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Unemployment blackspots expose Fine Gael

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said new Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar must address the party’s Dublin-centric view of the country. The Ireland-South MEP was speaking after census figures revealed that there are 79 employment blackspots across the state... Read more

EU deal could deliver for artists

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has welcomed aspects of an EU directive that could force sites like Youtube to more fairly remunerate artists. The Ireland South MEP said the European Copyright Directive, which is still in the negotiating stage, has the... Read more

Poolbeg incident will worry Mungret residents

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said concerns in Limerick, Clare and Tipperary around the safety of the proposed incinerator at the Irish Cement plant in Mungret will not have been helped by today’s incident in Dublin. Speaking after 11 people were... Read more

Liadh welcomes Sign Language victory

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has welcomed the inclusion of her amendment on Sign Language translation in the EU 2018 budget. The Ireland South MEP submitted the amendment through her role on the Culture and Education Committee. The passing of the amendment... Read more

A victory against fracking is a victory for everybody

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has welcomed the Dáil decision to ban onshore fracking. The Ireland south MEP, whose constituency includes county Clare which was one of the areas targeted as a possible fracking site, said the decision was a victory for... Read more

Free Public Wifi another step closer to reality

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has welcomed the progression of the WiFi4EU project she is leading. The Ireland South MEP was speaking as political agreement was reached between the European Parliament, Council and Commission on the initiative which will... Read more

Banks refusing to learn from mistakes of the past

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said that banks here are still refusing to learn from the mistakes of the past. The Ireland South MEP was speaking after Bank of Ireland was handed a €3m fine for failing to adequately adhere to regulations introduced... Read more

Minister must explain LEADER changes

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on Rural Affairs Minister Heather Humphreys to explain why the LEADER funding process has become needlessly complicated. The Ireland South MEP said changes to the way the European rural development fund was delivered... Read more

Industries must unite to fight Brexit

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada is urging Irish industries affected by Brexit to speak with a united voice. The Ireland South MEP made the comments following a meeting in Strasbourg with European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan... Read more

Cultural change needed around Travellers’ Rights

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said that Ireland needs a cultural change of attitude towards Travellers and Travellers’ Rights. The Ireland South MEP was speaking at the launch of the Travellers of North Cork (TNC) Accommodation Rights Charter in UCC... Read more

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