Author: Rachel

Speaking in response to the decision of the Planning Appeal Commission (PAC) in the North to grant planning permission for the construction of a pylon-supported North South Interconnector project, Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy said that it doesn’t change the

Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has strongly criticised the excuses of Government Departments for facing Irish citizens returnming from abroad. Speaking following yet more false statements surrounding renewal of drivers’ licences Carthy said: “The same Irish Government that is responsible

MEP Matt Carthy has welcomed recommendations from EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly regarding ECB President Mario Draghi’s links to the G30 bankers’ organisation, of which he is a full member. Other ECB members, including a member of its supervisory board, are

MEP Matt Carthy has urged Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Irish Government to work for fundamental reform of the EU.  Carthy was speaking from Strasbourg, where An Taoiseach addressed the European Parliament. The Sinn Féin MEP said: “The Taoiseach’s speech

Speaking after hearing the outcome of the long awaited second meeting of the Fodder Action Group in Sligo today (Monday), Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy said: “The disappointing outcome is a testament to the Government’s indifference to the now severe

Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy addressed a very well attended public meeting at the Kilmore Hotel, Cavan on 5th January. The meeting entitled Ireland, Brexit and the Border, was also addressed by Cavan/Monaghan TD Caoimghín Ó Caoláin. In the course

Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has called for a full independent public enquiry into the handling by Gardaí, the prosecution services and the courts of the events leading up to and following the death of Shane O’Farrell from Carrickmacross in 2011. His call comes in the wake

A letter received by Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy this week shows the apparent willingness of the European Commission to give away more concessions in EU-Mercosur Free Trade Negotiations. Speaking following receipt of the letter in response to a call

Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has backed Ryanair pilots and cabin crew in their efforts to be properly represented in negotiations with airline management.  Ryanair has, for the first time, agreed to negotiate with trade unions representing pilots and cabin

Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has called on the Government to rectify injustices in Coillte Forestry Farm Partnership Scheme. Matt Carthy said: “Coillte’s forestry farm partnerships are anything but partnerships if the schemes they are enticing farmers into do not