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… Continue Reading EU Trade deals under the spotlight at Dublin event
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,… Continue Reading MEPs to seek legal opinion on Mercosur deal – Boylan & Funchion
Lynn Boylan MEP to host trade justice event in Dublin
“Never waste a good crisis” is the theme of a trade event being hosted by Lynn Boylan MEP in Dublin The event, which takes place at the EPLO on Balfe Street, will feature a panel of experts discussing the EU’s trade policy, and the impact it has on ordinary people. “The event is called “never… Continue Reading Lynn Boylan MEP to host trade justice event in Dublin
Taoiseach must pull back from fully ratifying CETA deal – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has urged the Taoiseach to pull back from fully ratifying the CETA deal, which would leave Ireland exposed to corporate courts. Speaking as the Taoiseach travelled to Canada to meet the Canadian Prime Minister, the Dublin MEP said: “The CETA deal will likely be one of the issues discussed when… Continue Reading Taoiseach must pull back from fully ratifying CETA deal – Boylan
Boylan named as Rapporteur of the opinion on Mercosur for EU Environment committee
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has been named as the Rapporteur of the opinion on Mercosur in the Environment committee in the European Parliament. Speaking after the announcement, the Dublin MEP said: “I’m delighted to be named as the Rapporteur of the opinion on Mercosur for the Environment committee. “This means that I’ll be responsible… Continue Reading Boylan named as Rapporteur of the opinion on Mercosur for EU Environment committee
Lynn Boylan MEP slams European Commission decision to split Mercosur deal
Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Left Group Coordinator on the International Trade Committee, Lynn Boylan, has slammed the announcement that the European Commission will be splitting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Splitting the agreement means that national parliaments will not have a say on ratification of the agreement and that only a qualified majority will… Continue Reading Lynn Boylan MEP slams European Commission decision to split Mercosur deal
Government blind to consequences of fully ratifying CETA – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the government for recklessly trying to fully ratify the CETA deal, regardless of the consequences. The Dublin MEP said: “The statement from Simon Harris that he will look to accelerate the full ratification of CETA is shocking. “They are using uncertainty created by Donald Trump to ram this… Continue Reading Government blind to consequences of fully ratifying CETA – Boylan
Unsafe goods from Temu and Shein overwhelming customs
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has called for the EU to give customs officials the support they need to tackle the overwhelming number of unsafe goods being shipped from online giants like Shein and Temu. The Dublin MEP said: “Customs officials across the EU are being overwhelmed by the sheer volume of packages from companies like Temu… Continue Reading Unsafe goods from Temu and Shein overwhelming customs
Lynn Boylan MEP slams government for paving way to ratifying CETA
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the government as they publish legislation to pave the way for fully ratifying the CETA deal. The Dublin MEP said: “Legislation published by the government on Friday is attempting to sidestep the Supreme Court ruling that had previously blocked the full implementation of the CETA deal. “There is… Continue Reading Lynn Boylan MEP slams government for paving way to ratifying CETA
Fully ratifying CETA deal is a senseless move
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the government moving closer to fully ratifying the CETA trade deal. The Dublin MEP spoke after cabinet approved Simon Harris’s legislation to see the deal fully ratified, despite much controversy and opposition. Boylan said: “The government’s determination to fully ratify the CETA deal is totally senseless. “They have… Continue Reading Fully ratifying CETA deal is a senseless move
