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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
EU Trade deals under the spotlight at Dublin event
EU trade deals were under the spotlight at a trade event hosted by Lynn Boylan MEP in Dublin last week. Concerns about workers rights, public health, the environment and even international law were discussed by all those at the event in the EPLO office on Balfe Street in the city centre. The event was held […]
MEPs to seek legal opinion on Mercosur deal – Boylan & Funchion
A number of MEPs will ask a top European court to rule on whether the EU–Mercosur trade deal is legal under EU law. This comes as concerns continue to be raised by MEPs about many aspects of this deal, including climate, workers rights and public health. Sinn Féin’s Lynn Boylan MEP and Kathleen Funchion MEP, […]
