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Not just a celebration but a protest – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on people to remember that International Women’s Day is not only a celebration of women and the contribution they make to society, but a protest at the inequality that women face every day. “It is a measure of... Read more

MFF must not be used for militarisation – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said the Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF) must not be used to further the creeping militarisation of the EU. The Ireland South MEP was speaking ahead of a vote in Strasbourg next week on the MFF post 2020. Ms Ní... Read more

Fine Gael pain peddlers must explain themselves – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to meet with those who have had their Versatis patches withdrawn and explain to them why he thinks they deserve to live in pain. The Ireland South MEP was speaking after meeting with members... Read more

DUP and Tories indulging in fantasy politics – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has urged the DUP and Tories to stop indulging in fantasy politics and accept the reality that Special Status for the north remains the only realistic solution to the problems posed by Brexit. The Ireland South MEP was commenting... Read more

Irish reunification a political necessity – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said Irish reunification is now a political necessity. The Ireland South MEP was speaking at the United Ireland conference in Cork at the weekend. Ms Ní Riada, who sits on the EU Budgets Committee, said social, political... Read more

EU rulings meaningless if they don’t apply to all – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has warned the European Commission that its rulings will be meaningless if they are riddled with loopholes. The Ireland South MEP was speaking after it was revealed that Dutch fishing companies have received almost six times... Read more

Government must push for CAP cut derogation – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on the Irish Government to use their influence on the European Council to push for an Irish derogation regarding cuts to CAP. The Ireland South MEP was speaking after meeting with ICSA (Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’... Read more

Government strangling rural Ireland – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has accused the government of strangling funding to rural Ireland. The Ireland South MEP made the comments in the wake of the discovery that just 0.3% of the 2014-2020 LEADER Programme funding has been spent. Ms, Ní Riada,... Read more

Cuireann Liadh Fáilte roimh Rún ar Chearta Mionlaigh

Chuir an Feisire Eorpach de chuid Shinn Féin Liadh Ní Riada fáilte roimh rún cearta mionlaigh a rith Parlaimint na hEorpa. Chaith Liadh Ní Riada vóta ar son an rúin a bhí ós comhair an Choise Achainíocha na Parlaiminte. Cuireann an rún dualgas ar Ballstáit... Read more

Ní Riada raises microplastics with Commissioner Vella

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has raised the issue of microplastics with EU Marine Commissioner Karmenu Vella. Ms Ní Riada, who sits on the EU Fisheries Committee, has also called for greater legislation to protect our oceans from microplastics. The... Read more

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