MEP Deirdre Clune and her Fine Gael colleagues in the European Parliament have warmly congratulated Women’s Aid on winning the European Citizen’s Prize 2021, following a nomination by the MEPs for the charity’s “Too Into ...
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CLEANER BEACHES AND SEAS IN THE FUTURE AS SINGLE USE PLASTIC ITEMS BANNED IN IRELAND
Plastic straws, cotton bud sticks and plastic cutlery banned as part of EU Directive Irish beaches and seas can expect to become cleaner as single use plastic items are banned in Ireland. There are also new re ...
ZENITH ENERGY AND EI-H2 ANNOUNCE JOINT VENTURE FOR GREEN ENERGY FACILITY AT BANTRY BAY
Zenith Energy and EI-H2 have announced plans for a joint venture to develop a 3.2 gigawatt (GW) green energy facility at Bantry Bay to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia. The project will involve the engagement of ...
IMPROVED HEALTH PROTECTION FOR EU CITIZENS WITH ENHANCED ROLE FOR ECDC
The Environment and Public Health Committee of the European Parliament has proposed to boost the mandate of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). This is in direct response to the pandem ...
PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR EU CYBER EMERGENCY GROUP
The European Commission has announced plans to build a new Joint Cyber Unit to help combat the growing number of serious cyber incidents. A joint approach to this growing problem is required, according to Irelan ...
MEPs vote for new Climate Law calling on all citizens to “Play their Part” Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune – we must ‘step up’ and ensure everyone takes responsibility
All Member States, including Ireland must “step up” and work towards new climate targets set by the EU. The European Parliament has today voted to adopt the new EU Climate Law. They are calling for ambitious 203 ...
European Parliament approves new procedures for vaccines against Covid-19 variants
Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune said that we must ensure that we have better regulatory approval procedures in place to allow for COVID-19 vaccines that are adapted to new variants. MEP Clune said by adopting qu ...
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