Former MEP for Midlands North West
Former MEP for Midlands North West

News

March 13, 2024

Statement on EU Mica Report

Over the past number of years, I have actively engaged with the homeowners affected by...
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January 18, 2024

Port Investment Could Generate Billions for Irish Economy

Fine Gael’s Colm Markey has said that investing in Irish ports can help reduce emissions,...
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December 12, 2023

MEP backs call for EU rules on smartphone addiction

An Irish MEP has backed calls for new EU rules to tackle smartphone addiction. It...
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December 5, 2023

MEP calls for UK to rejoin Erasmus

Fine Gael’s Colm Markey has called for the United Kingdom to rejoin the EU’s Erasmus...
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October 6, 2023

Call for Cross-Departmental Strategy to Prepare for Ireland’s Joint Hosting of Euro 2028

Call for Cross-Departmental Strategy to Prepare for Ireland’s Joint Hosting of Euro 2028 – MEP...
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August 28, 2023

Delay to allocation of extra MEP seat branded ‘ridiculous’

Fine Gael’s Colm Markey has criticised the decision of the Electoral Commission not to include...
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August 23, 2023

Offshore wind delays contributing to high energy bills

Fine Gael’s Colm Markey has warned that electricity bills will remain high unless Ireland speeds...
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August 10, 2023

MEP Calls for the Introduction of a Culture and Media Card to be gifted to young people on their 18th birthday as Part of Budget 2024

  MEP Calls for the Introduction of a Culture and Media Card to be gifted...
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August 4, 2023

MEP Colm Markey Invites Taoiseach to meet with Traders, Local Businesses, and Community Organisations in Louth

    MEP Colm Markey Invites Taoiseach to meet with Traders, Local Businesses, and Community...
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August 3, 2023

MEP welcomes EU Call for Young HGV Drivers

   MEP welcomes EU Call for Young HGV Drivers 3rd August 2023 EU plans to...
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August 2, 2023

‘Hands off our fish’ – MEP issues warning to Nordic countries

  ‘Hands off our fish’ – MEP issues warning to Nordic countries 2nd August 2023...
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July 31, 2023

MEP encourages applications for €47m funding under PEACEPLUS Youth Programme

  MEP encourages applications for €47m funding under PEACEPLUS Youth Programme Deadline for Cross-Border Youth...
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April 4, 2023

Job Opportunity

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March 15, 2023

Discover EU!

  Applications for DiscoverEU are open until March 29th 2023. Click here for more information.
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March 5, 2023

MEP calls on Oireachtas to ban TikTok from staff phones

Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey has urged the Oireachtas to follow the example set by...
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February 1, 2023

We’re hiring!

Are you a highly motivated student or graduate with an interest in European affairs? Would...
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January 18, 2023

EU rules will protect kids from video game addiction

Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey has said that new EU rules being voted on in...
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October 24, 2022

Retrofitting: All the questions? All the answers!

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October 19, 2022

MEP backs electric car-charging stations every 60km

Fine Gael’s Colm Markey has welcomed the European Parliament’s call for the rollout of car...
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October 11, 2022

35,000 free interrail passes up for grabs

Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey has encouraged young people to apply for free EU rail...
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