News/Nuacht

INTERREG Funding for the South East must be protected in the wake of Brexit

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said that the European INTERREG fund must be protected in the wake of Brexit. Liadh Ní Riada made the comments during a visit to IT Carlow, where she led a fact-finding delegation of MEPs from the European Parliament... Read more

Ní Riada launches Brexit discussion pages

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on all political parties, community groups, businesses and statutory bodies across Ireland South to work together to help negate the effects of Brexit on local communities. The Ireland South MEP was speaking as... Read more

Government must prioritise delivery of Cork – Limerick motorway in Capital Plan

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said that Government must prioritise delivery of the proposed M20 motorway linking Cork with Limerick in the soon to be published National Development Capital Plan. Liadh Ní Riada made the comments following a meeting... Read more

Students are not just a commodity – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on the Irish Government to stop treating students as a mere commodity and ensure they have more access to funding and support. The Ireland South MEP was speaking at a hearing on the EU’s Youth Strategy in the Culture... Read more

Ní Riada calls for action on Lyme’s Disease

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on the Irish Government to address the rising issue of Lyme’s disease in Ireland. The Ireland South MEP was speaking after meeting with members of the Lyme’s disease support group, Lyme’s International Association,... Read more

Government must legislate for renewable infrastructure – Ní Riada

Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ní Riada has met with community groups in Cork to discuss their concerns around plans for the erection of solar panels in the area. The Ireland South MEP said that while the development of renewable energy was a crucial priority for... Read more

Ní Riada welcomes minority rights resolution

Sinn Féín MEP Liadh Ní Riada has welcomed the passing of a minority rights resolution in the European Union. The Ireland South MEP was among those who voted in favour of the resolution before the EU Petitions Committee today which will now go to Plenary... Read more

Only a public banking system can end culture of greed – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has reiterated her call for the introduction of a public banking system in Ireland. The Ireland South MEP, who helped launch the Public Banking Forum of Ireland’s proposal document on an Alternative Banking Force last year,... Read more

Ruling against fishermen penalty points a step in right direction – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has welcomed the decision by the Supreme Court to uphold a High Court ruling quashing a penalty points system that criminalised fishermen. The Ireland South MEP said the onus was now on the Government to develop a fair system... Read more

Ní Riada lays out fisheries position to EU Commissioner

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada held a bilateral meeting with European Commissioner for Fisheries, Karmenu Vella, in the European Parliament this week. The Ireland South MEP met with Mr Vella to discuss the current state and future for Irish fisheries,... Read more