said: “I was due to […]
Lynn Boylan MEP expresses concern at suspension of hostage release due to ceasefire violations by Israel
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has expressed concern that Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire deal has led to the suspension of hostage releases by Hamas. MEP Boylan, who is the chair of the EU’s delegation for relations with Palestine, said: “It is extremely concerning to see that Israel’s constant violations of the ceasefire agreement […]
Commissioner McGrath Must Question Israel’s Ability to Safeguard EU Citizens’ Data
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said that Israel should not be considered a country that is safe to handle the personal information of people living in Europe. Boylan made her comments after writing to Michael McGrath, the European Commissioner for Justice, the rule of law and Consumer Protection, to raise the issue. MEP Boylan […]
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan calls for Ireland to stand up to intimidation and pass the Occupied Territories Bill
Sinn Féin MEP and Member of the European Parliament Committee on International Trade Lynn Boylan has urged the government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill in the first weeks of the new Dáil and to face down intimidation from both Israel and the United States. MEP Boylan said: “It is shameful that just weeks after […]
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan calls for Ireland to stand up to intimidation and pass the Occupied Territories Bill
Sinn Féin MEP and Member of the European Parliament Committee on International Trade Lynn Boylan has urged the Government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill in the first weeks of the new Dáil and to face down intimidation from both Israel and the United States. Lynn said: “It is shameful that just weeks after the […]
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 […]
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 […]
