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August 30, 2022

EU price cap needed to address soaring energy bills

A European Union-wide cap on electricity prices and major reform of the EU’s electricity market...

July 25, 2022

Science and solutions lacking in emissions debate

Fine Gael’s Colm Markey has criticised the recent debate around carbon emissions for being too...

July 20, 2022

EU gas plan should be a wake-up call for Ireland

Ireland’s reliance on gas from UK pipelines leaves us exposed this winter according to Fine...

July 18, 2022

Older people should have free access to smart technology

Grant schemes for older people should be modified to include access to assistive technology according...

July 12, 2022

Cyber security could be new peacekeeping role for Irish Defence Forces

Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey has said Ireland could play a leading EU role in...

July 7, 2022

EU’s door open to next British Prime Minister

The resignation of Boris Johnson as British Prime Minister should mark the start of a...

July 4, 2022

EU advice clears the way for Lough Funshinagh de-designation

MEP Colm Markey has called on Minister for State Malcolm Noonan to stop hiding behind...

June 25, 2022

Rural Ireland being left behind by Dublin-centric transport policies

Rural Ireland is being left behind by a Dublin-centric approach taken by successive Transport Ministers...

June 13, 2022

Markey slams ‘reckless’ UK move on Protocol

The UK Government’s ‘reckless’ plan to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol breaches international...

June 1, 2022

An Bord Pleanála ‘not fit for purpose’

The massive opportunity for offshore renewable projects in Ireland could be lost due to delays...

May 31, 2022

No Céad Míle Fáilte for tourists to Ireland this summer’

Ireland’s status as a favourable tourist destination could be derailed by a range of issues...

May 30, 2022

Putin’s war chest continues to grow due to EU inaction

Fine Gael’s Colm Markey has called on EU leaders to stop dragging their feet and...

May 30, 2022

‘Pointless’ EU wide rail traffic system could cost Ireland €200m

Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey has slammed a proposal for Ireland to sign up to...

May 24, 2022

Markey welcomes EU cash to revive Irish potato sector

Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey has welcomed Cabinet approval of a new scheme to revive...

April 11, 2022

Spring Newsletter

April 5, 2022

EU emissions proposal ‘a bureaucratic nightmare for farmers’

The European Commission’s proposal to update the Industrial Emissions Directive is a bureaucratic nightmare for...

March 24, 2022

Europe is at your feet. Take the first step…. With DiscoverEU!

Europe is at your feet. Take the first step…. With DiscoverEU! What is DiscoverEU? DiscoverEU...

March 23, 2022

€500m EU package for farmers ‘not enough’

The European Commission’s €500 million support package for farmers is not enough to tackle the...

March 11, 2022

Ukraine: What you can do to help

The European Union (EU) has put in place a Temporary Protection Directive to allow Ukrainian citizens and...

February 22, 2022

Intern required for the office of Colm Markey MEP

Are you a highly motivated student or graduate with an interest in European affairs? Would...

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