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‘Irish Government fails to apply for EU Transport Revision despite PfG commitment’ – Matt Carthy MEP   Sinn Féin MEP, Matt Carthy, has accused the government of breaking its commitment to address the transport shortfalls in rural Ireland including through

Carthy welcomes adoption of Medicated Feed Regulation   Sinn Féin MEP, Matt Carthy, has welcomed the recent adoption by the European Parliament’s Agriculture & Rural Development Committee of a new regulation on medicated feed.   Carthy commented this week:  

Matt Carthy MEP seeks explanations on Castleblayney Mart Closure Local MEP Matt Carthy is seeking answers from the Minister for Justice regarding details of events leading to the closure of Castleblayney Mart.  Carthy who met with regional representatives of the IFA recently said he was concerned by reports that Castleblayney

Matt Carthy welcomes reported collapse of EU-Mercosur trade deal   The Sinn Fein MEP for the Midlands North West, Matt Carthy, has welcomed reports that the EU Mercosur trade deal has collapsed.  Carthy called on the Irish government to immediately

Carthy Appointed EP Negotiator on Brexit Trade File   Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West, Matt Carthy, has been appointed as lead Rapporteur for a key Brexit file in the European Parliament’s Agriculture and Rural Development Committee.  

It’s time to rein in the Big Four – Matt Carthy MEP   Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has commented on a new report published by the Corporate Europe Observatory today, Tuesday. Carthy is a member of the European Parliament’s special

Carthy negotiates strong AGRI response to EU trade deals   Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West, Matt Carthy, has welcomed the stronger than previously approach to Mercosur negotiations by the European Parliament’s Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) Committee.

Matt Carthy MEP: Ombudsman confirms finding of ECB maladministration   Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has condemned the European Central Bank’s failure to comply with the recommendations made by EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly’s regarding ECB President Mario Draghi’s membership of

‘One-size-fits-all EU approach proves difficult to achieve for Haulage sector’ – Matt Carthy MEP   Sinn Féin MEP, Matt Carthy, has confirmed said that he and his party’s other MEPs today (Wednesday) supported amendments to the ‘Mobility Package’ that would

“Collection of Farm Statistics only worthwhile if acted upon” – Matt Carthy MEP   Sinn Féin MEP, Matt Carthy, has said that the collection of Farm Statistics must be used to identify and respond effectively to problems exposed in the