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Best wishes to Brian Crowley

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has sent her best wishes to fellow MEP Brian Crowley. “Brian has been a dedicated public servant, in spite of his illness, for years,” she said. “He has struggled more than most to provide vital services to the people of... Read more

Brexiteer delusion is staggering – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said Brexiteers are deluded if they think there is another deal on offer. The Ireland South MEP was speaking following a crushing defeat for Theresa May’s Brexit deal in the English parliament. “All morning long in response... Read more

‘Gay purge’ in Chechnya must be challenged

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has written to European Parliament President Antoni Tajani regarding reports of a resurgence of attacks and abductions of LGBT+ people in Chechnya. The Ireland South MEP said she has asked President Tajani to highlight the... Read more

Reunification? That would be an economical matter (Weekly Blog)

Last week I had the pleasure of heading to the former TV3 studio, now branded Virgin Media One, for a late debate on the Tonight Show with Matt Cooper and Ivan Yates. It was the show’s first episode back after the Christmas break and they made no bones... Read more

Brexit threatens future of Irish fisheries – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said it is vital the British and Irish Governments provide clarity to fishermen on what will happen in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The Ireland South MEP, was speaking after meeting with local fishermen and their organisations... Read more

Turbines must have community consultation – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said her party will work at all levels of government to help communities in Kerry fight the placement of wind turbines beside their homes. The Ireland South MEP was speaking after she joined TD Martin Ferris and local... Read more

Weekly Blog – No country for old men

I’m sure I’m not the only one that was sickened by the scenes we saw in Roscommon over the past week. Sickened by the sight of pensioners being dragged from their homes and beaten in their front garden by jumped up thugs working at the behest of a bank. Sickened... Read more

Lack of environmental vision “hallmark of government” – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said it is deeply worrying that Ireland has again been ranked as the worst country in Europe on the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI). The Ireland South MEP was speaking as the index revealed Ireland was the lowest... Read more

Cork factory must take heed of local concerns – Ní Riada

Sinn Féín MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called for an independent environmental report to be commissioned on a plastics factory in West Cork. The Ireland South MEP was speaking after An Bord Pleanala approved planning permission for a plastics factory near... Read more

Farm income drop “depressingly predictable” – Ní Riada

MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said the huge drop in farm incomes this year was the depressingly predictable result of Government indifference and inaction. The Ireland South MEP was responding to a report from Teagasc which revealed farm incomes were down between... Read more

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