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Credit Unions being failed by our Government – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on the Government to allow Credit Unions to play their part in solving the housing crisis. The Ireland South MEP was speaking after meeting with the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) in the European Parliament... Read more

Food shortage threat “despicable” – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has described a suggestion from a Tory MP that the threat of food shortages in Ireland could be used to force a change to the backstop as “despicable.” The Ireland South MEP was reacting to comments from Tory MP Priti Patel... Read more

Neutrality can be bulwark against militarisation – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has urged Fine Gael and Fianna Fail to halt their attempts to chip away at Irish neutrality. The Ireland South MEP was speaking from Brussels as the European Defence Agency held its annual conference in the city. The event,... Read more

Lyme Disease centre a positive step – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has welcomed the opening of Ireland’s first dedicated Lyme Disease resource centre. The Ireland South MEP was speaking at the launch of the Lyme Resource Centre, which will be housed at the Mater Hospital/UCD Catherine McCauley... Read more

Ní Riada to introduce legislation against super trawlers

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada is to bring forward legislation to the European Parliament aimed at halting the illegal activities of super trawlers. The Ireland South MEP, who sits on the EU Fisheries Committee, said she wanted to see super trawlers banned... Read more

Government must regulate vulture funds properly – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on the Government to introduce proper and robust legislation that would guarantee the rights of family farms and businesses being sold off to vulture funds. The Ireland South MEP was speaking as she attended a... Read more

Government failure means Irish boats cant fish in Irish waters – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has launched a scathing attack on the Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil coalition over their repeated failure to even ask for a Bluefin Tuna quota for Irish fishermen. The Ireland South MEP was speaking following the International Commission... Read more

Ní Riada wins support for Irish coastal communities in Europe

Sinn Féín MEP Liadh Ní Riada has welcomed the approval of a series of amendments she proposed to the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). The Ireland South MEP, who is acting as a negotiator and rapporteur on the EMFF, proposed a series of amendments... Read more

Government must act to protect Irish waters – Ní Riada

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has warned of the devastating consequences a no deal Brexit could have for the Irish fishing industry. The Ireland South MEP, who sits on the EU Fisheries Committee, said the Irish Government had a duty to use their influence... Read more

Government must act to slow plastic disaster – Ní Riada

Liadh Ní Riada and her Sinn Féin colleague Lynn Boylan have welcomed the European Parliament´s successful vote today on passing the EU Strategy on plastics. Both have been working with environmental NGOs and scientists in playing a front role in raising... Read more

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