European Parliament to vote on Mercosur Court of Justice referral next week – Boylan and Funchion
Sinn Féin MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion have called on all Irish MEPs to support a resolution due to come before the European Parliament next week, referring the Mercosur trade deal to the Court of Justice of the European Union. The resolution was an initiative of the Left Group and is now supported by… Continue Reading European Parliament to vote on Mercosur Court of Justice referral next week – Boylan and Funchion
Member states must stand up and fight back against Mercosur ratification – Boylan and Funchion
Sinn Féin MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion have criticised plans to conclude the Mercosur Agreement at a meeting of Civil Servant Representatives to the Council of the European Union, which will take place on Friday. The Mercosur Agreement will be debated at the Coreper II meeting on Friday, and if a qualified majority of… Continue Reading Member states must stand up and fight back against Mercosur ratification – Boylan and Funchion
Taoiseach’s comments show government has been talking out of both sides of its mouth on Mercosur
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the Taoiseach for his comments about the need to account for the nitrates derogation when it comes to Irelands position on Mercosur. The Dublin MEP said: “The government have refused to take a clear position on the Mercosur deal for over a year now. “In fact, this time… Continue Reading Taoiseach’s comments show government has been talking out of both sides of its mouth on Mercosur
Mercosur safeguards are ‘weak and insufficient’ – Kathleen Funchion MEP and Lynn Boylan MEP
Sinn Féin MEP’s Kathleen Funchion and Lynn Boylan have branded the Bilateral Safeguard Procedure for Mercosur as “weak and insufficient”. The Safeguard Procedure aims to protect farmers financially from the implications of a large influx of Mercosur agricultural products including beef. However, it is unlikely the safeguards will be able to protect farmers, whilst the… Continue Reading Mercosur safeguards are ‘weak and insufficient’ – Kathleen Funchion MEP and Lynn Boylan MEP
Cross-party group to host event this afternoon to scrutinise government’s plans to ratify CETA
A cross-party group will host an event this afternoon, Thursday December 4, at 3pm to scrutinise the government’s Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025, the legislation designed to allow this government to ratify CETA and any future government to ratify further agreements with investor courts. This event is even more timely as the Dáil debate on the… Continue Reading Cross-party group to host event this afternoon to scrutinise government’s plans to ratify CETA
Tainted Brazilian beef recalled from shelves by EU
Brazilian beef that was imported to the EU has been pulled from shelves as it emerged the beef was treated with hormones that are banned in Europe for decades. The issue of tainted beef entering our food chain has been a major concern for opponents of the Mercosur deal. One of these opponents, Lynn Boylan… Continue Reading Tainted Brazilian beef recalled from shelves by EU
Boylan welcomes new EU rules ban toxic chemicals from children’s toys
A number of dangerous chemicals will be totally banned from children’s toys after new EU rules were voted on in the EU. Cancers, immune system disorders and developmental delays for children are all symptoms that these PFAs and bisphenols can cause. One of the MEPs who negotiated these new rules was the Sinn Féin MEP… Continue Reading Boylan welcomes new EU rules ban toxic chemicals from children’s toys
Parliament blocking legal opinion on Mercosur sets a dangerous precedent
The European Parliament has blocked a request for a legal opinion on the Mercosur deal. The opinion was being sought by a group of MEPs which included Sinn Féin’s MEP Lynn Boylan. The Parliament says that the request for the legal opinion was “inadmissible” because the Parliament has “not yet submitted its request for the… Continue Reading Parliament blocking legal opinion on Mercosur sets a dangerous precedent
Boylan slams government moves to fully ratify CETA deal
The Irish government is planning to push ahead with the full ratification of the CETA deal, and opening Ireland up to the controversial corporate courts system. The supreme court previously found that the full ratification of CETA was not only unconstitutional, but would require a referendum. The legislation that they have published today is an… Continue Reading Boylan slams government moves to fully ratify CETA deal
Shein must prove its goods are safe enough to be imported
If Shein cannot guarantee the safety or suitability of their goods, then they should be barred from selling their goods into the European market. This is the thoughts of Sinn Féin’s MEP for Dublin, Lynn Boylan. MEP Boylan was speaking after it was discovered that Shein had been selling weapons and child-like sex dolls on… Continue Reading Shein must prove its goods are safe enough to be imported
