European Parliament
This is the directly elected parliament of the EU. It has 736 seats. Members of the European parliament are elected every five years by the citizens of the EU. The legislative power of the parliament is shared equally with the Council of the European Union.
# european-parliament - Yesterday’s News
WATCH: Irish MEP rips up property tax form in European Parliament
Socialist Paul Murphy said it was a protest against the “complete lack of tax justice” in Ireland.
# european-parliament - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
Coveney makes “major step” for Irish fishermen
The Minister for Agriculture has said that final negotiations on the Common Fisheries Policy are to begin soon.
# european-parliament - Thursday 9 May, 2013
The ‘astronomical’ cost of asking a question in the European Parliament
Marian Harkin has hit back at claims that Irish MEPs spent less time in parliament last year – and asked fewer questions.
# european-parliament - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
EU budget: Following talks, leaders agree to hold more talks
EU leaders agreed to hold further discussions on agreeing a budget for the next seven years as well as plugging a shortfall in this year’s finances following negotiations, chaired by Ireland, in Brussels.
# european-parliament - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
President Higgins: We cannot ignore the suffering of European citizens
In an address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Higgins said citizens placed their trust in elected members and they must act in their best interests.
In full: President Michael D Higgins’ speech to the European Parliament
President Higgins warned of the ‘urgent need for new models of connection between economy, society and policy’.
President Higgins to address European Parliament in Strasbourg
His 11am address, entitled “Towards a European Union of the Citizens”, will be followed by a joint press conference with the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz.
# european-parliament - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Bankers bonuses set to be capped after European approval for limits
MEPs support a move that would limit bonuses to 100 per cent of salary from January of next year.
MEPs ask for next year’s local and European elections to be moved
An influential committee wants the elections two weeks earlier, giving more time for European Commission elections.
# european-parliament - Sunday 14 April, 2013
VIDEO: Scottish scientists turn whiskey waste into fuel
The scientists in Edinburgh use a 100-year-old scientific process to produce biobutanol and adapted it for whiskey.
# european-parliament - Monday 8 April, 2013
MEPs call for removal of asbestos from all public buildings
If passed in parliament, a new report would also see member states required to provide increased protection and training for workers.
# european-parliament - Saturday 6 April, 2013
‘I couldn’t have gone on’ – Nessa Childers on trying to ‘save the Labour party’
The MEP will address a meeting of the Campaign for Labour Policies group in Dublin today which is likely to hear plenty of criticism of the junior coalition party.
# european-parliament - Friday 5 April, 2013
Column: Nessa Childers said what many ordinary Labour members really think about the government
Eamon Gilmore will have one less Christmas card to write now – but if Labour took its MEPs seriously, this may never have happened, writes Nessa Childers’ former parliamentary assistant Ciara Galvin.
# european-parliament - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Varadkar comments on childcare a ‘throwback to the 19th century’
The Transport Minister said earlier this week that women would have to quit their jobs if they earned less than the childcare expenses.
# european-parliament - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
Ballyhea protestors in Brussels to meet MEPs from economics committee
The protestors – who have held weekly marches opposing the bailout – want help getting a meeting with the ECB.
# european-parliament - Saturday 23 March, 2013
Merkel ally admits European authorities underestimated Cyprus ‘mess’
Elmar Brok, the chair of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, has admitted he can foresee a situation where Cyprus could exit the single currency and said that authorities underestimated the current situation there.
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Van Turnhout in discussions with Fine Gael over filling Mitchell’s MEP seat
TheJournal.ie has learned that the senator is in discussions over the possibility of joining Fine Gael and running for the seat being vacated by Gay Mitchell next year.
# european-parliament - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
Agreement reached on CAP reform
European agriculture ministers accepted the package tabled by Ireland’s Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney late last night.
# european-parliament - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Ireland leads deal with European Parliament on new banking watchdog
The deal with the parliament means that MEPs will now get the ability to pick the leaders of the supervisory board.
# european-parliament - Sunday 17 March, 2013
Senators, rebel TD and Dublin Mayor in running for Mitchell’s MEP seat
Former world champion runner Eamonn Coghlan is among the favourites to run for Fine Gael in Dublin in next year’s European elections but there are others in contention…
MEP opposes EU commissioner’s call for elimination of State aid
Fianna Fáil’s Pat the Cope Gallagher said parts of Ireland would not have any industry if it wasn’t for the procurement of State aid.
# european-parliament - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
MEPs shoot down leaders’ proposals for seven-year EU budget
The budget for 2014 to 2020 was comprehensively beaten in a vote by MEPs, whose president Martin Schulz welcomed the vote.
European Parliament approves plan to cut Ireland from 12 MEPs to 11
Members voted by 536 to 111 to reallocate the number of seats to individual countries, to make room for Croatia.
# european-parliament - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Barroso: ‘We can see light at the end of the tunnel’
The President of the European Parliament affirms, however, that MEPs will probably not pass the EU’s draft seven-year Budget.
# european-parliament - Monday 25 February, 2013
James Reilly pledges to tackle smoking problem in Europe
Most MEPs agreed that regluation was needed, though some said they were worried about the fiscal impact and an increase in the illegal cigarette trade.
# european-parliament - Saturday 23 February, 2013
How will constituencies change now that Ireland’s losing an MEP?
Ireland’s representation in the European Parliament will be one person fewer next year. So who’ll get cut?
# european-parliament - Wednesday 20 February, 2013
Irish Presidency secures EU agreement on domestic violence protection order
The agreement will ensure that a civil protection order, such as a barring order for domestic violence, can still be enforced if the victim travels or moves country.
# european-parliament - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
Ireland loses one MEP to make room for Croatia in EU
The Lisbon Treaty limits the size of the European Parliament – and MEPs have backed plans to cut back on Irish MEPs.
# european-parliament - Friday 8 February, 2013
# european-parliament - Tuesday 5 February, 2013
Report shows Ireland facilitated CIA rendition programme
The report indicates that flights involved in the transportation of some high profile detainees are suspected of having refueled at Shannon.
# european-parliament - Sunday 3 February, 2013
Childers calls for Irish PR firms to declare tobacco clients
Childers said clients should be aware of certain Irish PR firms, which she claimed were “representing the tobacco industry and not being open and transparent about it”.
# european-parliament - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
EU delegation to visit Shannon estuary on environmental hazards probe
The fact-finding mission this coming September is a response to complaints in relation to Aughinish Alumina plant and plans for a liquefied natural gas terminal.
# european-parliament - Wednesday 23 January, 2013
Varadkar: Ireland needs to be “wiser” about investment in transport
Ireland is not in a position to invest financially in transport like it was in the past – so it needs to be wiser about how it does invest, says the Minster for Transport.
# european-parliament - Friday 18 January, 2013
UPDATE: Aviation source criticises Ryanair’s baggage policy
The airline said its one bag rule was necessary for safety reasons but has now confirmed that passengers in some airports are allowed a second bag.
Poll: Should the EU introduce common rules for airlines on hand luggage?
Yesterday MEPs called for regulation of hand luggage charges to protect consumers from being exploited by airlines. Do you think the EU should introduce common rules?
MEPs urge Commission to draft rules for carry-on luggage
British MEP Brian Simpson described the add on charges imposed by airlines as “a cancer”.
# european-parliament - Wednesday 16 January, 2013
European Parliament introduces tougher credit rating rules
Parliament voted in favour of the legislation today in a bid to improve the stability of financial markets.
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